Indeed has the largest job database in the world. But their API access is tightly controlled — you must display 'Powered by Indeed' branding, usage is heavily restricted, and you're limited to what Indeed has indexed. CleanJobData takes a different approach: direct from employer career pages, no attribution requirements, and built for developers who want to own their product experience.
| Feature | CleanJobData | Indeed |
|---|---|---|
| Data source | Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workable — direct | Indeed job board only |
| Attribution required | No — your product, your brand | Yes — 'Powered by Indeed' required |
| API format | REST JSON — modern, consistent schema | Mix of XML and JSON — legacy format on older endpoints |
| Salary normalization | Parsed min, max, currency | Varies — many listings have no salary |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly — $97/mo or $297/mo | Usage-based, often enterprise agreements |
| AI/ML usage rights | Permitted under standard terms | Restricted — check Indeed's ToS carefully |
| Company metadata | Logo, headcount, LinkedIn, description | Basic company name |
| Free tier | 50 list + 100 detail req/mo — no card | Limited — access often gated |
| Plan | CleanJobData | Indeed |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 list + 100 detail req/mo — no card | Limited / gated access |
| Starter | $97/mo — 100,000 requests | Usage-based — contact Indeed |
| Pro | $297/mo — 500,000 requests | Enterprise pricing |
Indeed's API makes sense if you're already deeply integrated in their ecosystem or specifically need access to the full Indeed job database. For independent job boards and developer products where you want clean data, no attribution obligations, and predictable pricing, CleanJobData is the more practical choice.
Indeed's business model depends on traffic to their platform. The attribution requirement pushes users back toward Indeed, which limits how much your job board can feel like its own product. CleanJobData has no such requirement — you can white-label the experience completely.
Indeed's Terms of Service restrict certain uses including AI training data. CleanJobData's standard terms permit AI and ML applications — but always read the full terms and consult your legal team for specific use cases.
No — Indeed is the largest job database in the world. CleanJobData's index (1M+ active listings from Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, and Workable) is focused on structured, tech-forward employers. If broad volume across all categories matters more than data quality and consistency, Indeed's dataset is larger.
Indeed's developer API access is not self-serve for most use cases — you typically need to apply and go through an approval process. CleanJobData gives you an API key instantly on signup, no approval needed.
