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LinkedIn Premium Career vs. a free LinkedIn account
Find out which plan is right for your needs by comparing features and price.
A free account to do basic networking and job searching
Personalized tools and guidance to grow your career.
Job posts
Access job postings and apply with “Easy Apply” if enabled.
Network with other members
Find and connect with colleagues and classmates to help with job searches.
Top applicant jobs
Identify and apply for jobs where you're a top applicant and are more likely to hear back.
Advanced search filters
Filter for people who are actively hiring, and jobs where you are a top applicant.
Recommendations
Request and provide professional recommendations.
Top choice jobs
Mark jobs you’ve applied to as a top choice to stand out to recruiters.
AI-powered insights on job posts¹
Assess your fit for a job and get personalized tips to stand out to recruiters.
AI profile writing assistant¹
Enhance your profile and stand out for more opportunities.
Find people
Find and reconnect with people actively hiring in your network.
Who's viewed your profile
See a list of viewers, trends, and insights for the past 365 days. Browse profiles anonymously.
Limited
InMail
Directly message hiring managers outside your network with 5 InMails per month.
AI message and post drafts²
Get help drafting a message to a hiring manager or new connection.
Knowledge share
Access tips and tricks within the LinkedIn feed.
LinkedIn Learning Access
25,000+ courses taught by industry experts and centered on today’s most in-demand skills.
AI-powered coaching with LinkedIn Learning
Get personalized career advice and resource recommendations.
¹ Not available globally for Premium Career plan. ² Currently available in English and in the U.S. only.
Frequently asked questions
The main differences between LinkedIn Premium Career and a free LinkedIn account focus on more advanced tools for job-seeking, visibility, and access to information. Premium Career is great if you want to accelerate your job search, want to network faster, or need exclusive insights to stay competitive for the roles you want.
LinkedIn Premium Career is best for active job seekers, people making a career change, people wanting more visibility or recruiter access, and professionals who want to use LinkedIn Learning to build their skills.
The LinkedIn Premium Career plan includes access to the LinkedIn Help Center FAQs and articles for quick answers.
Premium Career subscribers also get 24/7 chat support with LinkedIn’s AI-powered Help Assistant (Chat with Support) in select languages, plus live expert chat during business hours for personalized support tailored to your needs.
LinkedIn Premium Career paid subscribers may be eligible for Premium Perks — special partner offers that can include complimentary trials and exclusive discounts on products and services designed to support professional growth. If you are eligible for a free trial when subscribing to Premium, you will be eligible to redeem Premium Perks after your free trial ends and you make your first subscription payment. Eligibility and availability vary by country. Visit our Premium Perks FAQ for the most up-to-date information.
LinkedIn Premium subscriptions, such as LinkedIn Premium Career, may be refundable within 7 days from the date the subscription is charged without Premium usage. If you cancel your Premium subscription, all your Premium features, including InMail messages, will expire at the end of your billing cycle.
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