# LinkedIn Job Search vs SmartSites Comparison | | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,265 | 257 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### LinkedIn Job Search Pros: - Job Search (22 reviews) - Ease of Use (17 reviews) Cons: - Inaccurate Recommendations (10 reviews) - Filter Issues (7 reviews) ### SmartSites Pros: - Communication (20 reviews) - Customer Support (18 reviews) Cons: - Communication Issues (12 reviews) - Slow Response Time (9 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (737 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (738 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (678 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Work** | Not enough data | 9.6 (216 reviews) | | **Responsiveness** | 8.7 (118 reviews) | 9.8 (212 reviews) | | **Expertise of Team** | 8.6 (116 reviews) | 9.7 (215 reviews) | | **Execution Ability** | 8.5 (128 reviews) | 9.6 (214 reviews) | | **Communication Skills** | 8.8 (125 reviews) | 9.7 (214 reviews) | | **Professionalism** | 9.1 (130 reviews) | 9.8 (215 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (191 reviews) | 9.7 (228 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (707 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Pricing ### LinkedIn Job Search #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SmartSites #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Organic SEO Price: Contact Us Per Month Key Features: - Dedicated Project Manager - Real-Time Marketing Reports - Leads Analysis & Management [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smartsites/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Professional Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LinkedIn Job Search** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Marketing Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LinkedIn Job Search** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Ecosystem Service Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LinkedIn Job Search** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Go Live Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Admin Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Job Search Sites | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LinkedIn Job Search** | 8.9/10 | 594 | | **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | 8.8 (278 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Interoperability** | 8.8 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.2 (317 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Content | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | 8.9 (298 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Search Tools** | 9.2 (341 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Posting Tools** | 9.1 (294 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | 9.1 (311 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | 9.2 (304 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Payment** | 8.5 (254 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Portal** | 9.0 (273 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Marketing Tools** | 9.0 (277 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | 8.9 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | 8.8 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | 8.5 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | 8.8 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 8.9 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Recruiting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LinkedIn Job Search** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Marketing Strategy | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LinkedIn Job Search** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartSites** | 9.9/10 | 20 | #### Other Platform Features | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Notifications & Reminders** | Not enough data | 9.9 (14 reviews) | | **Contract Database** | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | | **Contract Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.8 (10 reviews) | | **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | 9.7 (10 reviews) | | **E-Signature** | Not enough data | 9.9 (12 reviews) | ### B2B Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LinkedIn Job Search** | N/A | N/A | | **SmartSites** | N/A | N/A | #### Team Quality | Feature | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to LinkedIn Job Search (1):** [Job Search Sites](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-search-sites) **Unique to SmartSites (28):** [HubSpot Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/hubspot-consulting-services), [Klaviyo Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/klaviyo-consulting), [Shopify Marketing Experts ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-marketing-experts), [Shopify Web Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-web-developers), [Shopify Designers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shopify-designers), [Node.js Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/node-js-developers), [Blog Writing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/blog-writing-services), [Content Editing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-editing-services), [Market Research Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/market-research-services), [JavaScript Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/javascript-developers), [Lead Generation Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-generation-services), [WordPress Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-developers), [PHP Developers ](https://www.g2.com/categories/php-developers), [E-Commerce Development Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-development), [Drupal Development Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/drupal-development), [Website Design Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-design), [User Experience (UX) Design Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-experience-ux-design-services), [Graphic Design Companies](https://www.g2.com/categories/graphic-design-services), [Content Writing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-writing-services), [Marketing Strategy Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-strategy), [Branding Agencies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/branding-agencies), [Social Media Marketing (SMM) Companies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-marketing-smm-companies), [PPC Agencies](https://www.g2.com/categories/ppc-services), [SEO Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/seo-services), [Content Marketing Agencies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-marketing-agencies), [Email Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-marketing-services), [Digital Marketing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing), [Amazon Marketing Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/amazon-marketing-services) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | LinkedIn Job Search | SmartSites | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 38.0% | 84.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.4% | 13.6% | | **Enterprise** | 21.6% | 2.4% | ### By Industry #### LinkedIn Job Search - **Information Technology and Services:** 13.8% - **Computer Software:** 8.3% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 6.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5% - **Education Management:** 4.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.5% - **Higher Education:** 2.4% - **Accounting:** 2.3% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.2% - **Other:** 50.0% #### SmartSites - **Retail:** 9.2% - **Construction:** 7.2% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.4% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 6.0% - **Financial Services:** 5.2% - **Consumer Goods:** 4.8% - **Automotive:** 4.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0% - **Computer Software:** 2.8% - **Legal Services:** 2.4% - **Other:** 47.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to LinkedIn Job Search - [ZipRecruiter](https://www.g2.com/products/ziprecruiter/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1429 reviews) - [Indeed Hiring Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/indeed-hiring-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (688 reviews) - [Naukri.com](https://www.g2.com/products/naukri-com/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (221 reviews) - [Monster](https://www.g2.com/products/monster/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (219 reviews) - [Dice](https://www.g2.com/products/dice/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (190 reviews) - [Glassdoor](https://www.g2.com/products/glassdoor/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (147 reviews) - [JobStreet](https://www.g2.com/products/jobstreet/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (12 reviews) - [cord](https://www.g2.com/products/cord/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (274 reviews) - [Handshake for Employers](https://www.g2.com/products/handshake-for-employers/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (79 reviews) - [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6707 reviews) ### Alternatives to SmartSites - [WebFX](https://www.g2.com/products/webfx/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (203 reviews) - [KlientBoost](https://www.g2.com/products/klientboost/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (401 reviews) - [The Free Website Guys](https://www.g2.com/products/the-free-website-guys/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (1350 reviews) - [CIENCE](https://www.g2.com/products/cience/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (181 reviews) - [INFUSE](https://www.g2.com/products/infusemedia-infuse/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (293 reviews) - [DashClicks](https://www.g2.com/products/dashclicks/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (245 reviews) - [SmartBug Media](https://www.g2.com/products/smartbug/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (213 reviews) - [webdew](https://www.g2.com/products/webdew/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (223 reviews) - [memoryBlue](https://www.g2.com/products/memoryblue/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (320 reviews) - [OpenMoves](https://www.g2.com/products/openmoves/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (129 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### LinkedIn Job Search - Title: [What is LinkedIn Job Search used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-linkedin-job-search-used-for) — 5 comments, 4 upvotes > **Top comment:** "It help an individual to search the better opportunity according to their interest and skills an individual can avail the opportuniy by usig this platform i..." - Title: [How to avoid fake recruiter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-avoid-fake-recruiter) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "we contact directly company hr person and web portal" - Title: [What is the best way to attract people to your LinkedIn profile?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12780-what-is-the-best-way-to-attract-people-to-your-linkedin-profile) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hello,Please add more connections to your account so that to market your account and also make sure you have added the skills you are best in. Thank you." - Title: [Does LinkedIn have CV writing mentoring program](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-linkedin-have-cv-writing-mentoring-program) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I am also interested in this question. Thank you for offering to discuss this topic. I believe that a resume plays an important role if you want to get the..." - Title: [Can we filter employees or Candidates according to the industry?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-we-filter-employees-or-candidates-according-to-the-industry) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, we can filter employees according to the the industry. It saves our time." ### SmartSites No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/linkedin-job-search-vs-smartsites)