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Levels.fyi Review: Compensation research before the offer conversation
Levels.fyi organizes compensation information by company, title, and location, and offers ways to explore levels and benefits. Our view: it is most useful for building a grounded offer comparison, not choosing one impressive number to aim at.
The useful takeaway
Use comparable roles to build a range. Separate cash pay from the other parts of compensation.
Pros
- Company, title, and location views help you narrow the comparison.
- Level information and benefits research can add context beyond a job title.
Cons
- A headline compensation figure is not necessarily base salary or take-home pay. Compare the components before using a number in a negotiation.
- A different company, level, location, or reporting date can make an entry a poor comparison for your offer. This is an interpretation limitation, not a promise about what you will earn.
Who should use it?
People researching pay for a specific role or evaluating an offer. The more closely you can match the role and level, the more useful the comparison becomes.
How we would use it
Collect several comparable entries and note their dates and compensation components. Compare them with the actual offer and benefits. Use the result to prepare questions and a reasoned request, rather than presenting one entry as a guaranteed market rate.
Our verdict
Use comparable roles to build a range. Separate cash pay from the other parts of compensation.
Sources and review approach
Reviewed October 1, 2026. This is an editorial assessment of the provider’s published features and information, rather than a hands-on test of a paid account. Practical judgments are our own.
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Jobscan Review: A useful comparison tool, not a hiring prediction
Jobscan compares a resume with a job description and reports a match rate. We would use it to find relevant omissions and formatting concerns, then review every suggested change ourselves.
The useful takeaway
Useful as a second check. Improve clarity and accuracy rather than chasing a perfect score.
Pros
- Comparing against a specific posting can highlight relevant skills or wording your resume does not clearly show.
- Its explanations give you a concrete starting point for editing instead of a vague instruction to “optimize.”
Cons
- A match rate is not an employer’s hiring decision. Jobscan itself warns that over-optimization can lead to keyword stuffing.
- A tool cannot make experience you do not have true. Adding unsupported skills to improve a score weakens the application.
Who should use it?
People who are genuinely qualified for a role but want to check whether the resume makes that fit clear.
How we would use it
Use the exact job description, inspect the suggestions, and add only skills you can substantiate. Keep the finished resume readable to a person. Check current scan limits and plan details before paying for more access.
Our verdict
Useful as a second check. Improve clarity and accuracy rather than chasing a perfect score.
Sources and review approach
Reviewed October 1, 2026. This is an editorial assessment of the provider’s published features and information, rather than a hands-on test of a paid account. Practical judgments are our own.
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Teal Review: Organization first; paid resume features second
Teal combines an application tracker with resume-building tools. We see the organization features as the clearest starting point: one place to keep opportunities, versions, and next actions together.
The useful takeaway
Try the free tools first. Upgrade only if a particular paid feature would solve a problem in your search.
Pros
- Application tracking and resume tools can reduce the need to maintain separate documents and lists.
- A free starting option lets you assess the workflow before considering Teal+.
Cons
- Some advanced resume analysis and matching features are part of paid Teal+. Free access does not mean every feature is included.
- Our practical concern is upkeep: a tracker helps only if you keep application statuses and next steps current.
Who should use it?
People managing several applications or multiple resume versions. If you are applying to only a few roles, a simple spreadsheet may meet the same organizational need.
How we would use it
Add your active applications, record the next action, and keep resume versions clearly named. Before upgrading, check the current feature comparison and renewal terms. Measure whether the tool reduces administrative work, not whether a generated score rises.
Our verdict
Try the free tools first. Upgrade only if a particular paid feature would solve a problem in your search.
Sources and review approach
Reviewed October 1, 2026. This is an editorial assessment of the provider’s published features and information, rather than a hands-on test of a paid account. Practical judgments are our own.
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Remote OK Review: Useful geographic filters, with a busy interface
Remote OK combines remote listings with regional, country, and benefit filters. We would use it when work location and working conditions are important parts of the shortlist.
The useful takeaway
Helpful for narrowing by geography and preferences. Confirm every requirement in the actual posting.
Pros
- Regional and country filters support a more specific search than “remote” alone.
- Benefit tags can help you identify listings to investigate further.
Cons
- The interface contains many tags, links, and promotional elements. Our assessment is that the density can make a quick scan harder.
- A benefit tag or geographic filter is only a starting point; the posting and employer still need to confirm the details.
Who should use it?
People who have a defined job target and want to screen by region or working conditions. Keep another source in your routine if suitable results are sparse.
How we would use it
Set your region first, then add your role or skill. Use benefit filters for genuine priorities, rather than excluding every listing that lacks a tag. Read the complete description and confirm the opening with the employer.
Our verdict
Helpful for narrowing by geography and preferences. Confirm every requirement in the actual posting.
Sources and review approach
Reviewed October 1, 2026. This is an editorial assessment of the provider’s published features and information, rather than a hands-on test of a paid account. Practical judgments are our own.
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Wellfound Review: A strong fit for startup-oriented searches
Wellfound focuses on startup opportunities and presents candidate profiles, employer discovery, and routes to founders and hiring managers. Our take: the startup focus is its main appeal—and the main reason some people should look elsewhere.
The useful takeaway
Put it on your shortlist if you actively want startup work. Look beyond it if your target employers are mostly outside that world.
Pros
- The startup emphasis can help you find employers that match a specific career preference.
- Candidate profiles can show projects and contributions as well as work history.
- Some listings present salary and equity information, giving you more to investigate before an interview.
Cons
- The startup emphasis is a narrower fit if you want public-sector roles or traditional employers.
- Equity alongside salary needs careful evaluation. Do not treat a possible future equity value as dependable take-home pay.
Who should use it?
Candidates interested in startups who can explain the contribution they would make. Ask about the team’s stage, responsibilities, and remote arrangement.
How we would use it
Build a profile around relevant projects and outcomes. Read compensation components separately and confirm permitted work locations. Use interviews to clarify what the role involves and how the team supports new hires.
Our verdict
Put it on your shortlist if you actively want startup work. Look beyond it if your target employers are mostly outside that world.
Sources and review approach
Reviewed October 1, 2026. This is an editorial assessment of the provider’s published features and information, rather than a hands-on test of a paid account. Practical judgments are our own.
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Remote.co Review: A category-based starting point for remote work
Remote.co organizes opportunities across categories such as customer service, administration, accounting, and technology. We see it as a useful place to explore roles beyond a single profession.
The useful takeaway
A helpful discovery source across job categories. Check whether each role is remote or hybrid before going further.
Pros
- Category pages provide starting points for people who know their skills but are exploring possible job titles.
- The site’s focus makes remote and flexible work easier to research together.
Cons
- The provider describes its listings as remote and hybrid. If you need to work entirely from home, that distinction matters.
- A category match does not establish role fit: you still need to check experience, licensing, location, and schedule requirements.
Who should use it?
People exploring a few related job families, including nontechnical work. It is less useful if you treat every listing in a category as an appropriate application.
How we would use it
Choose two categories that overlap with your experience. Compare responsibilities across several postings, then confirm the employer’s requirements. Check the current access and application terms on Remote.co before signing up.
Our verdict
A helpful discovery source across job categories. Check whether each role is remote or hybrid before going further.
Sources and review approach
Reviewed October 1, 2026. This is an editorial assessment of the provider’s published features and information, rather than a hands-on test of a paid account. Practical judgments are our own.
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We Work Remotely Review: A dedicated board, with location details to double-check
We Work Remotely is centered on remote openings. We would use it as a focused source of leads alongside employer career pages, especially when you know the type of work you want.
The useful takeaway
Worth checking for remote roles. Treat the full job description—not a short location badge—as the final eligibility check.
Pros
- A remote-focused board makes it easier to start with the workplace setup you want.
- Listings expose useful details such as role type, category, and location information.
Cons
- Location information can need careful interpretation. In the listings we reviewed, some short badges were broader than the location in the job title. Read the employer’s requirements before assuming worldwide eligibility.
- As a dedicated board, it is one source of opportunities, not a complete view of every employer hiring remotely.
Who should use it?
People who want an additional remote-specific discovery source and are comfortable reading each posting closely.
How we would use it
Pick a relevant role category, check country and time-zone requirements, and confirm the opening on the employer’s career site. Save the strongest matches rather than applying to every listing with a remote label.
Our verdict
Worth checking for remote roles. Treat the full job description—not a short location badge—as the final eligibility check.
Sources and review approach
Reviewed October 1, 2026. This is an editorial assessment of the provider’s published features and information, rather than a hands-on test of a paid account. Practical judgments are our own.
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LinkedIn Review: Job discovery plus professional visibility
LinkedIn combines job search with a professional profile and network. Our view: it earns a place when you use both parts deliberately, rather than relying only on application buttons.
The useful takeaway
Useful for combining role discovery with professional connections. Use the remote filter and verify eligibility separately.
Pros
- LinkedIn documents a remote filter for job searches.
- Its professional network gives you another route to learn about employers and connect with people in your field.
Cons
- It is a general professional platform, so you have to filter for remote work rather than assume the whole search is relevant.
- Our practical concern is attention: browsing profiles and the feed can consume time without moving an application forward.
Who should use it?
People who can describe their target role clearly and show relevant experience on a profile. It can also complement a dedicated remote board.
How we would use it
Search for the work you want, select Remote, and read the location and schedule requirements. Keep your profile consistent with your resume. Give each session a task: find suitable roles, research one employer, or contact a relevant professional.
Our verdict
Useful for combining role discovery with professional connections. Use the remote filter and verify eligibility separately.
Sources and review approach
Reviewed October 1, 2026. This is an editorial assessment of the provider’s published features and information, rather than a hands-on test of a paid account. Practical judgments are our own.
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HiringCafe Review: Detailed filters for a more deliberate search
HiringCafe puts detailed job filters at the center of the search. We like that approach for people who want to narrow opportunities by experience, workplace setup, compensation, and employer characteristics.
The useful takeaway
A useful discovery tool when you know your criteria. Start with a few filters, then refine.
Pros
- Filters cover experience, salary, company characteristics, and more—not just a title and location.
- The interface offers saving, hiding, and marking jobs as applied, which can support an organized search.
Cons
- The filter-rich interface takes more setup than a simple keyword search. Our concern is that stacking too many conditions can hide roles worth reading.
- It includes remote, hybrid, onsite, and field work. You need to set the workplace filter deliberately.
Who should use it?
Job seekers who have specific requirements and want to compare a broad range of roles. If you are still choosing a career direction, begin with wider searches.
How we would use it
Choose a title and permitted location first. Add must-have experience or salary criteria next. Compare the results before and after each filter, then check the employer’s original posting before applying.
Our verdict
A useful discovery tool when you know your criteria. Start with a few filters, then refine.
Sources and review approach
Reviewed October 1, 2026. This is an editorial assessment of the provider’s published features and information, rather than a hands-on test of a paid account. Practical judgments are our own.