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Social · 9 alternatives

Instead of LinkedIn, try one of these 9.

Every alternative is lined up against LinkedIn on what people actually switch for: price, open source, self-hosting, offline use and platforms. LinkedIn sits in the first row, so you can see what you give up.

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Alternative
Price
Open source
Self-host
Offline
Platforms
LinkedInWhat you have now
The professional network for careers and hiring.
PriceFree
premium $30/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
Indeed.com#1
Huge job aggregator pulling listings from company sites and boards.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
HiringCloud#2
Anonymous, chat-first hiring portal connecting recruiters with candidates quickly.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web
Glassdoor#3
Company reviews, salary data and job listings for employer research.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
Flexjobs#4
Screened remote and flexible job listings behind a subscription.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
XING#5
German-speaking business network for contacts, jobs and recruiting.
PriceFreemium
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web
Careerbuilder#6
US job board with salary tools and quick one-click applications.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
Viadeo#7
French professional social network for contacts and career growth.
PriceFreemium
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Android
Monster.com#8
Long-running global job search engine with resume database.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
Snagajob#9
Marketplace for hourly and shift work in local businesses.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android

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LinkedIn alternatives at a glance

LinkedIn is a free social app (premium $30/mo). We compared 9 alternatives: 0 are open source, 6 are completely free, 0 can be self-hosted and 0 work fully offline. The most popular is Indeed.com, with 45 likes.

Most liked overallIndeed.com

Huge job aggregator pulling listings from company sites and boards.

Free
Best free optionHiringCloud

Anonymous, chat-first hiring portal connecting recruiters with candidates quickly.

Free

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