Grand Tour of Networks · 2026

LinkedIn & the Alternatives

Old travel labels for new platforms. Each sticker marks a stop on the professional map.

Mainline

LinkedIn

Microsoft

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

1.2B+ members · ~310M active
organic reach down since 2023
Express

Indeed

Job board

A vast job aggregator, free for seekers, with salary tools.

~350M monthly visitors
no networking; sponsored posts
Charter

Wellfound

Startups

Salary and equity up front, message founders directly.

150K+ startups
startup only; smaller pool
Continental

Xing

Europe

Strong across German speaking Europe, with events and a Culture Compass.

~20M members · DACH
limited outside Europe
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.