◉ Count the Beads · 2026

LinkedIn vs Alternatives

Each rod tallies one professional network. Slide the beads, weigh the fit.

LinkedIn

Microsoft

Profiles, jobs, recruiter, learning, content, B2B. 1.2B+ members.

organic reach down since 2023

Indeed

Job board

Huge job aggregator, free for seekers, salary tools.

no networking; sponsored posts

Wellfound

Startups

Salary and equity up front, message founders.

startup only; smaller pool

Glassdoor

Reviews

Company reviews, salary data, and interview insight for research.

a research tool, not a network
Informational comparison only. Not career or financial advice. All names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners. No affiliation or endorsement implied. Figures approximate, point in time for 2026, subject to change. Verify on official sites.