Data shape
Xing collects familiar professional-network data: profile fields, company history, events, messages, connections, and usage analytics. The difference is not that no data exists. The difference is the size, audience, and commercial gravity of the graph.
Jurisdiction matters
For users who work mainly in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, the regional focus can align better with expectations around privacy notices, data access, and professional norms. That does not eliminate risk, but it changes who is likely to value the data and why.
The scale tradeoff
A smaller network usually means fewer irrelevant recruiters and less global profiling pressure. It also means fewer opportunities if your market is outside the DACH region or if your industry has already standardized on another platform.
Best fit
Xing makes the most sense when your professional market is regional, your public profile does not need maximum reach, and you prefer a smaller graph over a feed optimized for worldwide attention.