Comparison
Lunigi vs Stepstone
Stepstone is one of the largest paid job portals in the German-speaking region. Lunigi delivers curated roles by email. Here is how the two approaches differ.
TL;DR
Stepstone runs a broad, employer-funded job marketplace with its own search and filter UI. Lunigi comes at it from the other side: a job-mail bot that drops a small, pre-filtered selection into your inbox each day, tailored toward AI-resilient roles.
Where the two services differ
Stepstone has been one of the best-known places to look for work in Germany and Austria for years. Using it means actively sitting down, typing search terms, filtering by industry, region and contract type and scrolling through result lists. It works well when you know exactly what you want and when you can invest time on a regular basis.
Lunigi approaches the same task from the other direction. Rather than a portal you visit, it is a bot that visits you – by email, with a small selection daily. Both approaches have their strengths; the choice depends on whether you want to search yourself or have the search done for you.
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Lunigi | Stepstone |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery model | A daily email with 5–7 curated roles dropped into your inbox. | A web portal with search and filter tools, plus optional email alerts. |
| Job source & reach | Aggregated across several sources, then curated and filtered – with a focus on AI-resilient roles. | Very large inventory with a paid-listing model – employers pay for visibility. |
| Personalisation | Profile-driven plus a feedback loop: reply "fits" / "does not fit" and the bot refines selections. | Search queries, filters, saved searches and alerts; suggestions based on profile and search history. |
| Daily effort | A few minutes – review the curated emails, optionally send a short reply. | Higher – active searching, filter management and reviewing many results per session. |
| Pricing for job seekers | From €7/month, 7-day free trial with two job emails included. | Free for applicants; employers pay for the listings. |
| Best for | Professionals in education, social sectors, public service and consulting – people with little time to search. | Broad – especially skilled workers and experienced professionals across industries in the DACH region. |
| AI-resilience of roles | Explicit focus on roles with human interaction, responsibility and low automation risk. | No built-in filter for automation risk – applicants assess this themselves. |
| Language & region | German first (DACH region), English UI available. | German and English, focus on DACH and adjacent markets. |
When each service fits better
When Lunigi fits better
- You would rather receive suggestions than search actively every day.
- You prefer a short, curated selection over long result lists.
- You specifically want roles that are unlikely to be automated away.
- Your profile is in education, the social sector, public service or consulting.
When Stepstone fits better
- You enjoy active searching and have time to compare many options yourself.
- You want to access a very large inventory of openings.
- You need flexible, granular filters (region, contract type, seniority).
- You apply to standard roles with high market density.
A note on fairness
Stepstone and Lunigi are not mutually exclusive. Many users run both: Stepstone for active searching and side-by-side comparisons, Lunigi as a quiet background channel that delivers fitting AI-safe roles every day with no manual effort.
This comparison is meant for orientation. The services mentioned pursue different goals and can be the better choice depending on your situation. Brand and product names belong to their respective owners.
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Last checked: 2026-05-04
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