LinkedIn alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave LinkedIn: feed full of self-promotion and engagement bait, and many useful features locked behind Premium. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces LinkedIn, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. X (Twitter) currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best LinkedIn alternative for most people
X (Twitter)Many industry conversations and public figures in tech and media are still here.
Best LinkedIn alternative for a free option
BlueskyA growing home for researchers, journalists and tech professionals posting in public.
Best LinkedIn alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
X (Twitter)Many industry conversations and public figures in tech and media are still here.
Best LinkedIn alternative for open source
MastodonProfessional communities run their own servers, without ads or engagement bait.
Best LinkedIn alternative for self-hosting
MastodonProfessional communities run their own servers, without ads or engagement bait.
Best LinkedIn alternative for iPhone and Android
ThreadsA large general audience for building a public profile beyond your CV.
Best LinkedIn alternative for working in the browser
X (Twitter)Many industry conversations and public figures in tech and media are still here.
LinkedIn alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to LinkedIn?
X (Twitter) ranks first right now. Many industry conversations and public figures in tech and media are still here. Bluesky and Mastodon follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to LinkedIn?
Yes. X (Twitter) (free plan + paid), Bluesky (free), Mastodon (open source) and Threads (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to LinkedIn?
Yes: Bluesky and Mastodon. Mastodon can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from LinkedIn?
The complaints we hear most: feed full of self-promotion and engagement bait; many useful features locked behind Premium; little value for personal social life.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces LinkedIn, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.