Portfolio and network in the same product.
Behance is the default portfolio host for designers, but it's a showcase, not a professional network. Connecting Odds gives designers the same portfolio-first profile plus a network graph, DMs, and job board so a great case study can become a hiring conversation without switching tools.
A side-by-side look at how Connecting Odds and Behance compare.
| Feature | Connecting Odds | Behance |
|---|---|---|
| Free professional profile | Yes, unlimited | Portfolio-only |
| Connection-gated direct messaging | Unlimited DMs to your network | Limited creator DMs |
| Algorithm-free feed | Chronological, no boosted posts | Curated project feed |
| One-click apply with resume | Built in, free | Basic hiring channel only |
| Company pages + followers | Yes | Brand pages, weak follow graph |
| Recruiter dashboard | Free for small teams | Not available |
| Privacy-first profile | Granular visibility per field | Public by default |
| Mobile + over-the-air updates | Yes via Capacitor + OTA | Native only |
Behance is portfolio-only. Connecting Odds pairs the same portfolio layer with a real network and a hiring workflow.
Design teams source directly instead of triaging Behance DMs.
Follow, DM and post updates — not just publish a case study and hope.
Yes. Designers use the profile's featured section as a portfolio (embed Behance projects, Dribbble shots, Figma prototypes, or upload directly) and get the network and hiring layers Behance doesn't have.
Yes — most designers do. Behance remains a strong discovery surface; Connecting Odds becomes the network and inbound-hiring channel.
Yes. Design roles are one of the fastest-growing categories in 2026, and recruiter dashboards support filtering by design specializations (product, brand, motion, UX research).