Head to head

Indeed vs Remotive

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Indeed

PPC / subscription Free tier

The default job board for both free and sponsored listings. You set a budget and pay when candidates engage.

Where Indeed fits

  • Almost every employer buying application volume
  • Teams that already live on sponsored jobs
  • Employers who want organic and paid on one board
  • Small businesses posting without an ATS

Remotive

$299/mo

Remotive is a remote-first tech job board. A Basic listing is $299/mo. Plus is $398/mo and Premium is $448/mo. Candidates browse free.

Where Remotive fits

  • Startups posting one worldwide remote tech role at $299/mo Basic
  • Hiring teams that will pay $398 Plus for highlight, logo, and extra social shares
  • Companies that want the 200 Apply-click guarantee or a free extra month
  • Remote IT employers who already send candidates into an ATS or inbox

At a glance

DetailIndeedRemotive
Starting pricePPC / subscription$299/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underJob boardsJob boards
Capterra4.5 from 7,613 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

Indeed

Stands out: The board candidates actually open, with MCP and an API on top.

Watch out: Pay-per-click spend can outrun a small budget quickly, and it is not your ATS.

Not the right fit for

  • Anyone treating Indeed as their system of record
  • Executive search

Remotive

Stands out: Every paid listing is promised 200-plus Apply clicks or a free extra month. Posts syndicate to remotive.com, Slack, the daily digest, social, and Google's job network.

Watch out: Listings auto-renew every 30 days. This is per job, not unlimited employer seats. Volume bundles for 5-plus jobs are emailed, not printed.

Not the right fit for

  • On-site or hybrid roles that are not worldwide remote
  • High-volume employers that need a flat unlimited-post subscription

Pros and cons

Indeed

  • The default candidate destination
  • MCP and API available
  • Free listings plus a sponsored budget
  • Not an ATS
  • Click costs can escalate fast
  • Quality varies with spend

Remotive

  • Printed Basic $299, Plus $398, and Premium $448 per listing per month
  • 200-plus Apply-click guarantee or a free extra month
  • Google Jobs, Slack, and daily-digest distribution included on Basic
  • Per-listing $299/mo, not an unlimited employer seat
  • Auto-renews every 30 days unless you cancel
  • 5-plus job discounts are quote-by-email, not a public pack

What each one costs

Indeed

PPC / subscription

PPC / subscription. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Remotive

$299/mo

Basic is $299/mo per listing. Plus is $398/mo (highlight and logo). Premium is $448/mo (adds a 7-day homepage pin). Listings auto-renew every 30 days. The vendor guarantees 200-plus Apply clicks or a free extra month. Bundles of 5-plus jobs are quoted by email. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Indeed or Remotive for free?
Indeed carries a free tier on our listing.
Does Indeed or Remotive have an MCP server?
Indeed ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?