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Comparison
From Indeed and StepStone to LinkedIn, XING, and tech-only boards. We compare where expats actually find jobs in Germany, by category.
By Mahiuddin Al Kamal · 15 options
There is no single best job board in Germany. The right one depends on what you are after: sheer volume, English-speaking roles, tech jobs with visa sponsorship, or local German-language positions. Most expats end up using two or three in parallel.
We grouped the main platforms into three types so you can jump straight to the ones that fit your search: general boards (Indeed, StepStone), professional networks (LinkedIn, XING), and tech and startup boards (German Tech Jobs, Relocate.me).
We weighted how expat-friendly each platform is: English-language roles, whether visa sponsorship is filterable, salary transparency, and how many international employers actually use it. LinkedIn wins for most expats because it concentrates English-speaking and international roles and lets recruiters come to you, but a tech candidate is often better served by Relocate.me or German Tech Jobs.
Tip: Set up job alerts on two platforms from different groups (for example LinkedIn plus one tech board) rather than refreshing one all day. Coverage barely overlaps between groups.
01 / At a glance
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| Option | Rating | Best for | Language | Visa filter | Cost | Tech focus | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top pick LinkedIn Jobs Networking & professional | 4.4 | English roles & networking | English-friendly | Yes (many tag it) | Free (Premium optional) | Partial | Visit LinkedIn Jobs website, opens in a new tab |
| XING Networking & professional | 3.9 | DACH-region local roles | German | Limited | Free (Premium optional) | No | Visit XING website, opens in a new tab |
| Glassdoor Networking & professional | 4.0 | Company research + salaries | English-friendly | Limited | Free | Partial | Visit Glassdoor website, opens in a new tab |
| kununu Networking & professional | 3.8 | DACH employer reviews | German & English | No | Free | No | Visit kununu website, opens in a new tab |
| The Local Jobs Networking & professional | 3.6 | English-speaker roles | English | Some | Free | No | Visit The Local Jobs website, opens in a new tab |
| Indeed General job boards | 4.2 | Volume and breadth | German & English filters | Yes (keyword) | Free | No | Visit Indeed website, opens in a new tab |
| StepStone General job boards | 4.1 | Professional & senior roles | Mostly German | Limited | Free | No | Visit StepStone website, opens in a new tab |
| Monster General job boards | 3.7 | Broad industry coverage | German & English | Limited | Free | No | Visit Monster website, opens in a new tab |
| Arbeitsagentur (Jobbörse) General job boards | 3.8 | Widest official listings | German | No | Free | No | Visit Arbeitsagentur (Jobbörse) website, opens in a new tab |
| Jobware General job boards | 3.6 | Specialist professional roles | German | Limited | Free | Partial | Visit Jobware website, opens in a new tab |
| German Tech Jobs Tech & startup | 4.2 | Tech roles with salary transparency | English | Yes | Free | Yes | Visit German Tech Jobs website, opens in a new tab |
| Relocate.me Tech & startup | 4.0 | Relocation + visa roles | English | Yes (sponsorship) | Free | Yes | Visit Relocate.me website, opens in a new tab |
| Berlin Startup Jobs Tech & startup | 4.0 | Startup roles (Berlin) | English | Some | Free | Yes | Visit Berlin Startup Jobs website, opens in a new tab |
| Arbeitnow Tech & startup | 4.1 | Visa-sponsored English roles | English | Yes | Free | Yes | Visit Arbeitnow website, opens in a new tab |
| JOIN Tech & startup | 3.8 | SME & startup roles | English | Some | Free | Yes | Visit JOIN website, opens in a new tab |
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02 / In detail
Networking & professional
The default professional network for expats. Best for English-speaking roles at international companies, recruiter outreach, and roles that value your existing network.
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Networking & professional
The German-speaking equivalent of LinkedIn, still widely used by recruiters for the DACH region, especially for German-language and local roles.
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Networking & professional
Job listings plus salary data and employee reviews. Great for researching a German employer before you apply.
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Networking & professional
The German-speaking Glassdoor: employer reviews and ratings for the DACH region, with linked job listings.
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Networking & professional
Job board from The Local (English-language German news), aimed squarely at English-speaking internationals.
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General job boards
The largest job board in Germany by listing volume. Aggregates postings from company sites and other boards, with a huge range across every industry and seniority.
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General job boards
One of Germany's most established job boards, strong for permanent professional and mid-to-senior roles across traditional industries.
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General job boards
Long-running global job board with a solid German presence across many industries and experience levels.
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General job boards
The Federal Employment Agency's official job portal. The largest single database of German job listings, free and full.
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General job boards
German job board focused on qualified professional and specialist roles across engineering, IT, and business.
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Tech & startup
Job board focused purely on tech roles in Germany, with transparent salary ranges and an English-first audience.
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Tech & startup
Job board for tech roles that include relocation and visa-sponsorship support, popular with expats moving to Germany.
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Tech & startup
The go-to board for startup roles in Berlin and beyond: tech, marketing, product, and ops, mostly English.
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Tech & startup
English-first job board highlighting visa-sponsorship and English-speaking roles across Germany, strong in tech.
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Tech & startup
Startup and SME hiring platform popular across Europe; many English-speaking tech and operations roles.
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