The general professional network, owned by Microsoft since 2016. Combines identity profiles, content publishing, a job board, recruiting tools, and learning. The default reference point for most professional comparisons. Free tier with optional paid tiers.
Members1B+
Markets200+
Base costUSD 0
Premiumfrom 29.99
Founded2003
ParentMicrosoft
A search-led job board paired with the Glassdoor employer review and salary database. Functionally narrow, prioritising volume and time-to-apply. Provides applicants with salary ranges and prior employee feedback as part of the same workflow. Free for candidates.
Monthly visits350M
Markets60+
Employers3M+
Candidate feeUSD 0
NetworkingNone
ParentRecruit Holdings
The startup-focused job network previously known as AngelList Talent. Notable for displaying salary and equity ranges on every listing and for allowing candidates to contact founders directly. Specialised rather than general. Free for candidates.
Users8M+
Startups listed150K
Salary shownYes
Equity shownYes
Founder accessDirect
SectorTech / venture
Meetup organises in-person and virtual group events worldwide. Lunchclub provides AI-assisted one-to-one matching for conversation between professionals. Together they cover the relational and event side of professional networking that the others do not. Free to attend.
Members52M+
Countries190+
Events/year2M+
Attendee feeUSD 0
Organiser fee20+ /mo
FormatIRL + 1:1