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PROFESSIONAL NETWORK CARDS
2026 ANNUAL SERIES
A comparative reference set. Each card describes one platform's distinguishing features, costs, and limitations. Not a game. For informational use only.
LinkedIn
CLASS · GENERALIST · TIER S
FREE
💼
REACH
1B+
REGIONS
200+
FEATURES
8/8
PREMIUM
$30+
Identity Beacon
Maintains a public professional profile visible to recruiters and peers worldwide.
Multi-Tool Suite
Combines jobs, learning, content, and messaging in one platform.
"The default professional presence — broad in scope, deep in network effects."
OWNER · MICROSOFTRARITY · COMMON
Indeed + Glassdoor
CLASS · JOB SEARCH · TIER A
FREE
🔎
VISITORS
350M
REGIONS
60+
EMPLOYERS
3M+
SEEKER
$0
Rapid Match
High-volume job aggregator with quick-apply on most listings.
Glassdoor Insight
Reveals employer reviews, salary ranges, and interview reports.
"Built for one purpose, and built well — but only that one purpose."
OWNER · RECRUIT HOLDINGSRARITY · COMMON
Wellfound
CLASS · STARTUP · TIER B
FREE
🚀
MEMBERS
8M+
STARTUPS
150K
EQUITY
SHOWN
DM
DIRECT
Compensation Reveal
Listings disclose salary range and equity, removing negotiation guesswork.
Founder Channel
Direct messaging to startup founders, bypassing traditional recruiters.
"Specialised gear — extraordinary in the startup arena, irrelevant outside it."
OWNER · ANGELLISTRARITY · UNCOMMON
Meetup + Lunchclub
CLASS · IN-PERSON · TIER A
FREE
🤝
MEMBERS
52M+
EVENTS/YR
2M+
REGIONS
190+
HOST FEE
$20+
Local Convene
Organise or attend interest-based gatherings in your area.
Algorithmic Pairing
Lunchclub matches you 1:1 with curated peers for virtual coffee chats.
"Effective off-screen — but offers no employment or profile features."
OWNER · BENDING SPOONSRARITY · UNCOMMON

HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCHUP

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CATEGORY
LINKEDIN
INDEED
WELLFOUND
MEETUP
SCALE
1B+
350M
8M
52M
PROFILE
Strong
Basic
Niche
No
JOBS
Strong
Best
Startup
No
PAY DATA
Some
Yes
Required
No
CONTENT
Yes
No
No
No
IRL EVENTS
Limited
No
No
Core
FREE TIER
✓
✓
✓
✓

HOW TO READ THESE CARDS

CLASSWhat the platform specialises in — generalist, job search, startup, or in-person.
TIERApproximate market position. S = dominant; A/B = strong specialist.
RARITYCommon = mass market; Uncommon = niche specialist.
COSTEntry-level price. Premium tiers and host fees noted in stats.
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Data current as of 2026 · Numbers approximate · Verify with publishers before subscription