Wellfound
Startup jobs, formerly AngelList.
From $135/seat/mo Free tier
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Bottom line
Startup and tech jobs, formerly AngelList. Free job posts, with paid ads from $200.
Stands out for: A free job post on a board early-stage candidates actually browse.
Watch out for: Weak outside early-stage tech, and the paid tiers are a different product from the free post.
Overview
Wellfound is startup and tech jobs, formerly AngelList. Candidates browsing it are already looking at early-stage companies, which is why recruiters keep using it for those roles.
Teams pick it when the audience self-selects for startups. Job posts are free; paid Job Ads start at $200 and higher tiers add candidate reach. There is no API or MCP.
Who it's for
Best for
- Startups hiring technical people
- Teams that still recruit early-stage on Wellfound
- Companies on Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby or Workable
- Recruiters who want a free post before paying
Not ideal for
- Enterprise hourly hiring
- Brand campaigns outside the startup world
Key features
Startups. Startup-friendly packaging and speed.
Tech. Tech-company packaging and integrations.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Job Posts | $0 | Unlimited listings; Job Ads from $200 per ad |
| Reach Starter | $135/seat/mo | 250 contact reveals a month |
| Reach Growth | $199/seat/mo | 1,000 contact reveals, ATS integration |
| Reach Scale | Custom | Unlimited reveals, SSO |
| Autopilot | $500/mo per role | Plus 10% placement fee on hire |
Job posts are free with unlimited listings, and Job Ads for top placement cost from $200 per ad. Wellfound Reach, the AI sourcing product, has a free Explore tier, Starter at $135 per seat a month, Growth at $199 per seat a month and custom Scale pricing. Autopilot, a dedicated recruiter, is $500 a month per open role plus a 10% placement fee on hire. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Wellfound expensive?
Wellfound starts at $135/seat/mo. 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
- Free job posts
- Startup audience is the product
- Connects to the major modern trackers
Cons
- Weak outside early-stage tech
- No API or MCP
- Paid tiers are a separate product
Integrations
Greenhouse Lever Ashby Workable
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How Wellfound compares
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| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | ✓ | $135/seat/mo | – | – | |
| | – | Sales-quoted | – | – | Compare |
| | – | $399/job slot | – | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | Quote-based | – | – | Compare |
| | – | $299/post | – | – | Compare |
Sales-quoted
Tech employer brand if the company is past seed.
$399/job slot API
Tech resume database if you need search rather than a board.
Quote-based
The default graph if Wellfound supply is too thin.
$299/post
Remote-only posts if location is the filter.
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