Craigslist review

Craigslist is on this list for one reason: cost. A job post in the US costs a flat $10 to $75 depending on the area, and short gigs cost $3 to $10, with no bidding, daily budget or subscription involved. For a local business filling a delivery driver, cleaner or warehouse role in one city, a cheap flat-fee ad in the local jobs section is often enough. High-volume posters can open a paid posting account for extra payment options. That is close to the whole feature set, which is why Craigslist scores lowest on features. There are no screening questions, no candidate matching, no applicant dashboard and no distribution to other job sites, so applications arrive by email and you sort them yourself. Fees also vary by city, so the price in a large metro can be several times the price in a small town. Treat it as a cheap local supplement to Indeed, not a replacement.

Who it is for

Local businesses hiring for hourly, trade and part-time roles in one city on the smallest budget.

Price

Job posts $10 to $75 each in the US, depending on area; gigs $3 to $10.

Job categories in US and parts of CA —$10-75 (fee varies by area)
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Flat fee per job post set by city
• Separate gigs category priced at $3 to $10
• Posts organized by local area
• Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted
• Paid posting accounts for high-volume posters

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest flat price per post on this list
• Strength: No budgets, bidding or subscriptions
• Strength: Strong fit for local, hands-on roles
• Weakness: No screening tools, matching or applicant tracking
• Weakness: Fee depends on area and reaches $75 in some cities
• Weakness: Reach is local only, with no distribution to other sites

Key facts

• Job post fee: $10 to $75, varies by area
• Gigs fee: $3 to $10
• Payment: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
• High-volume option: Paid posting accounts

Where it ranks

Craigslist is No. 9 in our Best Job Posting Sites for Employers verdict.