Mariner's Chart · 2026

LinkedIn vs Alternatives

Plot your course. Each bearing points to one professional network.

N
N

LinkedIn

Microsoft

Profiles, jobs, recruiter, learning, content, B2B. 1.2B+ members.

organic reach down since 2023
E

Indeed

Job board

Huge job aggregator, free for seekers, salary tools.

no networking; sponsored posts
S

Wellfound

Startups

Salary and equity up front, message founders.

startup only; smaller pool
W

Meetup

In person

Local and virtual events that turn into real relationships.

no profiles or job board
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