Kardow is a job board creation platform that lets you launch a monetized job board without coding, handling hosting, payments, and SEO out of the box.
What is Kardow?
Kardow is an all-in-one SaaS platform for building and running custom job board websites. You input your brand details and niche, and Kardow produces a fully hosted job board with features like job posting, payment collection, and analytics. It runs on Kardow's cloud infrastructure and was created by Simon, who personally responds to support emails.
Key Features
- AI website builder — Pick a template, modify it instantly with AI chat, and launch without code.
- Charge for job posts — Accept payments via Stripe, PayPal, or Polar; keep 100% of revenue with no transaction fees.
- AI Jobs Backfiller — Automatically import jobs daily from specific keywords and locations across 100+ countries and any language.
- Custom domains & SSL — Connect your own domain or subdomain; SSL included.
- Multi-language support — Choose from French, English, Spanish, and more; request new languages with 24-hour turnaround.
- Employer & candidate accounts — Let users create accounts with magic link authentication (no passwords), manage profiles, and submit applications.
- Real-time analytics — See traffic, clicks, and more without cookies, similar to Google Analytics but pre-configured.
Who is it for?
- Media sites and publishers — Add a job board as a subfolder (e.g., yoursite.com/jobs) to diversify revenue.
- Online community managers — Offer a job board tailored to your niche audience, charging for posts or subscriptions.
- Niche startup founders — Launch a standalone job board for a specific industry or location without technical overhead.
What can you do with Kardow?
- Monetize a job board — Charge for one-time posts, monthly/yearly subscriptions, or bundle job packages; connect Stripe, PayPal, or Polar.
- Automate job import — Use scraper credits to import jobs from other sites (300 credits/month on Starter, up to 3,000 on Scale) and keep your board fresh.
- Customize forms and filters — Add custom fields to job forms, application forms, and search filters, then use AI-powered screening questions to score candidates.
How does Kardow work?
- Sign up for a free 14-day trial.
- Pick a template and customize it with AI chat or manually.
- Connect your own domain and set up payment integration.
- Start posting jobs or use the backfiller to import jobs automatically.
- Accept employer payments and manage applicants from a dashboard.
Pricing
Kardow offers four plans: Starter ($39/mo monthly, $29/mo annual), Pro ($89/mo monthly, $67/mo annual), Scale ($179/mo monthly, $134/mo annual), and Enterprise (custom). Annual billing saves 20%. All plans include a 14-day free trial. Prices also available in EUR and GBP.
Alternatives
- Niceboard — Another hosted job board platform with similar features.
- JBoard — A lightweight alternative for simple job boards.
- Job Boardly — Focuses on affiliate job boards.
FAQ
Is Kardow free?
Kardow offers a 14-day free trial on all plans. After that, paid plans start at $29/month (annual billing).
Can I keep all the revenue from job posts?
Yes, you keep 100% of your earnings. Kardow does not take a commission; you only pay the subscription fee.
Does Kardow support multiple languages?
Yes, built-in support for French, English, Spanish, and more. You can request additional languages, and they are typically added within 24 hours.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes, you can connect a custom domain or subdomain. You can also host the job board in a subfolder (e.g., yourdomain.com/jobs) on the Enterprise plan.