LinkedIn vs Lunchclub

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn or Lunchclub better?

Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn starts at Free and Lunchclub at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, LinkedIn or Lunchclub?

LinkedIn starts at Free and Lunchclub at Free.

Does LinkedIn or Lunchclub 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?

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 Lunchclub is typically brought in for.

What can LinkedIn do that Lunchclub cannot?

LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles, Job Search, InMail, LinkedIn Learning. Lunchclub covers AI Matching, 1:1 Video Meetings, Goal Setting, Meeting Notes. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.