Free Remote Work Tools
Interactive tools designed to help you find, evaluate, and land remote jobs. No signup required.
Remote job seekers need specialized tools to navigate timezone differences, salary negotiations, and interview preparation. These free tools help you calculate working hour overlap with global companies, compare salaries adjusted for cost of living, assess your remote work readiness, and practice role-specific interview questions. Use them throughout your job search to make data-driven decisions.
- 5 interactive tools available (1 coming soon)
- Used by remote job seekers in 100+ countries
- No signup or payment required - completely free
- Tools cover the full job search lifecycle from research to offer evaluation
- Mobile-friendly and works offline after initial load
All Remote Work Tools
Timezone Overlap Calculator
Essential for international remote job seekers. Most remote companies require 4-6 hours of overlap with their core team. This calculator shows your exact overlap, visualizes both schedules, and tells you whether your timezone is compatible with specific companies.
Best for:
- • Checking if you can apply for US-based remote jobs from Europe or Asia
- • Understanding what "US hours preferred" means for your schedule
- • Planning your workday when collaborating with distributed teams
Remote Salary Calculator
Remote salaries vary significantly based on location, company policy, and market rates. This calculator helps you understand what a salary offer really means for your purchasing power and lifestyle in different cities around the world.
Best for:
- • Evaluating a job offer from a company with location-based pay
- • Understanding your true earning potential as a digital nomad
- • Negotiating salary with data on cost of living adjustments
Remote Readiness Quiz
Remote work requires different skills than office work. This quiz evaluates your communication style, self-discipline, technical setup, workspace environment, and collaboration preferences to give you an honest assessment of your remote work readiness.
Best for:
- • Preparing for remote job interviews with self-awareness
- • Identifying skills to develop before transitioning to remote work
- • Understanding your strengths to highlight in applications
Job Offer Comparator
Comparing job offers is complex when factoring in base salary, equity, benefits, PTO, remote flexibility, and growth potential. This tool standardizes the comparison so you can make an informed decision based on total compensation and lifestyle fit.
Best for:
- • Deciding between multiple remote job offers
- • Understanding the true value of equity compensation
- • Weighing salary vs. benefits vs. work-life balance
Interview Question Practice
Remote interviews have unique questions about communication, self-management, and async collaboration. This tool provides role-specific questions with expert tips on how to answer them, plus tracks your practice progress.
Best for:
- • Preparing for your first remote job interview
- • Practicing answers to common remote work questions
- • Building confidence with role-specific scenarios
Eligibility Checker
Coming soonEmployment laws, tax implications, and visa requirements vary dramatically by country. This tool helps you understand whether a company can legally hire you as a remote worker from your specific location.
Best for:
- • Checking if US companies can hire you from your country
- • Understanding contractor vs. employee options by location
- • Learning about EOR (Employer of Record) arrangements
How to Use These Tools in Your Job Search
Assess Your Readiness
Start with the Remote Readiness Quiz to understand your strengths and areas for improvement. This helps you target the right types of remote roles.
Research Compatible Companies
Use the Timezone Calculator to find companies where you have enough working hour overlap. Most require 4-6 hours.
Prepare for Interviews
Practice with the Interview Question tool to nail remote-specific questions about communication, self-management, and async work.
Evaluate Offers
When you receive offers, use the Salary Calculator and Offer Comparator to make data-driven decisions about total compensation.
Related Guides & Resources
Remote Job Search Checklist
A complete checklist to guide your remote job search from start to finish.
Remote Interview Guide
Everything you need to know about acing remote job interviews.
Evaluating Remote Job Offers
How to evaluate remote job offers beyond just the salary number.
Working Remotely From Another Country
Legal and tax considerations for international remote work.
Remote Work Statistics
Latest data and trends on remote work adoption and salaries.
Browse Remote Jobs
Search our database of verified remote job listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these remote work tools completely free?
Yes, all tools on RoamJobs are 100% free with no signup required. We believe everyone should have access to resources that help them find and succeed in remote work.
How accurate is the timezone overlap calculator?
The calculator uses standard timezone offsets and provides accurate overlap calculations. Keep in mind that daylight saving time can affect overlap by 1-2 hours seasonally, and some companies have flexible core hours.
What factors does the salary calculator consider?
The salary calculator factors in cost of living indices, purchasing power parity, housing costs, and local tax implications across 13+ major cities. It helps you understand the real-world value of salary offers in different locations.
How should I use the remote readiness quiz results?
Use your quiz results to identify areas for improvement before applying to remote jobs. If you score low in self-discipline, for example, focus on building routines. Highlight your strongest areas in interviews and cover letters.
Can I save my results from these tools?
Currently, results are stored in your browser session. We recommend taking screenshots or notes of important results. Some tools offer the option to receive results via email for future reference.
Which tool should I use first when job hunting?
Start with the Remote Readiness Quiz to understand your strengths. Then use the Timezone Calculator to identify compatible companies. When you have offers, use the Job Offer Comparator to make your decision.