Questions people ask about Wellfound
Does Wellfound cost job seekers anything?
No. The core service is complimentary, and the pricing page says $0 forever. Wellfound publishes no price for its paid career services, such as resume and LinkedIn revisions, so ask for one in writing before you agree. [1] [2] [15]
Can employers post jobs for free?
Yes. The pricing page says $0 forever with unlimited listings. A listing with no salary range gets limited distribution unless you promote it, and promoted jobs are a paid, budget-based option. [2] [3]
How much does Recruit Pro cost, and does it renew?
It costs $499 per seat a month, billed upfront each month. It renews automatically unless an Admin cancels, and two seats cost $11,976 a year. [4] [5]
How much does Reach cost?
It starts at $135 a seat a month on the pricing page read on 2 November 2026. Its free MCP access ended on 1 October 2026, and no later price was published. [2] [6]
Can I withdraw a job application?
No. Once sent, an application stays on file. If the company takes no action it expires after two weeks, and you can still edit your profile and résumé. [7] [8]
How many applications can I send?
Each candidate has a cap on active applications, but Wellfound doesn't publish the number. At the cap you get a warning and must wait for applications to expire. [9]
Will the company know I applied, and did they read it?
The company receives your full profile, but you get no read receipt. Check the Applied tab; a Matches entry appears when interest is mutual. [10] [11]
Why was my account restricted, and what can I do?
Wellfound's General Terms let it suspend or end access without notice, and reviewers describe restrictions with no stated reason. Some were lifted after support contact, so write to support with dates and keep copies of your records. [12] [18]
Can I get a refund on a paid plan?
It depends on which terms apply. The 2020 General Terms allow a request within seven days of payment, while the 2019 Jobs Terms and 2021 Source Terms call subscription fees non-refundable. Ask in writing before you pay. [12] [13]
Do candidates hear back after applying?
Not reliably. Many Trustpilot reviewers describe no reply or no useful interview, and several describe an interview, internship or hire. Those reviewers chose to post, and Wellfound publishes no reply time. [16] [17]
What does the privacy policy say about my data?
Your profile is publicly viewable, and data can go to advertisers and ad networks. Deletion requests go by email or toll-free phone, with a one-month response target, and some data may be kept after deactivation. [14]