2026 comparison
By the SalesNavSplit team · Updated July 2026
LinkedIn Sales Navigator vs LinkedIn Premium
They're often confused, but they're built for different jobs, and they're billed separately. Here's what each one is, whether Sales Navigator includes Premium, and how to get Sales Navigator for $50 a month.
Quick answer
LinkedIn Premium (Career and Business) upgrades your personal profile, who's viewed you, InMails, LinkedIn Learning, browsing, and insights. Sales Navigator is a separate B2B sales tool, with 50+ advanced search filters, Account IQ and Lead IQ, and 50 InMails. A Sales Navigator subscription includes Premium Business features, and LinkedIn adds Premium Career features to Core. In short: Premium is for networking and getting hired, Sales Navigator is for prospecting. SalesNavSplit sells the Sales Navigator license at $50/mo instead of $119.99. We do not resell Premium Career or Premium Business.
Sales Navigator prices in 2026
| Sales Navigator Core on LinkedIn | $119.99/mo, or $1,079.88/yr |
| Sales Navigator Advanced on LinkedIn | $159.99/mo, or $1,799.88/yr |
| The same Core seat through SalesNavSplit | $50/mo, or $480/yr |
Same official license, on your own LinkedIn account, with a Stripe invoice. The catch: lists, saved searches and InMail history reset every 30 days. Full LinkedIn Sales Navigator pricing.
Sales Navigator vs LinkedIn Premium at a glance
| LinkedIn Premium (Career / Business) | Sales Navigator Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Official price | $29.99 / $59.99/mo | $119.99/mo |
| With SalesNavSplit | Not sold | $50/mo |
| Built for | Networking, job seeking | B2B prospecting & sales |
| InMails per month | 5 (Career) / 15 (Business) | 50 |
| Advanced search filters | No | 50+ (function, seniority, intent) |
| Lead & account lists, alerts | No | Yes |
| Who's viewed your profile | Yes | Yes |
| LinkedIn Learning | Yes | No |
Official LinkedIn prices as listed in 2026. Prices may vary by region and app-store fees. Subscribe from desktop to avoid the "App Store tax".
Does Sales Navigator include LinkedIn Premium?
Yes, for most of it. LinkedIn says a Sales Navigator subscription includes access to Premium Business features, so you do not need to pay for Premium Business on top. Sales Navigator Core subscribers also get Premium Career features at no extra cost, including featured applicant status. The exceptions are LinkedIn Learning and Premium Career InMail credits, which are not included. And the Premium Career access ends if you cancel Sales Navigator Core.
That changes the maths. If you were going to pay $59.99 a month for Premium Business and you prospect at all, Sales Navigator covers Premium Business and adds the sales tools. Through SalesNavSplit the same official Sales Navigator license is $50 a month. Sources: LinkedIn's Sales Navigator vs Premium Business comparison and Premium Career access with Core.
For a closer head-to-head on the networking tier specifically, see Sales Navigator vs Premium Business.
Which one is right for you?
Choose LinkedIn Premium if…
You network, job-hunt, or build a personal brand.
- You want to see who viewed your profile and message contacts.
- You'd use LinkedIn Learning and career or business insights.
- You don't need to build and track large lead lists.
- You want the lower monthly price.
Choose Sales Navigator if…
You run outbound B2B sales and prospect at scale.
- You need 50+ advanced filters to target the right accounts.
- You build lead and account lists and want alerts.
- 50 InMails per month matches your outreach volume.
- You're an SDR, AE, or founder running real outbound.
The price gap and how to close it
Sales Navigator Core is the priciest of the lot at $119.99/month, roughly double Premium Business and four times Premium Career. That gap is why people settle for a Premium plan when they really need Sales Navigator.
SalesNavSplit sells one of them. You get the official Sales Navigator Core seat, sourced from resellers of official licenses, at $50/month instead of $119.99. We do not resell Premium Career or Premium Business. Every purchase includes a Stripe invoice, your LinkedIn account stays fully under your control, and activation completes within two business hours European time. No password sharing, ever.
Every Sales Navigator tier, with monthly and annual prices, is in our full LinkedIn Sales Navigator pricing guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between LinkedIn Sales Navigator and LinkedIn Premium?
LinkedIn Premium (Career and Business) upgrades your personal profile, who's viewed you, InMails, LinkedIn Learning, browsing, and insights. Sales Navigator is a separate product built for B2B sales: 50+ advanced search filters, Account IQ and Lead IQ, alerts, and 50 InMails. Premium helps you get hired and network. Sales Navigator helps you prospect and sell at scale.
Does Sales Navigator include LinkedIn Premium?
Yes, mostly. LinkedIn states that a Sales Navigator subscription includes access to Premium Business features. On top of that, Sales Navigator Core subscribers get Premium Career features at no extra cost, such as featured applicant status. Two things are not included: LinkedIn Learning and Premium Career InMail credits. If you cancel Sales Navigator Core, that Premium Career access ends with it.
Is Sales Navigator worth it over regular LinkedIn Premium?
If you run outbound B2B sales, yes. The advanced search filters and lead lists are what make targeted prospecting possible, and you get 50 InMails a month. If you mainly network, job-hunt, or post, a Premium plan (Career or Business) does the job for a lot less.
How much do they cost?
Official LinkedIn prices: Premium Career $29.99/month, Premium Business $59.99/month, and Sales Navigator Core $119.99/month. Through SalesNavSplit the same official Sales Navigator Core seat is $50 a month. We do not resell Premium Career or Premium Business.
Can I get Sales Navigator or Premium cheaper?
Sales Navigator, yes. SalesNavSplit sells the official Sales Navigator Core license at $50/month instead of $119.99, with a Stripe invoice and no password sharing. We do not resell Premium Career or Premium Business.
Sales Navigator, $50 a month instead of $119.99
The same official license, on your own account. Same features, same invoice, 58% off. Sales Navigator is the one plan we resell. Career, Business, All-in-One and Recruiter Lite stay at LinkedIn's price.
Want the full plan lineup? See our complete LinkedIn Premium plan comparison or read the Sales Navigator discount guide Or see how much LinkedIn Premium costs in 2026.