Best sites · Orientation & identity
HER is the best app built for lesbian, bi and queer women, Hinge is best if you want a relationship, and Bumble and Lex add different communities. All of them are free to use, so many women try two at once.
| Site | Fit for lesbian | Overall | Best for | Free version | Paid from | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HER | LGBTQ+ women and queer people | Yes | ≈ $14.99 (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| Hinge | Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s | Yes | ≈ $16.99 (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| Taimi | LGBTQ+ singles of every identity | Yes | ≈ $5.99/mo (Taimi’s own comparison) | Visit | ||
| Bumble | A big, well-moderated swipe app | Yes | ≈ $2.99 for Boost (US App Store) | Visit | ||
| Lex | LGBTQ+ people who want community and friends as well as dates | Yes | ≈ $3.99 (US App Store) | Visit |
We rank for this audience, so the order follows the fit score. The overall rating reflects the site as a whole. How we score.
Fit for lesbian · Overall rating 4.1
Best for: LGBTQ+ women and queer people
The best-known app for lesbian, bi and queer women and non-binary people. Matching, messaging, community feeds and events are free, so it works for dating and making friends.
Fit for lesbian · Overall rating 4.5
Best for: Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s
Relationship-focused, with inclusive identity options and prompts that make conversations easy. In the UK it is the only top dating app where women outnumber men.
Fit for lesbian · Overall rating 3.9
Best for: LGBTQ+ singles of every identity
An LGBTQ+ app for the whole community, with a social feed and video calls. Useful if you want dating and community in one place.
Fit for lesbian · Overall rating 4.2
Best for: A big, well-moderated swipe app
A large, well-moderated swipe app. In same-gender matches, either person can send the first message, and photo verification helps weed out fakes.
Fit for lesbian · Overall rating 3.7
Best for: LGBTQ+ people who want community and friends as well as dates
Text-first personals and community posts, popular with queer women, trans and non-binary people. Great if you’d rather be read than swiped.
The best dating apps for lesbian and queer women each work a little differently:
Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are almost twice as likely as straight adults to have used a dating site or app: 51% compared with 28%, according to Pew Research Center’s 2022 survey. And 24% of partnered LGB adults met their current partner online, compared with 9% of straight adults (Pew Research Center, 2023). In the UK, Hinge is the only top dating service where women outnumber men, at 53% (Ofcom, 2025).
Every app in this ranking is free to use. HER keeps its community features free, Lex lets you post and reply to a set number of personals each month, and Hinge’s free plan limits likes but not messages. Paid plans add extras such as advanced filters or seeing who likes you. Looking for a free dating site lesbian and queer women use on a computer? Bumble and Taimi also work in a browser.
A common complaint on lesbian dating apps is profiles from men, or couples searching for a third person, that don’t say so upfront. Use the tools each app gives you: verify your own profile, filter who you see, report anyone who misrepresents themselves and ask for a quick video call before meeting. Our guide on how to spot a catfish covers the warning signs.
Set your orientation and who you want to see carefully; it keeps your matches relevant. Say what you’re looking for, whether that’s a relationship, dating or new friends, so the right women can find you. Add one specific detail about your life to give people an easy opener.
Community features on HER and Lex are a low-pressure way to meet people before a one-on-one date. When you do meet, choose somewhere public and tell a friend where you’ll be. Our first date ideas can help.
We ranked sites on match quality, features, value, safety and ease of use, and weighed how well each fits this audience. See how we rate dating sites.
HER is the most popular app built for lesbian, bi and queer women, with dating and community features for free. Hinge is the best choice if you want a relationship, and Bumble offers a big, well-moderated pool. Lex suits women who prefer text personals to swiping.
Yes. HER, Hinge, Bumble and Taimi are free to match and message, with paid plans for extras such as advanced filters or seeing who likes you. Lex lets you write posts and message people for free, with a limit on posts.
HER is built specifically for lesbian, bi and queer women, so everyone there is part of the community. Among mainstream apps, Hinge stands out: in the UK, Ofcom found it was the only top dating app where women outnumbered men. Many women use HER and Hinge together.
Look for verified profiles, ask for a short video call before meeting and report anyone who misrepresents themselves, including couples who don’t say they’re looking for a third. Keep chats in the app until you trust someone. See our guide on how to spot a catfish for more.
Yes. Bumble has a large pool, strong moderation and photo verification, and in same-gender matches either person can send the first message. It works well alongside HER: Bumble for volume, HER for a community of women who date women. Set who you want to see carefully so your matches stay relevant.