Dating & Social · head to head
HER vs LinkedIn
The short version
- Each has a real cost: HER facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns; LinkedIn premium.linkedin.com names four Premium tiers, Career, Business, All-in-One and Company Page, and shows no figure for any of them, offering only a free trial
- They diverge on capability: HER covers Profile Matching, LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HER and LinkedIn actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating & Social).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in HER
- Profile Matching
- Communities
- Events
- Feed
- Filter by Sexuality
- Video Chat
- Spotify
Only in LinkedIn
- Professional Profiles
- Job Search
- InMail
- LinkedIn Learning
- Company Pages
- LinkedIn Groups
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
HER
- Facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns
- No web version available; mobile-only platform on iOS and Android
- Fake profiles and romance scams present on platform despite selfie verification
- Limited user base outside major cities; geographic areas without Pride events may have single-digit user pools
- Key features like Discover page and unlimited likes are behind paywall with 14-hour swiping limit unless paid
- premium.linkedin.com names four Premium tiers, Career, Business, All-in-One and Company Page, and shows no figure for any of them, offering only a free trial
Pricing, plan by plan
HER
Free- FreeFree
- Liking and matching
- Messaging
- Communities
- Premium$14.99/month
- Ad-free experience
- See who is online in real-time
- Additional search filters
- FreeFree
- Profile
- Networking
- Job Search
- Premium Career$29.99/month
- InMail
- See Who Viewed
- Applicant Insights
- Premium Business$59.99/month
- Unlimited Search
- Business Insights
- Learning Courses
Which should you pick?
Choose HER if
- You need profile matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want communities.
Choose LinkedIn if
- You need professional profiles.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want job search.
Questions people ask
- Is HER or LinkedIn better?
- Neither clearly leads. HER starts at Free and LinkedIn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, HER or LinkedIn?
- HER starts at Free and LinkedIn at Free.
- Does HER or LinkedIn run on more platforms?
- HER runs on iOS, Android. LinkedIn runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use HER for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can HER do that LinkedIn cannot?
- HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles, Job Search, InMail, LinkedIn Learning. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
HER: Are all HER features free to use?
Yes. All core features are completely free including liking, matching, messaging, joining communities, and viewing events. HER Premium ($14.99/month or $7.50/month annually) removes ads and adds filters.
SourceHER: What communities does HER offer?
HER features 30+ communities for queer women, lesbian, bi, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming users. Users can add pronouns, pride pins, and gender identities to their profiles.
SourceHER: What platforms does HER support?
HER is available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
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