2. LinkedIn Premium Career
Monthly Cost: £23.99/$29.99 Annual Cost: £191.88/$239.88 (£15.99/$19.99 per month equivalent)
Key Features:
- 5 InMail credits monthly
- 365-day profile viewer insights
- Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access
- Applicant insights and comparison tools
- Job application analytics
Best for: Job seekers and professionals actively looking for new opportunities. According to recent LinkedIn data, Premium Career users are twice as likely to be hired.
3. LinkedIn Premium Business
Monthly Cost: £47.99/$59.99 Annual Cost: £460.68/$575.88 (£38.39/$47.99 per month equivalent)
Key Features:
- 15 InMail credits monthly
- Unlimited people browsing
- Business insights and analytics
- Competitor analysis tools
- Industry trend reports
- Full LinkedIn Learning access
Best for: Business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals who need deeper insights and networking capabilities.
4. LinkedIn Sales Navigator Core
Monthly Cost: £79.99/$99.99 Annual Cost: £767.88/$959.88 (£63.99/$79.99 per month equivalent)
Key Features:
- 50 InMail credits monthly
- Advanced lead and company search
- Lead recommendations
- Real-time sales insights
- Custom lead lists
- Sales-focused homepage
- Advanced search filters
Best for: Sales professionals and teams focused on social selling and lead generation.
5. LinkedIn Sales Navigator Advanced
Monthly Cost: £119.99/$149.99 Annual Cost: £1,040/$1,300 (£86.67/$108.33 per month equivalent)
Key Features:
- All Core features
- TeamLink for warm introductions
- Smart Links for sales presentations
- Advanced reporting capabilities
- Team collaboration tools
- Extended network access
Best for: Sales teams requiring collaboration features and advanced reporting capabilities.
6. LinkedIn Sales Navigator Advanced Plus
Cost: Custom pricing (approximately £1,280/$1,600 per seat annually)
Key Features:
- All Advanced features
- CRM integration
- Salesforce data validation
- Microsoft Dynamics integration
- Enterprise-level reporting
- Custom implementation support
Best for: Enterprise sales teams requiring full CRM integration and advanced collaboration tools.
7. LinkedIn Recruiter Lite
Monthly Cost: £135/$170 Annual Cost: £1,344/$1,680 (£112/$140 per month equivalent)
Key Features:
- 30 InMail credits monthly
- 20+ advanced search filters
- Unlimited browsing
- Candidate tracking
- Basic ATS integration
- Team collaboration dashboard
- Hiring analytics
Best for: Individual recruiters and small hiring teams.
8. LinkedIn Recruiter Corporate
Monthly Cost: £720/$900 per seat Annual Cost: £8,640/$10,800 per seat
Key Features:
- 150 InMail credits monthly
- 40+ advanced search filters
- Bulk messaging (up to 25 at once)
- Advanced ATS integration
- Pipeline analytics
- Dedicated support
- Enterprise-level data ownership
Best for: Large recruiting firms and enterprise HR departments.
9. LinkedIn Learning
Monthly Cost: £31.99/$39.99 Annual Cost: £191.88/$239.88 (£15.99/$19.99 per month equivalent)
Key Features:
- 21,000+ professional courses
- Downloadable resources
- Course completion certificates
- Custom learning paths
- Mobile access
- Offline viewing
Best for: Professionals seeking skill development and continuous learning.
How to Choose the Right LinkedIn Account Type
Consider these factors when selecting your LinkedIn account:
- Primary Goal:
- Job searching → Premium Career
- Lead generation → Sales Navigator Core/Advanced
- Recruiting → Recruiter Lite/Corporate
- Skill development → LinkedIn Learning
- Budget:
- Consider annual billing for significant savings
- Evaluate ROI based on your specific use case
- Start with a lower tier and upgrade if needed
- Team Size:
- Individual users → Basic tiers
- Small teams → Advanced tiers
- Enterprise → Corporate/Custom solutions
- Feature Requirements:
- Basic networking → Free account
- Advanced search → Premium tiers
- CRM integration → Advanced Plus
- Bulk actions → Corporate tiers
Maximising Your LinkedIn Investment
To get the most value from your LinkedIn subscription:
- Start with the free trial period to test features
- Use all available InMail credits monthly
- Take advantage of advanced search filters
- Regularly review analytics and insights
- Utilise integration capabilities with your existing tools
Next Steps
Ready to upgrade your LinkedIn experience? Consider these actions:
- Evaluate your primary goals and budget
- Compare features across relevant tiers
- Start with a free trial of your chosen plan
- Track ROI metrics for your use case
- Adjust your subscription as needed
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Note: All prices mentioned are current as of January 2025. Currency conversions are approximate and may vary. Contact LinkedIn directly for the most current pricing in your region.
