DEVAE vs LinkedIn for developers
DEVAE vs LinkedIn for developers: LinkedIn is professional networking built around resumes and recruiters; DEVAE is a network built around shipped work, live pairing and collaboration.
LinkedIn is the general professional network, built around resumes, job listings and recruiter outreach. DEVAE is a network built specifically for developers, where profiles are made of shipped projects and rooms hosted rather than titles, and where the feed is people building things.
LinkedIn remains the place recruiters look, so keep it. DEVAE is where you show the work that LinkedIn only describes: the project posts, the snippets, the rooms you ran. Developers typically link their DEVAE profile from LinkedIn as proof of work.
Last reviewed 17 September 2026. We build DEVAE; details about LinkedIn come from its public documentation and may change.
Feature comparison
| Feature | DEVAE | |
|---|---|---|
| Live collaboration rooms | Yes | No |
| Screen + terminal sharing | Yes | No |
| CLI | Yes (@devae/cli) | No |
| Co-founder / collaborator matching | Yes | No (general networking) |
| Developer feed | Yes | General professional feed |
| Code snippets with collaborators | Yes | No |
| Hackathons / events | Yes | General events |
| Free for individuals | Yes (open beta) | Yes (Premium optional) |
| Desktop app | macOS, Windows, Linux | No (web + mobile) |
Where each one shines
DEVAE is strong at
- Profiles built from shipped work and activity, not self-described titles.
- A feed of developers building, in your stack, without engagement-bait.
- Live rooms with screen and terminal sharing for real collaboration.
- Co-founder and collaborator matching.
- CLI, snippets, hackathons, desktop and Android apps.
LinkedIn is strong at
- Where recruiters and hiring managers actually search.
- Job listings, company pages and a professional identity outside tech.
- Massive network effects across every industry.
Who should pick which
Pick DEVAE if
- You want a profile that proves what you build.
- You want to talk to developers, not recruiters.
- You need to collaborate, not only network.
Pick LinkedIn if
- You are actively job hunting and need recruiter visibility.
- Your network is broader than developers.
- You need company pages and job postings.
Try DEVAE alongside what you already use. Free for individuals in open beta.
Sign up freeFrequently asked questions
No. Use both: LinkedIn for recruiters, DEVAE for proof of work and collaboration.
DEVAE is not a job board. It is where developers show and share work; opportunities come from the people who see it.
Not currently. A DEVAE profile is built from what you post and build, plus a short bio and links.
Yes, for individuals during the open beta.
