Job search and professional networking focused on Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with salary ranges and kununu review
by New Work SE · listed Nov 9, 2026
Quick verdict
If your career is based in the German-speaking market, XING is worth installing alongside LinkedIn for its local recruiters, salary ranges and kununu reviews. Outside that region it has little to offer.
Best for Professionals looking for jobs or recruiter contact in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 9, 2026. How we review
XING review
XING is a professional network and job board built around the German-speaking market. You set up a profile, tell it what kind of work you want, and browse listings across industries and seniority levels. Recruiters and employers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland use it to find candidates, so a filled-out profile can bring offers to you. It suits anyone job hunting or planning a career move in the DACH region.
In daily use it works mostly as a search and alert tool. You save preferences such as remote work, part-time hours or relocation, set up search alerts, and check recommendations as they arrive. Many listings show a salary range, and employer pages pull in kununu reviews from staff, which gives you a sense of a company before you apply. Messaging and profile editing are available in the app too.
Why we picked it: In the DACH job market XING carries real weight with local recruiters, and having salary ranges and employee reviews next to the listings saves you a lot of separate research.
Watch out for: It is far less useful outside Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Some features sit behind a paid membership, and App Store ratings are noticeably lower than on Google Play.
What we like
- Strong recruiter presence in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- Salary ranges shown on many job listings
- kununu employer reviews built into company pages
- Saved preferences and search alerts for remote, part-time or relocation roles
What could be better
- Limited relevance outside the DACH region
- Some features require a paid membership
- Mixed ratings on the App Store
Questions about XING
Is XING free?
The app is free to download and use for job searching and building a profile. Optional paid memberships unlock extra features through in-app purchases.
Which platforms does it run on?
XING is available on iPhone and Android, and there is also a web version at xing.com.
Is XING useful outside Germany?
Mostly not. Its employers and recruiters are concentrated in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, so job seekers elsewhere will usually get more out of LinkedIn.
What is kununu?
kununu is an employer review platform from the same company. XING shows its employee reviews on company profiles so you can check workplace culture before applying.
From the developer: how XING describes itself
On XING, professionals from every industry and career level can browse over 1 million jobs and get found by popular employers and more than 20,000 recruiters. XING’s goal is to match 22 million members with the right job and employer for them because people are more than just their CV. This is what XING is all about:
Find just the right job for you: Whoever you are, whatever your background and aspirations – you’ll find jobs spanning every industry, discipline and career level. Never miss out on another job opportunity again.
Get found by top recruiters: Looking for a job can be very time-consuming. So why not let the jobs come to you? Employers hiring in Germany, Austria and Switzerland use XING to find and engage with prospective employees.
Receive job recommendations: Want to work from home? Looking for a part-time position? Need to take your dog to work with you? Interested in relocating? After registering you can set your job preferences and create a search alert so the jobs come to you.
Discover your next step: The many search options, salary ranges and kununu employer reviews help you determine what you’re looking for in your next position and employer.
Gather unique insights: Find out what you can earn in advertised jobs along with information about the workplace culture. kununu reviews from hundreds of thousands of employees deliver unique insights into what it’s like to work at a company, while employer profiles let you see what the business is all about and who’ll be reviewing your application.
Foster your network: Many of the job ads on XING show you who works there so you can get in touch to find out more. You’ll also be able to connect with recruiters who are on hand to help you find the right job. And you’ll see when your contacts are celebrating their birthday, a promotion, or a change of job. As you can expect from a network like XING, you’ll also receive suggestions on who to connect with.
Discover and apply for jobs the smart way: With a XING profile, you’ve got everything you need to apply for vacancies. More and more companies now offer a streamline application process, allowing you to simply click Apply to get the ball rolling. You can also save interesting jobs, create and edit search alerts, manage the status of ongoing applications, and make a note of any upcoming job interviews.
Privacy and T&Cs: Information about privacy and our T&Cs are available by visiting xing.com/mobile and xing.com/terms. Terms of use for app stores apply.
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Text from the app store listing, quoted for reference. Our own take is above.
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