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LinkedIn vs Match.com

LinkedIn logo

LinkedIn

Dating & Social

Connect with the world's professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Match.com logo

Match.com

Dating & Social

Start something real

From
$35.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only LinkedIn has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Match.com without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find
  • They diverge on capability: LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles, Match.com covers Advanced Search.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LinkedIn and Match.com actually diverge.

Attributes where LinkedIn and Match.com differ
AttributeLinkedInMatch.com
Starting priceFree$35.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryDating & SocialUnknown
Founded20021993

Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 LinkedIn

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

Only in Match.com

  • Advanced Search
  • Daily Matches
  • Messaging
  • Profile Verification
  • Events
  • Dating Advice

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

LinkedIn

No use cases recorded yet. See the LinkedIn review.

Match.com

  • Finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criterianot LinkedIn
  • Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot LinkedIn
  • Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot LinkedIn

Where each one falls short

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

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

Match.com

  • Without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find
  • Seeing unlimited profiles requires the Premium subscription
  • Advanced search filters are Premium only
  • Reconnecting with profiles you already passed on requires Premium
  • Profile boosts to be seen faster are Premium only
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Match.com

$35.99/month
  • Standard$35.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search Filters
  • Premium$44.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Read Receipts
    • Profile Boost

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Match.com if

  • You need advanced search.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want daily matches.
Match.com review

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn or Match.com better?
Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn starts at Free and Match.com at $35.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LinkedIn or Match.com?
LinkedIn has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for LinkedIn and $35.99/month for Match.com.
Does LinkedIn or Match.com run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use LinkedIn for free?
Yes. LinkedIn has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Match.com starts at $35.99/month.
What can LinkedIn do that Match.com cannot?
LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles, Job Search, InMail, LinkedIn Learning. Match.com covers Advanced Search, Daily Matches, Messaging, Profile Verification. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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