A side-by-side look at how Connecting Odds and XING compare.
| Feature | Connecting Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
No DACH-only events, jobs or pricing tiers.
XING gates inbox features behind Premium.
We ship improvements to the app every week without a store review.
Yes — fully international, GDPR-aware, available in every market.
Free covers everything most professionals need. Paid tiers unlock advanced recruiter and company features.