If you're building HR tech, recruitment tools, AI agents, or labor market analytics, you need reliable job data. The problem? Traditional job data providers like Coresignal and TheirStack charge enterprise-level prices that put them out of reach for startups, indie developers, and growing teams.
We built Pylot because we faced this exact problem ourselves. After comparing pricing across major providers, we realized there had to be a better way. In this guide, we'll break down the real costs of job data APIs and show you why Pylot offers 40x better value than traditional alternatives.
The Job Data API Pricing Landscape in 2026
Three main players dominate the job data API market: Coresignal, TheirStack, and now Pylot. Each takes a different approach to pricing, and the differences are significant.
Coresignal Pricing Breakdown
Coresignal is one of the established players in the job and company data space. Here's their current pricing structure:
- Free Trial: 200 Collect + 400 Search credits (valid 14 days only)
- Starter: From $49/month for 250 Collect + 500 Search credits
- Pro: From $800/month for 10,000 Collect + 20,000 Search credits
- Premium: From $1,500/month for 50,000+ credits
The math is stark: to get 30,000 credits per month from Coresignal, you're looking at their Pro tier starting at $800/month. And their free trial expires after just 14 days.
TheirStack Pricing Breakdown
TheirStack uses a dual-credit system that can be confusing:
- Company Credits: Used to reveal company data, consumed per company
- API Credits: Used for API requests and webhooks
- Free Plan: 50 company credits + 200 API credits monthly
- Paid Plans: Start at approximately $98/month (converted from their Euro pricing)
Their credit costs scale from around $9 per company credit at low volumes down to $4.93 at high volumes. API credits range from $3.27 to $0.13 depending on volume. The complexity makes it hard to predict costs, and the entry price is steep for startups.
Pylot Pricing: Simple and Scalable
We designed Pylot's pricing to be radically transparent:
- Free: 5 requests/day (150/month) - forever free, no credit card
- Pro: $25/month for 1,000 requests/day (30,000/month)
- Scale: Custom pricing for unlimited requests
The bottom line: Pylot Pro gives you 30,000 requests/month for $25. To get equivalent volume from Coresignal, you'd pay $800/month. That's 32x the cost for the same volume.
Side-by-Side Pricing Comparison
Let's compare what you actually get at different price points:
| Provider | Monthly Cost | Monthly Volume | Cost per 1K Requests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pylot Pro Best Value | $25 | 30,000 requests | $0.83 |
| Coresignal Starter | $49 | 750 credits | $65.33 |
| Coresignal Pro | $800 | 30,000 credits | $26.67 |
| TheirStack (entry) | ~$98 | Varies by usage | Complex |
Why Traditional Job Data APIs Are So Expensive
Enterprise job data providers built their businesses around large contracts with Fortune 500 companies. Their pricing reflects:
- Sales-driven models: Enterprise sales teams, long contracts, and high minimums
- Legacy infrastructure: Older systems that are expensive to maintain
- Feature bloat: Paying for features you may never use
- Market positioning: Pricing that signals "enterprise-grade"
This model works for large enterprises but completely fails startups, indie developers, and growing teams who need job data without the enterprise price tag.
What Makes Pylot Different
We built Pylot from the ground up for modern developers and teams who need job data without the enterprise overhead:
Developer-First Design
- RESTful API: Clean, well-documented endpoints
- Sub-100ms response times: Fast enough for real-time applications
- No sales calls required: Sign up and start building immediately
- Transparent pricing: Know exactly what you'll pay
Comprehensive Coverage
- 10M+ active job postings: Comprehensive market coverage
- 50+ countries: Global reach for international applications
- 4-hour refresh rate: Near real-time data freshness
- Rich metadata: Skills, salary ranges, company info, and more
Built for Scale
- Modern infrastructure: Built on edge computing for global performance
- Predictable pricing: No surprise bills or complex credit systems
- Upgrade when ready: Start free, scale to custom plans
Who Should Consider Switching from Coresignal or TheirStack
Pylot is the right choice if you're:
- A startup or indie developer who needs job data but can't justify $800+/month
- Building AI agents or LLM applications that need structured job data
- Creating HR tech products and need affordable market data
- Running labor market research without enterprise budgets
- Frustrated with complex credit systems and unpredictable costs
Common Questions When Switching Providers
How does data quality compare?
Pylot aggregates job postings from the same sources as enterprise providers: company career pages, major job boards, and professional networks. Our normalization layer standardizes titles, skills, and locations so you get clean, consistent data.
What about API reliability?
We're built on Cloudflare's global edge network, delivering sub-100ms response times worldwide. Our infrastructure is designed for the demands of production applications.
Can I try before committing?
Yes. Our free tier gives you 5 requests per day to test the API with your application. No credit card required, no 14-day expiration. Build your proof of concept, then upgrade when you're ready to scale.
What if I need more than 30,000 requests/month?
Our Scale tier offers custom pricing for high-volume applications. Contact us to discuss your needs - we're happy to work with teams that have specific requirements.
Making the Switch
If you're currently using Coresignal, TheirStack, or another job data provider and want to reduce costs without sacrificing quality, here's how to get started with Pylot:
- Sign up for free access at pylothq.com
- Test the API with your existing queries and compare results
- Upgrade to Pro when you're ready for production volume
- Save 32x or more compared to traditional providers
Ready to stop overpaying for job data?
Get 30,000 API requests/month for just $25. No enterprise contracts, no sales calls.
Start Free TodayThe Bottom Line
The job data API market has long been dominated by providers who charge enterprise prices to everyone. Pylot changes that equation by offering modern infrastructure, transparent pricing, and developer-friendly design at a fraction of the cost.
Whether you're building an AI career assistant, HR tech product, or labor market analytics tool, you shouldn't have to choose between quality job data and staying within budget. With Pylot, you get both.
Compare for yourself: Sign up for free at pylothq.com and see why teams are switching from Coresignal and TheirStack to Pylot for their job data needs.