Reviews

Dating Site Reviews

In-depth, hands-on reviews of popular and niche dating sites and apps — what they cost, who uses them and whether they’re worth it.

Hinge

4.5

Best for: Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s

  • Detailed, conversation-friendly profiles
  • Strong focus on real relationships
  • Free version is usable
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $30/mo

eHarmony

4.4

Best for: Serious relationships and marriage

  • Strong focus on long-term compatibility
  • Serious, older user base
  • Less time wasted on swiping
Free version
Limited
Paid from
≈ $25/mo

Muzz

4.3

Best for: Muslims looking for marriage

  • Built for Muslim marriage
  • Strong privacy and verification
  • Free matching and messaging
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $15/mo

Bumble

4.2

Best for: Women who want more control

  • Less unwanted messaging for women
  • Relationship-minded user base
  • Strong verification and safety features
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $15/mo

Match

4.2

Best for: Serious daters who like to search

  • Large, relationship-minded community
  • Powerful search filters
  • Web and app versions
Free version
Limited
Paid from
≈ $25/mo

HER

4.1

Best for: LGBTQ+ women and queer people

  • Safe, focused community
  • Free matching and messaging
  • Community and events beyond dating
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $15/mo

Tinder

4.0

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
≈ $10/mo

OurTime

3.9

Best for: Over 50s who like to browse

  • Built for 50+
  • Very easy to use
  • Free to browse
Free version
Limited
Paid from
≈ $20/mo

Taimi

3.9

Best for: LGBTQ+ singles of every identity

  • Built for all LGBTQ+ identities
  • Dating and community in one app
  • Video calls
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $15/mo

JDate

3.9

Best for: Jewish singles

  • Focused Jewish community
  • Relationship-minded members
  • Detailed faith filters
Free version
Limited
Paid from
≈ $30/mo

Best for: Career-driven professionals

  • Verified, career-focused members
  • Curated matches
  • Serious intentions
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $30/mo

Zoosk

3.8

Best for: Casual to serious dating on a budget

  • Large international user base
  • Mix of swiping and browsing
  • Web and app
Free version
Limited
Paid from
≈ $20/mo

Grindr

3.8

Best for: Gay and bi men meeting people nearby

  • Biggest community of gay and bi men
  • Free messaging
  • Works almost everywhere
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $15/mo

BLK

3.8

Best for: Black singles

  • Focused community
  • Free matching and chat
  • Simple to use
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $10/mo

Dil Mil

3.8

Best for: South Asian singles

  • Focused South Asian community
  • Useful cultural filters
  • Free matching
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $20/mo

Loosid

3.8

Best for: Sober and sober-curious singles

  • Everyone shares a sober lifestyle
  • Dating plus community
  • Free core features
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $10/mo

Badoo

3.7

Best for: Meeting people nearby, internationally

  • Large international audience
  • Free version is generous
  • Web version available
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $5/week

Chispa

3.7

Best for: Latino singles

  • Latino-focused community
  • Bilingual
  • Free matching and chat
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $10/mo

Best for: People with disabilities or chronic illness

  • Welcoming, understanding community
  • You control disclosure
  • Free core features
Free version
Yes
Paid from
≈ $10/mo