Looking for a WordPress theme to build a job board or freelance marketplace? There are dozens of options on ThemeForest alone, and honestly most of them look the same at first glance. But dig into the features, sales numbers, and update history and you’ll see big differences.

Here are 7 themes worth considering in 2025, from traditional job portals to full Upwork/Fiverr-style freelance platforms.

Quick Comparison Table

Theme	Price	Job Board	Freelance	WP Job Manager	Resumes	Task Bidding	AI Features	Map Search
WorkScout	$79	Yes ✅	Yes ✅	Yes ✅	Yes ✅	Yes ✅	Yes ✅	Yes ✅
Jobify	$69	Yes ✅	No ❌	Yes ✅	Yes ✅	No ❌	Limited ⚠️	Limited ⚠️
Careerfy	$89	Yes ✅	No ❌	No ❌	Yes ✅	No ❌	No ❌	Yes ✅
JobMonster	$59	Yes ✅	No ❌	No ❌	Yes ✅	No ❌	No ❌	Limited ⚠️
Workreap	$69	Limited ⚠️	Yes ✅	No ❌	No ❌	Yes ✅	Limited ⚠️	Limited ⚠️
Superio	$59	Yes ✅	No ❌	No ❌	Yes ✅	No ❌	No ❌	Limited ⚠️
Freeio	$59	Limited ⚠️	Yes ✅	No ❌	Limited ⚠️	Yes ✅	No ❌	Limited ⚠️

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1. WorkScout – Job Board Theme

WorkScout is the only theme on this list that genuinely does both job boards AND freelance marketplaces well. Most themes pick one lane. WorkScout gives you full job listing functionality with employer dashboards, resume submissions, and application tracking. Then it adds a complete task/gig system where freelancers can bid on projects and get paid through the platform.

Key Features:

• Job board + freelance marketplace in one theme
• Task/micro-job system with bidding
• Built on WP Job Manager (huge extension ecosystem)
• Unique salary and rate filters
• Map-based job search with AJAX loading
• Resume manager and online CV builder
• WooCommerce paid listings
• Job alerts and bookmarks
• AI-enhanced job matching

WorkScout Demo: https://purethemes.net/workscout/

Price: $79 | 7,000+ sales | Best for: People who want job board and/or freelance marketplace in one package.

2. Jobify

Jobify is basically the grandfather of WordPress job board themes. It was one of the first to properly integrate with WP Job Manager, and after 14,000+ sales, the developers have ironed out most of the kinks. The theme is lightweight, SEO-friendly, and has a clean design that still holds up.

Key Features:

• Full WP Job Manager integration
• Live search and filtering
• Resume Manager support
• WooCommerce for paid job listings
• Company profiles and listings
• Gravity Forms and Ninja Forms compatible
• Customizable homepage builder
• SEO optimized and lightweight

Jobify Demo →

Price: $69 | 14,000+ sales | Best for: Traditional job boards that want proven reliability.

3. Careerfy

Careerfy goes heavy on features. We’re talking 20+ pre-built demos, Indeed job import, geo-location search, resume builder, application tracking, job alerts, and pretty much every feature you could think of. The separate employer and candidate panels are well designed and the admin options are extensive.

Key Features:

• 20+ pre-built demo layouts
• Indeed job feed import
• Geo-location job search
• Built-in resume builder
• Application tracking system
• Separate employer/candidate dashboards
• Apply with LinkedIn/Facebook
• WPML multilingual support
• WooCommerce subscription packages

Careerfy Demo →

Price: $89 | Best for: Enterprise-level job portals with complex requirements.

4. JobMonster

JobMonster from NooTheme is a solid middle-ground option. It’s been around for years with 5,500+ sales and gets regular updates. The theme works with both Elementor and WPBakery, so you can build pages your way.

Key Features:

• Elementor and WPBakery compatible
• Front-end job submission
• Admin review and approval workflow
• WooCommerce job packages
• 40+ language translations included
• LinkedIn apply integration
• Email notification system
• Private messaging (with plugin)
• Advanced custom fields for jobs

JobMonster Demo →

Price: $59 | 5,500+ sales | Best for: International job boards needing multilingual support.

5. Workreap

If you specifically want to build a Fiverr or Upwork clone, Workreap is purpose-built for that. Freelancers can list services with packages, employers post projects and receive proposals, and the platform handles payments, milestones, and disputes.

Key Features:

• Service packages (basic/standard/premium)
• Project posting and proposal bidding
• Milestone-based payments
• Built-in dispute management
• Real-time chat system
• Wallet and payout system
• Tiered commission rates
• Identity verification
• Android app available (separate)

Workreap Demo →

Price: $69 | 3,900+ sales | Best for: Fiverr/Upwork style freelance marketplaces.

6. Superio

Superio is a newer theme from ApusTheme that’s grown quickly to 5,400+ sales. The design feels more modern than some older competitors, and it’s built entirely for Elementor.

Key Features:

• 10+ homepage demos
• Built for Elementor page builder
• Employer and candidate dashboards
• CV/resume packages
• Zoom meeting integration
• Contact info access restrictions
• Job alerts and notifications
• Social login support

Superio Demo →

Price: $59 | 5,400+ sales | Best for: Modern job boards with Elementor focus.

7. Freeio

Freeio is another ApusTheme product, this time focused on freelance marketplaces. It comes with 250+ Elementor custom elements, project bidding system, service listings, and dispute management.

Key Features:

• 250+ Elementor custom elements
• Project bidding system
• Service listing with packages
• Dispute management
• Tiered commission system
• Wallet and payout system
• Social logins (Google, Facebook, Twitter)
• Meeting scheduling

Freeio Demo →

Price: $59 | 1,700+ sales | Best for: Budget-friendly freelance marketplace with modern design.

Which One Should You Pick?

All of these themes will get the job done. The differences come down to specific features, design preferences, and whether you need job listings, freelance gigs, or both. Check the demos, match features to your actual needs, and you’ll be up and running faster than you’d expect.

Multilanguage Support: Planning to serve an international audience? Check our best WordPress translation plugins guide to find the right solution for your website.

Looking for themes dedicated for creating freelance marketplaces like Fiverr, Upwork or Freelancer.org? Check this comparison