Best LinkedIn analytics tools for B2B in 2026

The LinkedIn analytics tool landscape changed in 2026. Shield, long the default for personal-profile analytics, is winding down, and Inlytics now redirects to DemandBird. For most founders and B2B teams, AuthoredUp is now the go-to for per-post analytics, Taplio bundles analytics with writing and scheduling, Supergrow suits personal branding, and LinkedIn's free native analytics cover the basics.

TL;DR

• Free: LinkedIn native analytics for posts, profile and company pages.

• Per-post depth: AuthoredUp, $19.95 a month or $16.63 billed annually.

• All-in-one: Taplio from $39 a month (AI writing from $69).

• Personal branding: Supergrow from about $19 a month. Teams and agencies: Socialinsider from about $99 a month billed annually.

LinkedIn analytics tools at a glance

Prices from vendor pages as reported in comparisons checked July to August 2026.

What changed in 2026

Two well-known tools are no longer options:

• Shield is winding down, according to several 2026 reviews (Swydo, ViralBrain).

• Inlytics: inlytics.io now returns a permanent redirect to DemandBird, verified on 31 August 2026 (ViralBrain).

At the same time, LinkedIn's official analytics API now lets approved tools read post and profile data with the account holder's permission, and tools built on it are more stable and safer for your account (Swydo). Ask any tool you consider how it gets its data.

The best LinkedIn analytics tools

1. LinkedIn native analytics

Free post, profile and page analytics inside LinkedIn. Enough for basic impressions, engagement and follower trends.

• Best for: everyone, as the baseline.

2. AuthoredUp

A LinkedIn post editor with per-post analytics attached, widely seen as the closest replacement for Shield. $19.95 a month, or $16.63 billed annually (Swydo). Its Business plan is $14.95 per profile a month with a minimum of three profiles (ViralBrain).

• Best for: founders and creators who want to learn what makes their posts work.

3. Taplio

Scheduling, inspiration, AI drafting and analytics in one workspace. Starter at $39 a month has no AI; Growth at $69 adds AI writing; Pro at $199 adds lead outreach (The Guide X).

• Best for: creators who want one tool for writing, scheduling and tracking.

4. Supergrow

A personal-branding tool with analytics on top posts and follower growth, from about $19 a month (same source).

• Best for: founders building a personal brand on a budget.

5. Socialinsider

Multi-network analytics with competitor benchmarking, from around $99 a month billed annually (Swydo).

• Best for: marketing teams and agencies reporting on company pages and competitors.

6. Buffer

A low-cost scheduler with analytics at $5 per channel per month, covering company pages (ViralBrain).

• Best for: small teams managing several networks.

The metrics that matter

Impressions are a vanity metric on their own. For B2B, track:

• Engagement from your ICP: who is liking and commenting, not how many.

• Profile visits: a sign your post made people curious about you.

• Follower growth from target roles.

• Conversations started: DMs, connection requests and replies.

• Meetings sourced: the number that matters.

Our guide to LinkedIn posts that get meetings goes deeper.

Which tool fits you

• Just starting: native analytics.

• Posting several times a week: AuthoredUp.

• Want writing and scheduling too: Taplio.

• Building a personal brand on a budget: Supergrow.

• Reporting for a team or clients: Socialinsider.

For content, see LinkedIn post ideas and LinkedIn content formats. Our LinkedIn content team tracks these metrics for every founder we work with.

FAQ

What is the best LinkedIn analytics tool?

For per-post analytics, AuthoredUp. For an all-in-one creator tool, Taplio. For team reporting with competitors, Socialinsider. LinkedIn's free native analytics cover the basics.

Is Shield still available?

Several 2026 reviews report Shield is winding down. Check its status before signing up, and consider AuthoredUp as an alternative.

What happened to Inlytics?

inlytics.io now redirects to DemandBird, verified in August 2026.

Are LinkedIn analytics tools safe for my account?

Tools using LinkedIn's official API with your permission are the safest. Ask each vendor how it accesses data.

Which LinkedIn metrics matter most for B2B?

Engagement from your ideal customers, profile visits, follower growth from target roles, conversations started and meetings sourced.

About this listicle

We are GROU, a B2B pipeline agency that runs lead generation, outbound, and LinkedIn content for clients across manufacturing, fintech, iGaming, software, and professional services. Pricing and status come from the sources linked inline, checked September 2026.

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