LinkedIn vs alternatives on the backglass. Rankings reflect role, not a literal score.
RK
Network
Score sheet
1
LinkedIn
Anthology · Microsoft
Full suite: profiles, jobs, recruiter, learning, content, B2B. 1.2B+ members.
organic reach down sharply since 2023
2
Indeed
Job board
Huge job volume, free for seekers, ~350M monthly visitors.
no networking; sponsored posts
3
Wellfound
Startups
Salary and equity up front, 150K+ startups, message founders.
startup only; smaller pool
4
GitHub
Developers
Public code and contributions act as the profile for engineers.
technical roles mainly
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