Monster
Legacy board, still bought in packages.
From $8/day
Bottom line
Long-established job board with a resume database. Promoted jobs from $8 a day.
Stands out for: A resume database alongside jobs in a familiar package.
Watch out for: Resume Search needs Monster+ Pro at $299 a month, and it is frequently bundled with CareerBuilder.
Overview
Monster is a long-established job board with a resume database, still bought as a package rather than a self-serve post. It is a supply channel, not a tracker.
Teams stay with it when the package is already signed and the database is part of the routine. Promoted jobs start at $8 a day, Monster+ Pro is $299 a month, and there is no API or MCP.
Who it's for
Best for
- Teams renewing an existing package
- Employers who still search the Monster database
- Buyers in a bundled board contract
- HR teams paying one legacy invoice
Not ideal for
- Startups buying a niche board
- Sourcing desks working only in LinkedIn
Key features
Resume DB. Searchable resume database for inbound and rediscovery.
Screenshots
Free resume builder
Resume templates
Images: Monster's own website. Select an image to see it full size.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Monster+ Standard | From $8/day | Pay-as-you-go promoted jobs, pay per click |
| Monster+ Pro | $299/mo | Or $2,990/yr prepaid; adds Resume Search, unlimited users |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Custom hiring packages |
Monster+ Standard promoted jobs start at $8/day, pay-as-you-go, paying only when candidates click. Monster+ Pro is $299/month, or $2,990/year prepaid, and adds Resume Search and unlimited users. Enterprise is sales-quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Monster expensive?
Monster starts at $8/day. 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
- Resume database included
- Works with the major trackers
- Familiar package motion
Cons
- Resume Search needs the $299 a month Pro plan
- No API or MCP
- Often bundled with CareerBuilder
Integrations
Jobvite Workable CATS Eploy
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How Monster compares
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| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | – | $8/day | – | – | |
| | ✓ | PPC / subscription | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | Free trial, then paid plans | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $399/job slot | – | ✓ | Compare |
PPC / subscription Free tier MCP API
Default demand if you are leaving the incumbent.
Free trial, then paid plans MCP API
One-post distribution for a more modern buy.
$399/job slot API
Tech resume database if the roles are technical.
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