JobPostings API vs Indeed/LinkedIn Scrapers · JSearch
9.9M+ vs Blocked
verified direct-employer ATS jobs (redistributable).
Scraping LinkedIn or Indeed exposes your application to Cloudflare blocks, expired redirect links, reposted staffing spam, and strict Terms of Service restrictions. JobPostings API indexes 9.9M+ roles directly from employer ATS systems (`redistribution=allowed`) plus 9.9M+ attributed global listings.
Cost per 1,000 structured ATS job records
1 Credit = 1 Returned Job Record. Empty search results (0 matches) cost 0 Credits. Crypto top-ups automatically include +5% Bonus Credits.
Side-by-side comparison.
| Capability | JobPostings API | indeed.com / linkedin.com | JSearch Hub | SerpApi Google Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial redistribution & syndication | 9.9M+ verified redistributable ATS jobs | Prohibited by LinkedIn/Indeed ToS | Aggregator redirect links | Google cache snippets |
| Application URL quality | Direct employer ATS apply URL (link_type=direct) | Expiring tracking redirect | Indirect aggregator link | Google redirect link |
| Full HTML & plain-text job descriptions | 100% complete description_html & description_text | Frequently truncated | Plain text only | Snippet / truncated |
| Optional attributed global job boards | +9.9M attributed listings via include_attributed=true | Single site only | Google Jobs only | Google Jobs only |
Competitor pricing verified from public pricing pages as of November 2026. Actual costs may vary based on plan tier, concurrency add-ons, and overage rates. All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. JobPostings API rates: $0.199 / 1K jobs (Scale), $0.33 / 1K jobs (Pro), $0.76 / 1K jobs (Starter).
Why engineering teams switch from Indeed & LinkedIn Scrapers.
Go Straight to the Employer's ATS Source of Truth
Almost every mid-market and enterprise company publishes roles on Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workday, SmartRecruiters, BambooHR, Personio, or iCIMS before they ever appear on job aggregators.
Direct Apply Links & Zero Redirect Loops
Candidates and AI agents get the canonical employer application URL (e.g., boards.greenhouse.io/stripe/jobs/...) instead of an aggregator login wall.
Switch from Aggregator Scrapers to Direct ATS Search
Fetch direct-employer roles with verified apply URLs:
res = requests.get(
"https://legacy-linkedin-scraper.example.com/jobs",
headers={"X-Scraper-Key": "..."},
params={"keywords": "AI Engineer", "location": "United States"},
)import requests
res = requests.get(
"https://api.jobpostingsapi.com/v1/jobs/search",
headers={"x-api-key": "jp_live_your_api_key"},
params={"q": "AI Engineer", "country": "US", "limit": 25},
)
print(res.json()["data"])Interactive Engineering Workbench · Benchmark vs Indeed & LinkedIn Scrapers
Verify real-time latency, pagination math & JSON schema
Frequently asked questions
- What if I also want job board and government employment listings?
- Pass include_attributed=true on /v1/jobs/search to search across all 19.8M+ active listings (9.9M+ redistributable ATS jobs + 9.9M+ attributed global listings with full attribution metadata).
Test it against Indeed & LinkedIn Scrapers for free.
Every new account receives 500 free Credits immediately — no card required.