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Growing 11 data points: 3 reviews and reports, 8 bills.
Not happy with LinkedIn? Here is what else is out there, with what teams report paying.
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8 teams
1.0 stars · 1 reviewSwitch
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How much does LinkedIn cost? Teams here report a median of $800 a year (8 bills). See plans
Is LinkedIn overpriced?
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From teams paying for it today, plus the reasons teams leave. Is your LinkedIn bill bloated?
Bad customer support.
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Own onboarding and records; rent payroll, tax filing and benefits.
Switch if you want something running this week and your process is standard. Build if your process is your edge, you want to own your data, or per-seat pricing keeps rising. LinkedIn: Own onboarding and records; rent payroll, tax filing and benefits.
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