Europe-made alternatives · 2026
The Best European LinkedIn Alternative in 2026
The best European alternative to LinkedIn in 2026 is XING, based in Germany. It is European-owned, GDPR-native and production-ready.
By the EU Alternatives team Last updated
Our top pick this year is XING
LinkedIn alternatives are mainly Other. Browse that category for a wider shortlist beyond this list.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best European alternative to LinkedIn?
So far our directory lists one European alternative to LinkedIn: XING.
Is LinkedIn GDPR-compliant?
Microsoft has owned it since 2016 and runs it from Redmond in the United States. For a US company, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework covers transfers only if Microsoft is certified under it; otherwise they need standard contractual clauses and a transfer impact assessment, and US laws such as the CLOUD Act can reach the data either way.