Questions people ask
How much does XING Premium cost?
Premium costs 7.95 or 9.95 EUR a month on the 12-month term, according to meetergo (October 2026), which gives both figures. The 3-month term is 11.95 EUR a month, and a year at 7.95 EUR comes to 95.40 EUR. [1]
When do I have to cancel Premium to avoid another charge?
Cancel at least 21 days before the term ends. Guides from 2016 to 2026 say three weeks, one review says 14 days, and XING's 2025 reply on Trustpilot says the last day works. Three weeks is the date that works under all three readings. [2] [3]
How do I cancel Premium online?
Request cancellation on XING's cancellation page, give a reason, click the link in the identification email, then press “Kündigung erklären”. If the online flow fails, cancel by letter, email or fax and keep proof of sending. [7] [9]
Does ProJobs have to be cancelled separately?
Yes. Heise and netz-trends (both 2021) say ProJobs is a separate add-on that needs its own cancellation. XING's 2021 statement says both can be cancelled by email, so cancel ProJobs as its own item and keep proof. [7] [10]
Is XING free to use?
Yes. Basic is free and includes a profile, job search and contact with your existing network. Basic members can message only existing contacts, so reaching strangers needs Premium. [11] [12]
Why do so many reviewers rate XING one star?
Trustpilot rates XING 2.1 out of 5, with 81% of 1,065 reviews at one star. In recent reviews, most complaints are about billing, renewals and cancellation, and Trustpilot does not verify reviews. [4] [5]
Can I delete my account, and what happens to my data?
Yes. Cancel paid add-ons first, then delete the profile under Settings > Account. Reviewers report ID or photo requests and emails after deletion, and the sources here do not say how long XING keeps data after deletion. [13] [5]
How much does a job ad cost?
A single XING job ad costs 899 EUR net for 60 days, plus VAT, which is 1,069.81 EUR gross at 19% (OnApply, 2026). Resellers quote 449 to 999 EUR net for the same ad (Personalturm, 2026), so compare before you buy. [14] [15]
What does TalentManager cost?
TalentManager Core costs 366 EUR a seat a month, or 4,390 EUR a year, and Pro costs 474 EUR a month, according to Sprad (October 2026). The minimum term is disputed, so get it in writing before you sign. [16] [17]
Who owns XING?
New Work SE, based in Hamburg, runs XING. Burda, its majority owner, raised its stake to 100% in June 2025 through a squeeze-out, according to MEEDIA (26 June 2025). [18] [19]
Does XING still have groups?
No. XING removed groups and events in January 2022 to focus on job placement, according to heise. [8]
Is XING still useful for finding a job?
For listings, yes, with caveats. Full job listings are visible without logging in, but reviewers say many are stale or duplicated, and some find the AI search useful. [18] [6]