Made in IndiaFree
Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web, Android & iOS
- App Advisor rating
- 4.4
- transparency & India fit
What is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is messaging & social apps from Microsoft, based in Sunnyvale, United States and has been building software since 2003. Professional network.
Messaging and social apps are the most-used software in India. For businesses they are marketing and support channels; understanding their business tools matters as much as the consumer app.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +23 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Native mobile apps for work on the go
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
LinkedIn at a glance
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LinkedIn features
Category-standard capabilities plus what LinkedIn adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Chat, calls and groups
- Business profiles and catalogues
- Short-video and creator tools
- Communities and channels
- Payments in chat
- Ads and promoted posts
- Privacy and security settings
- Regional language interfaces
- Mobile apps for Android and iOS
- Free plan to start without a card
LinkedIn pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How LinkedIn charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on linkedin.com.
LinkedIn screenshots
Specifications
- Category
- Messaging & social apps
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, United States
- Founded
- 2003
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web, Android, iOS
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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LinkedIn — frequently asked questions
What is LinkedIn?+
LinkedIn is messaging & social apps by Microsoft. Professional network.
How much does LinkedIn cost?+
LinkedIn has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does LinkedIn offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — LinkedIn offers a free plan you can start with.
Is LinkedIn made in India?+
No. LinkedIn is developed by Microsoft in Sunnyvale, United States.
Who is LinkedIn best suited for?+
LinkedIn suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for messaging & social apps.
What are the best alternatives to LinkedIn?+
Popular alternatives in messaging & social apps include ShareChat, Josh App, WhatsApp. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is LinkedIn deployed?+
LinkedIn is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.
About Microsoft
Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Founded 1975 · 78 products in our catalogue
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