7.7
Tested Aug 20, 2026 by Team RankingRight
Wellfound (Free) review 2026
Startup jobs with salary and equity shown on every listing, and founders replying directly — formerly AngelList Talent
PriceFrom $0 · checked Sep 11, 2026
Listings verified real85 %
Results, 3 searches390
Ranked#3 in Best Remote Job Sites of 2026
Is the Wellfound Worth It?
Best for startup jobs. For a developer or marketer who wants to work at a startup, Wellfound's transparency on pay and equity is unmatched and applying is fast. It is a niche board, which limits its coverage score.
Wellfound Pros & Cons
Pros
- Salary and equity range on every listing
- One profile, apply to many; founders and hiring managers respond
- Remote filter is reliable
- Company stage, funding and team size shown
Cons
- Startups only; nothing for the nurse search
- Listing volume swings with the funding market
- Some listings stay up after roles are filled
Wellfound at a Glance
7.7
Editor Score
Listing qualityShare of listings that were real, current and matched the employer's own site; duplicates and scams counted against.
24/30Search & filtersRemote/hybrid, salary, schedule and location filters that actually work; alert precision.
15/20Seeker toolsResume builder, one-click apply, salary data, company reviews, interview prep, application tracking.
14/20CoverageNumber of relevant results for our three searches, and employer breadth.
9/15ValueWhat the seeker pays, and what the paid tier adds.
15/15Reader ratingNo reader ratings yet — not part of the score
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Rubric v1: Listing quality 30 · Search & filters 20 · Seeker tools 20 · Coverage 15 · Value 15. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 11, 2026. How we rank.
Where to buy — prices checked Sep 11, 2026
Wellfound specifications
PriceFree
Free for seekersYes
Remote focusPartly
Listings screenedCompany accounts verified
Salary dataYes — salary and equity ranges required
Company reviewsNo
Job alertsYes
Owned byWellfound (spun out of AngelList)
Why it scored 7.7
For a developer or marketer who wants to work at a startup, Wellfound's transparency on pay and equity is unmatched and applying is fast. It is a niche board, which limits its coverage score.
Where it loses
Coverage — startups only.
Still the right pick for
Tech and product people who want startup roles.
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