Himalayas
Free remote job board for employers, with a searchable talent directory and a $299 pinned post upgrade.
From $299/job Free tier API
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Bottom line
Himalayas is a remote-only job board where employers post jobs, search talent and message candidates for free. The only spend is optional: $299 to pin a job post to the top of search for 30 days. It fits startups and remote-first teams that want a no-cost channel for remote roles.
Stands out for: Posting, company profiles and unlimited candidate messaging are all free, which is uncommon for a board of this size. Employers can search a directory of 200,000+ job seekers rather than waiting for applicants. An MCP server lets you post jobs and run candidate searches from Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or Cursor.
Watch out for: Every job is reviewed before it goes live, and listings expire after 30 days. It only covers remote roles, so it will not help with onsite or hybrid hiring. No ATS integrations are named in the employer docs, so applicants may need manual handling.
Overview
Himalayas is a remote job board founded in 2020 by Jack Walsh, Abi Tunggal and Jordan Hughes.
Employers post jobs, build company profiles and message candidates for free; listings last 30 days after a brief review.
The paid upgrade on the pricing page is a $299 Pinned Job Post, which adds top placement in search, a highlighted border and badge, and direct founder support for 30 days.
The site lists 100,000+ remote jobs across 25,000+ company profiles and a talent directory of 200,000+ job seekers.
A public remote jobs API and an MCP server let employers manage jobs and candidates through AI tools.
Who it's for
Best for
- Remote-first startups on a tight budget
- Teams hiring remote engineers worldwide
- Employers who want to source, not just post
- Recruiters working from AI assistants
Not ideal for
- Onsite or hybrid roles
- Teams needing ATS sync out of the box
- Employers wanting guaranteed applicant volume
Key features
Free remote job posts. Post as many remote jobs as you like at no cost; each stays live for 30 days after review.
Talent directory search. Search 200,000+ job seeker profiles by keyword and location.
Free candidate messaging. Verified employers can message candidates directly with no message limits.
$299 pinned posts. Pin a listing to the top of search results for 30 days; Himalayas says pinned posts get up to 20x more applications.
Jobs API and MCP server. Post jobs, search talent and message candidates from Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor and other AI tools.
AI features
| What the AI does | Plan |
|---|---|
| MCP server to post jobs, search candidates and message them from AI assistants | Free |
| Job description generator and interview question generator | Free |
Only features named in the vendor's own documentation. Anything sold separately is marked as an add-on.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Company Profile | Free | Unlimited job posts, 30 days, standard listing |
| Pinned Job Post | $299/job | Top placement in search for 30 days, highlighted |
The Company Profile plan is free: post unlimited jobs, showcase your company, add team members and message talent, with each listing live for 30 days in a standard placement. The paid upgrade is a Pinned Job Post at $299 per job, which adds top placement in search, a highlighted border and badge, and direct founder support for 30 days. The pricing page no longer lists a newsletter feature. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Himalayas expensive?
Himalayas starts at $299/job. We list 95 job boards tools in total. 24 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $249 a month.
- 21 quote-based
- 24 free tier
- 54 public price
Worked out automatically from every job boards listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Posting and messaging are free
- Searchable talent directory of 200,000+ profiles
- Jobs API and MCP server for AI-driven hiring
Cons
- Remote roles only
- Listings expire after 30 days
- No named ATS integrations
Integrations
Claude ChatGPT Gemini Cursor Windsurf VS Code Microsoft Copilot Studio
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