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OnlineJobs.ph review: the $69/month alternative to agency fees

The oldest and largest job board for Filipino remote talent. You do the screening an agency would charge thousands for — the platform's job is to give you the candidate pool and get out of the way.

Pricing verified directly on their site, July 2026.

What it is

OnlineJobs.ph is a job board, not an agency: employers post roles and search a very large pool of Filipino remote-worker profiles, then message, interview, hire, and pay workers directly. The platform never sits in the middle of the employment relationship — no salary markup, no cut of payments. It has run on this model since 2009, which is precisely why it's the default DIY route in this market.

Pricing (verified)

PlanMonthlyAnnualWhat you get
Free$0$0Browse worker profiles; no contacting
Pro$69$299Contact and hire workers; up to 3 job posts/month, 200 applications per post, instant approval
Premium$99$349Everything in Pro plus AI matching ("tell me who to hire") and worker coaching
Plans as listed on their pricing page. Annual billing shows their advertised savings.

Two terms worth knowing before you subscribe: there are no contracts — their own FAQ is explicit that you can cancel once you've hired and keep using their payment (EasyPay) and time-tracking (TimeProof) tools free afterward. And the price history is unusually candid: they held the price at $49 for eight years before raising it, on the stated logic that a higher price filters out low-quality and scam employers.

The honest trade-off

The subscription is cheap because you are the recruiter. For a first hire, budget 10–20 hours: writing a specific job post, filtering a large applicant pile, interviewing a shortlist, and — the step that actually predicts success — running a small paid trial task before committing. Our step-by-step guide walks the full process. If that time investment isn't realistic, that's exactly the case where an agency fee is worth paying.

Common questions

What does OnlineJobs.ph cost?

Checked July 2026: Pro is $69/month or $299/year; Premium is $99/month or $349/year and adds AI matching and worker coaching. A free account lets you browse profiles before paying. There are no contracts — you can subscribe for the month you're hiring and cancel after, and their EasyPay and TimeProof tools stay free to use post-cancellation.

Is OnlineJobs.ph legit?

Yes — it's the longest-running dedicated job board for Filipino remote workers (operating since 2009) and the standard self-serve route for hiring in the Philippines. You do your own screening and hire directly: the platform never takes a cut of the worker's salary.

OnlineJobs.ph vs. a recruiting agency — which should I use?

Budget math: an agency charges roughly $2,400–$6,000+ per hire and does the screening for you with a guarantee. OnlineJobs.ph costs $69–99/month and you do the screening — typically 10–20 hours for a first hire. If your time is scarce or the role is senior, use an agency. If you're cost-sensitive and hiring a junior-to-mid role, the board wins on math.

OnlineJobs.ph vs. Upwork?

Different models. Upwork is a global freelance marketplace oriented around projects, with platform fees in the flow of payment. OnlineJobs.ph is a direct-employment job board for full-time/part-time Filipino staff — you pay a flat subscription to recruit, then pay the worker directly with no ongoing platform cut, which suits long-term hires.

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