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3 tools our write-ups put next to Work at a Startup, with starting price, free tier, MCP and API side by side.
Work at a Startup from Free Free tier
You must be a YC-funded company to post, so it is not an option for most employers. YC publishes no employer pricing page or feature list, so details of the recruiter tools are not public.
What we noted
Not the right fit for
Worth keeping in mind: Every employer on the site is a YC company, and listings show salary and equity ranges alongside the YC batch. Candidates use one profile across hundreds of startups, and founders can reach out to them directly. YC also promotes roles through its own events and expos.
| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Head to head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | ✓Yes | Free | –No | –No | |
| | ✓Yes | Free + paid seats | –No | –No | Head to head |
| | ✓Yes | $1,000/mo | –No | ✓Yes | Head to head |
| | –No | 12%/hire | –No | –No | Head to head |
Free + paid seats Free tier
Why it comes up: Startup job board open to any startup, not just YC portfolio companies.
Stands out: A free job post on a board early-stage candidates actually browse.
Watch out: Weak outside early-stage tech, and the paid tiers are a different product from the free post.
Best for
$1,000/mo Free tier API
Why it comes up: Free job posts for any company plus paid promotion, aimed at senior tech workers comparing pay.
Stands out: The audience arrives already comparing compensation, and Levels.fyi says over half of its 1.5 million monthly visitors are senior in their roles. The free tier lets you post jobs and route applicants to your own ATS at no cost. The Premium plan bundles promoted jobs with access to a talent pool where candidates show verified level and expected pay upfront.
Watch out: Both paid plans were marked closed beta on the pricing page, so availability may be limited. The audience is tech roles, so it is a poor fit for non-technical or hourly hiring. If your pay is below market, candidates on this site will see that quickly.
Best for
Read the Levels.fyi Jobs write-up Work at a Startup vs Levels.fyi Jobs
12%/hire
Why it comes up: Tech job marketplace with warm intros that any hiring team can use, regardless of investor.
Stands out: Warm intros only after both sides confirm interest, at 12% instead of a classic 20-35% fee.
Watch out: Only companies already on TrueUp can apply, and they need a Trajectory Score of 60-plus or venture backing.
Best for
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