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Shapr vs LinkedIn

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Shapr

Software

Networking made human

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LinkedIn logo

LinkedIn

Software

Connect with the world's professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Shapr the Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.; 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: Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shapr and LinkedIn actually diverge.

Attributes where Shapr and LinkedIn differ
AttributeShaprLinkedIn
PlatformsIos, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20152002

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Shapr

  • Swipe-Based Matching
  • Daily Suggestions
  • Goal-Based Networking
  • Messaging
  • LinkedIn Integration
  • Location-Based
  • LinkedIn

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.

Shapr

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Shapr

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Profiles
    • Messaging
    • Swipe Matching
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Unlimited Swipes
    • See Who Viewed
    • Priority Profiles

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 Shapr if

  • You need swipe-based matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want daily suggestions.
Shapr 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 Shapr or LinkedIn better?
Neither clearly leads. Shapr 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, Shapr or LinkedIn?
Shapr starts at Free and LinkedIn at Free.
Does Shapr or LinkedIn run on more platforms?
Shapr runs on Ios, Android. LinkedIn runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Shapr for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Shapr do that LinkedIn cannot?
Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Daily Suggestions, Goal-Based Networking, Messaging. LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles, Job Search, InMail, LinkedIn Learning. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
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