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LinkedIn vs Thursday

LinkedIn logo

LinkedIn

Dating

Connect with the world's professionals

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Thursday logo

Thursday

Dating

Delete the apps, meet in real life

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: LinkedIn account creation required for full functionality access; Thursday no pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles, Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LinkedIn and Thursday actually diverge.

Attributes where LinkedIn and Thursday differ
AttributeLinkedInThursday
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb
Founded20022021

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 LinkedIn

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

Only in Thursday

  • Thursday-Only Access
  • In-Person Events
  • Roses
  • Video Profiles
  • Prompts
  • Conversation Starters
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

LinkedIn

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

Thursday

  • Event ticketing and ticket salesnot LinkedIn
  • Event management for recurring weekly or regular eventsnot LinkedIn

Where each one falls short

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

LinkedIn

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

Thursday

  • No pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • Website only references event ticketing without specific cost details

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

Thursday

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Thursday Access
    • Matching
    • Events
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Extra Roses
    • See Who Likes You
    • Priority Access

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 Thursday if

  • You need thursday-only access.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want in-person events.
Thursday review

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn or Thursday better?
Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn starts at Free and Thursday at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LinkedIn or Thursday?
LinkedIn starts at Free and Thursday at Free.
Does LinkedIn or Thursday run on more platforms?
LinkedIn runs on Ios, Android, Web. Thursday runs on Web.
Can I use LinkedIn for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is LinkedIn best used for?
LinkedIn is most often used for job seekers finding employment opportunities across various industries, recruiters posting positions to reach millions of candidates, professionals developing skills through thousands of courses, networking with industry peers to maintain professional relationships. Of those, job seekers finding employment opportunities across various industries and recruiters posting positions to reach millions of candidates are not what Thursday is typically brought in for.
What can LinkedIn do that Thursday cannot?
LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles, Job Search, InMail, LinkedIn Learning. Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access, In-Person Events, Roses, Video Profiles. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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Thursday: How much do Thursday event tickets cost?

Thursday.com does not publish pricing information on its website. The site only references that tickets are available for events but does not specify costs.

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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.

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Thursday: Is there pricing information available for Thursday services?

No pricing details are available on the Thursday website. Contact the event organizer or platform directly to inquire about specific event costs and ticket pricing.

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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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