Best for: Meeting lots of people fast
- Huge, active user base almost everywhere
- Free version lets you match and chat
- Very fast and easy to use
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $9.99 (US App Store)
Comparison
Dil Mil vs Hinge: Which Is Better? (2026)
Dil Mil is built for the South Asian diaspora with cultural filters; Hinge is a large, relationship-focused app.
Quick verdict
It depends on what you want. Choose Dil Mil if shared South Asian background, language or faith matters a lot. Choose Hinge if you want a bigger, more diverse pool with detailed profiles.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Dil Mil | Hinge |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best for | South Asian singles | Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s |
| Audience | South Asian singles in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, India and other countries | 18+, mostly 24–40, relationship-focused |
| Typical goal | Dating, relationships and marriage | Serious relationships |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | ≈ $19.99 (US App Store) | ≈ $16.99 (US App Store) |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Community | South Asian singles | Everyone |
| Cultural filters | Region, language, religion | Ethnicity, religion |
| Matching style | Swipe | Likes on profile details |
Scores
Dil Mil
- Match quality
- 3.8
- Features
- 3.8
- Value for money
- 3.6
- Safety
- 3.9
- Ease of use
- 4.1
Hinge
- Match quality
- 4.6
- Features
- 4.3
- Value for money
- 4.0
- Safety
- 4.2
- Ease of use
- 4.5
Dil Mil: pros and cons
Pros
- Built for the South Asian diaspora
- Free matching and messaging
- In-app audio and video chat
- Large, long-running app
Cons
- Community, career and education filters need VIP
- Two paid tiers with confusing prices
- Smaller pool outside big South Asian communities
Read our full Dil Mil review →
Hinge: pros and cons
Pros
- Detailed, conversation-friendly profiles
- Strong focus on real relationships
- Free version is usable, with free faith and ethnicity filters
- Good for LGBTQ+ daters
Cons
- Few daily likes, and one incoming like at a time, on the free plan
- Waitlist for new members in some regions
- Smaller user base than Tinder outside big cities
- No web version, and no calling in the app
Pricing compared
Dil Mil paid plans start at ≈ $19.99 (US App Store); Hinge paid plans start at ≈ $16.99 (US App Store). Prices vary by country and plan length — see Dil Mil pricing and Hinge pricing.
Neither feels right? Consider these
Best for: A big, well-moderated swipe app
- Big pool, with 100M+ Google Play downloads
- Photo verification required in the US
- Free in-app voice and video calls
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $2.99 for Boost (US App Store)
Frequently asked questions
Is Dil Mil good for finding marriage?
Many members are relationship- or marriage-minded, especially when using the cultural filters.