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Badoo vs LinkedIn

Badoo logo

Badoo

Dating

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LinkedIn logo

LinkedIn

Dating

Connect with the world's professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Badoo less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets; LinkedIn account creation required for full functionality access
  • They diverge on capability: Badoo covers Encounters, LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Badoo and LinkedIn actually diverge.

Attributes where Badoo and LinkedIn differ
AttributeBadooLinkedIn
Founded20062002

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating).

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 Badoo

  • Encounters
  • People Nearby
  • Live Video
  • Photo Verification
  • Spotlight
  • Super Powers
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Only in LinkedIn

  • Professional Profiles
  • Job Search
  • InMail
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Company Pages
  • LinkedIn Groups
  • Microsoft 365
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Badoo

No use cases recorded yet. See the Badoo review.

LinkedIn

  • Job seekers finding employment opportunities across various industriesnot Badoo
  • Recruiters posting positions to reach millions of candidatesnot Badoo
  • Professionals developing skills through thousands of coursesnot Badoo
  • Networking with industry peers to maintain professional relationshipsnot Badoo
  • Staying informed on industry trends via curated contentnot Badoo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Badoo

  • Less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
  • Profile verification process is weaker than competitors, leading to more fake profiles

LinkedIn

  • Account creation required for full functionality access
  • LinkedIn Learning requires separate subscription beyond free platform
  • No offline access; all features require internet connectivity

Pricing, plan by plan

Badoo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Encounters
    • Messaging
    • People Nearby
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • See Who Likes You
    • Invisible Browsing
    • Popularity Boost

LinkedIn

Free
  • 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 Badoo if

  • You need encounters.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want people nearby.
Badoo review

Choose LinkedIn if

  • You need professional profiles.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want job search.
LinkedIn review

Questions people ask

Is Badoo or LinkedIn better?
Neither clearly leads. Badoo 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, Badoo or LinkedIn?
Badoo starts at Free and LinkedIn at Free.
Does Badoo or LinkedIn run on more platforms?
Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. LinkedIn runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Badoo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Badoo do that LinkedIn cannot?
Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles, Job Search, InMail, LinkedIn Learning. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Badoo: When was Badoo founded?

Badoo was founded in April 2006 in London by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and is available in 190 countries in 47 languages.

Source
LinkedIn: Does LinkedIn offer a free version?

LinkedIn offers a free plan but requires account creation. Guests can browse limited content without signing in, but full functionality requires login.

Source
LinkedIn: What does LinkedIn Learning cost?

LinkedIn Learning requires a separate subscription beyond free LinkedIn platform access. Pricing details are not displayed on the main LinkedIn website.

Source
LinkedIn: Are there geolocation restrictions on job searches?

Job search results appear to be geographically filtered, potentially restricting discovery to specific regions.

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