Our verdict
EME Hive — known for years as EastMeetEast — is a dating app for Asian and Asian American singles in North America, now with added live chat and community features.
Bottom line: Worth adding alongside Hinge if you want a partner who shares an Asian background.
Great for: Asian American singles in North America
Not ideal for: People outside North America or who do not want culture-based matching.
From EastMeetEast to EME Hive
For years, EastMeetEast was the best-known dating app for Asian Americans. It has since been rebranded as EME Hive, and the new version adds live chat, friendship and community features alongside dating. The core idea has not changed: a space for Asian and Asian American singles in North America who want a partner who understands their background.
Profiles make heritage part of the conversation. You can share where your family is from, which languages you speak and how important culture is to you, and filter on the same details. For people who have grown tired of explaining family expectations — or being fetishised on mainstream apps — that shared context is the main draw.
Who it suits: Asian and Asian American singles in the US and Canada, typically from their mid-twenties to around forty, who want to date within the diaspora or with people who value the culture.
What to keep in mind: the membership is concentrated in large North American cities; outside them the pool is small. Messaging and extras need a subscription, and refunds are generally not offered after the first few days.
Our tip: be specific about what heritage means to you — food, language, holidays, family closeness — rather than just listing a country. Specifics start better conversations than labels, and they help the right people recognise you.
EME Hive at a glance
| Audience | Mostly 25–40, Asian diaspora in the US and Canada |
|---|---|
| Typical goal | Relationships |
| Free version | Yes — Create a profile, Browse and like, Heritage and background details |
| Paid from | ≈ $9/mo (see all plans) |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Focused Asian American community
- Background and language filters
- Affordable
Cons
- Smaller outside big North American cities
- Messaging is paid
- No refunds after the first days
Key features
- Asian diaspora focus
- Built for Asian and Asian American singles in North America.
- Background details
- Share heritage, languages and what matters to you culturally.
- Community features
- The EME Hive rebrand added live chat and friendship features.
How much does EME Hive cost?
| Plan | Indicative price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Create a profile, Browse and like, Heritage and background details |
| Standard | ≈ $9+/mo | Messaging, More visibility |
| Premium | ≈ $10+/mo | Everything in Standard, Read receipts, Advanced sort and filters |
Prices are indicative, in US dollars unless another currency is shown, and were checked September 23, 2026. Apps often charge different amounts by country, age, platform and plan length — confirm the final price in the app before paying.
Want the full breakdown and ways to save? Read our EME Hive pricing guide and free trial options.
Is EME Hive safe?
Use video chat before meeting and report suspicious profiles.
Before meeting anyone, follow our verification checklist.
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EME Hive FAQ
Is EME Hive the same as EastMeetEast?
Yes — EastMeetEast has been rebranded as EME Hive.
Is EME Hive free?
Joining and browsing are free; messaging and extras need a subscription.
Who is EME Hive for?
Asian and Asian American singles, mainly in the US and Canada.