Report no. NET-2026-LI · Method: public data review

LinkedIn vs Alternatives

Laboratory comparison of professional networks. Each slide records the sample, a readout, and an observation.

LinkedInSMP-01

💼

Anthology · Microsoft

Profiles, jobs, recruiter, learning, content, and B2B reach in one platform.

members 1.2B+ · active ~310M · rev24 $17.1B

organic reach reduced since 2023; favours paid and daily posters.

IndeedSMP-02

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Job board

High volume job aggregator, free for seekers, with salary tools.

monthly ~350M · seeker cost 0

no networking; sponsored listings can crowd results.

WellfoundSMP-03

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Startups

Startup roles with salary and equity up front and direct founder contact.

startups 150K+ · candidate cost 0

startup only; smaller pool.

BlueskySMP-04

🌐

Open network

Decentralised social where communities grow without pay to play limits.

model open · reach organic

not a job board; pro tooling still maturing.

INFORMATIONAL COMPARISON ONLY. NOT CAREER OR FINANCIAL ADVICE. ALL NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. NO AFFILIATION OR ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. FIGURES APPROXIMATE, POINT IN TIME FOR 2026, SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VERIFY ON OFFICIAL SITES.