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Connecting Odds vs XING

Built for global professionals, not just DACH.

XING dominates Germany, Austria and Switzerland but feels local elsewhere. Connecting Odds offers the same career-first focus with a global feed, English-first UX, and modern mobile updates.

Feature-by-feature

A side-by-side look at how Connecting Odds and XING compare.

FeatureConnecting OddsXING
Free professional profile
Yes — unlimited
Yes
Connection-gated direct messaging
Unlimited DMs to your network
Premium membership for full DMs
Algorithm-free feed
Chronological, no boosted posts
Mixed — algorithmic recommendations
One-click apply with resume
Built in, free
Free with friction
Company pages + followers
Yes
Yes
Recruiter dashboard
Free for small teams
Paid seats
Privacy-first profile
Granular visibility per field
Public by default
Mobile + over-the-air updates
Yes via Capacitor + OTA
Native only

Why professionals switch

Global from day one

No DACH-only events, jobs or pricing tiers.

Free messaging in your network

XING gates inbox features behind Premium.

OTA mobile updates

We ship improvements to the app every week without a store review.

Frequently asked

Does Connecting Odds work in Germany?

Yes — fully international, GDPR-aware, available in every market.

Is there a premium tier?

Free covers everything most professionals need. Paid tiers unlock advanced recruiter and company features.

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