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LinkedIn Review
Microsoft's professional network: profiles, connections and jobs
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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Our verdict
LinkedIn is the go-to network for professional profiles, job search and recruiting, with more than 1 billion members by its own count and a 4.8/5 US App Store rating. The trade-offs are pricey Premium plans, Trustpilot complaints about trials rolling into paid plans, a data policy that allows AI training, and a €310 million EU fine in 2024 over ad-related data processing.
Best for: Job seekers who need a public professional profile and job alerts
Skip it if: People who only want an entertainment or casual social network
Pros
- Large scale: over 1 billion members in 200+ countries and territories (LinkedIn's figure)
- The free account covers a profile, connections and job search
- 4.8/5 on the US App Store (646,000 ratings)
Cons
- Premium Career lists at $39.99/month; the half-price rate requires paying $239.88 up front for a year
- Trustpilot scores 1.1/5 across 4,006 reviews citing lockouts, refused refunds and slow support (the company has not recently invited reviews there)
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- Premium adds InMail, profile-viewer insights and 25,000+ LinkedIn Learning courses
Cons
- The policy allows data use for AI model training and ad targeting
- Ireland's DPC fined LinkedIn €310 million in 2024 over data processing for behavioural analysis and targeted ads
Best for
- Recruiters, B2B sales people and professionals building a personal brand
- People who want to keep in touch with colleagues and follow business news
Skip it if
- People unwilling to share career data on a public platform
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
LinkedIn is a professional social network, officially launched on 5 May 2003 and part of Microsoft since December 2016. Its About page cites more than 1 billion members in over 200 countries and territories; revenue comes from membership subscriptions, advertising and recruitment solutions.
According to the App Store description, the app supports job search and applications with a profile or resume, an online resume builder, business news, professional networking and groups. Premium Career adds 5 InMail credits a month, a 365-day profile-viewer list, advanced search filters, AI insights on job posts and 25,000+ LinkedIn Learning courses.
On price, the Premium Career page lists $39.99/month or $239.88/year (LinkedIn says annual billing saves 50%), and Duo for two people at $59.98/month or $359.88/year. The trial requires a credit card and converts to a paid plan unless cancelled; cancelling a trial blocks new trials for at least 12 months. The Vietnamese App Store lists Premium Career at 739,000–999,000 ₫ and Premium Business at 1,479,000–1,999,000 ₫, without stating the billing period.
LinkedIn suits employees, job seekers and recruiters; for casual conversation or entertainment, Facebook, Threads or X fit better. Public ratings diverge: 4.8/5 on the App Store but 1.1/5 on Trustpilot, where many complaints concern account lockouts and charges after trials. LinkedIn has not recently invited reviews on Trustpilot, so those reviews may not represent most users.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Basic (miễn phí / free)
PersonalFree
A free account covers a profile, connections, the feed and job search. Some tools, such as the 365-day profile-viewer list and InMail credits, are Premium-only.
Premium Career
Personal$39.99/mo/user
$19.99/mo billed yearly
The Premium Career page lists $39.99/month or $239.88/year (about $19.99/month). It includes 5 InMail credits a month, a 365-day profile-viewer list, advanced search filters, profile writing help, AI insights on job posts and 25,000+ LinkedIn Learning courses. Duo, for two people, is $59.98/month or $359.88/year. LinkedIn calls these estimates that may exclude VAT/GST. The US App Store also lists $29.99 entries.
Premium Business
BusinessContact sales
Aimed at small business owners. The Premium page shows no price; the US App Store lists Premium Business at $69.99 and the Vietnamese App Store at 1,479,000–1,999,000 ₫, neither stating the billing period.
- Free plan limits
- A free account is available. Premium offers a trial to eligible members, with a length that varies by region and promotion. Cancelling a trial blocks another one for at least 12 months.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
The free-trial help page does not mention refunds. The trial converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled before it ends.
Privacy
LinkedIn's Privacy Policy (effective 3 November 2025) says it collects account details, profile and post content, usage logs, device data, precise location (if you opt in) and data from third parties. It uses this for personalisation, job recommendations, targeted advertising and recruiting tools, and says it may use data to train AI models. You can request erasure, correction or a copy of your data; after you close your account, data is generally deleted within 30 days unless it must be kept for legal or security reasons. On 24 October 2024 Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined LinkedIn €310 million over how it processed member data for behavioural analysis and targeted advertising. The App Store label lists many data types linked to you, including location, contacts and financial info.
LinkedIn alternatives
6.7/10Threads
Meta's text-based social network, built on Instagram accounts
6.6/10X (Twitter)
The public short-post network, now tied to Grok and xAI's combined subscription
Frequently asked questions
Is LinkedIn free?
Yes. A free account covers a profile, connections and job search; Premium plans such as Career and Business are paid.
How much is Premium Career?
The official page lists $39.99/month or $239.88/year. LinkedIn calls these estimates that may exclude tax and vary slightly by device.
Does the Premium trial need a card?
Yes. The help page says you must enter a valid credit card, and the trial converts to a paid plan unless cancelled before it ends.
Does LinkedIn use my data to train AI?
It may. The privacy policy (effective 3 November 2025) says LinkedIn may use data to develop and train AI models. The policy does not describe a specific opt-out, so check your privacy settings for the choices available.
Review evidence & sources9
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.8
- Features
- 8.8
- Value for money
- 6.5
- Performance
- 7.5
- Support
- 5.0
- Privacy & security
- 4.8
Why this score
Familiar profile, connection and apply flows; US App Store 4.8/5. Trustpilot reviewers mention failed identity checks and a cluttered interface.
Why this score
Profiles, jobs, resume builder, groups and news; Premium adds InMail, profile-viewer insights, AI tools and LinkedIn Learning. Far broader professional scope than general social networks.
Why this score
The free account covers the basics; Premium Career is $39.99/month ($239.88/year), and Trustpilot carries many complaints about trials converting to paid plans.
Why this score
A roughly 450 MB app updated frequently (version 9.1.588 when checked); the sources consulted give no independent speed or stability data.
Why this score
A help center exists; Trustpilot reviewers cite templated replies and difficulty reaching a human. The sources consulted show no chat or phone channel.
Why this score
The policy is clear on erasure and correction rights but allows AI training and targeted ads; Ireland's DPC fined LinkedIn €310 million in 2024 over data processing for targeted advertising. The App Store label lists many identity-linked data types.
What users say
- App Store (United States)4.8/5 · 646,000
- App Store (Vietnam)4.6/5 · 8,900
- Trustpilot1.1/5 · 4,006
Sources
- Vendor-providedLinkedIn About pageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedLinkedIn Premium Career pageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedLinkedIn Premium overviewNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedLinkedIn Help: Premium free trialNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedLinkedIn Privacy PolicyNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (US)Nov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
- review-siteTrustpilot: LinkedInNov 10, 2026
- pressIrish Data Protection Commission: LinkedIn fine (2024-10-24)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- LinkedIn Corporation (Microsoft)
- Headquarters
- United States
- Launched
- 2003
- Category
- Social
Capabilities
- Mobile app
- AI features
- Integrations
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
- Web
Interface languages
- English
- Vietnamese
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Spanish
- French
- Korean
- German
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Thai
- Indonesian
Integrations
- Microsoft
Support
- Help center
Change history
- Update.LinkedIn's current Privacy Policy takes effect, covering use of data to train AI models.
- Update.Ireland's Data Protection Commission fines LinkedIn €310 million over processing member data for behavioural analysis and targeted advertising.
- Company.Microsoft completes its acquisition of LinkedIn.
Full change history (4)
- Launch.LinkedIn officially launches.
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