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Wellfound alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Wellfound alternative is JOIN (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Indeed (2.4 GPA).
Wellfound compared with 4 alternatives: Indeed, JOIN, Betterteam and Workable.
Wellfound has a free plan. Paid plans start at $135 per seat / month for Reach Starter; job posts are free. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WellfoundThis tool | Free plan · from $135/mo | Yes | Web |
| Indeed | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| JOIN | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Betterteam | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Workable | Free trial · from $299/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Wellfound starts at $135 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Workable scores higher without starting lower. JOIN and Betterteam start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Wellfound
Indeed
Job search site with free and sponsored job posts for employers
- Indeed does not cover AI agents, which Wellfound does.
Suits: Employers who want to reach candidates on a large job search site
JOIN
Multiposting and applicant management priced per open job
- JOIN starts at $17 per job / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- JOIN has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Wellfound.
- JOIN does not cover AI agents, which Wellfound does.
Suits: Small teams with a handful of open roles at a time
Betterteam
Job posting to many boards, priced by active jobs
- Betterteam starts at $39 per month for 1 active job.
- Betterteam has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Wellfound.
- Betterteam does not cover AI agents, which Wellfound does.
Suits: Small businesses filling a few roles at once
Workable
Applicant tracking and HR software priced by company size
- Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly).
- Workable has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Wellfound.
- Workable also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Workable also covers skills tests, employee records and time off.
Suits: Small and mid-sized companies that post many jobs to many boards
Limits worth knowing in Wellfound
- Reach plans are per seat: $135 or $199 a month, and Scale is sold through sales only.
- Autopilot adds a 10% placement fee on top of $500 a month per open role.
- Promoted Job Ads start at $200 per ad on top of the free listing.
- The Reach free plan stops at 20 contact reveals a month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Wellfound?
The alternatives to Wellfound in this directory are Indeed, JOIN, Betterteam and Workable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Wellfound.
Is there a free alternative to Wellfound?
Yes. Indeed has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Wellfound alternatives work on Android?
The Wellfound listing does not include an Android app. Workable lists one.
Which Wellfound alternatives work on iOS?
The Wellfound listing does not include an iOS app. Workable lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.