Stir plans and prices
| Plan | Indicative price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Profile and browsing, Messaging with mutual matches, Stir Time scheduling |
| Standard | ≈ $17+/mo | More ways to connect |
| Premium | ≈ $18–40/mo | See your instant matches, Message before matching, Profile boosts, Move your like to the top |
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.
What’s free on Stir?
- Profile and browsing
- Messaging with mutual matches
- Stir Time scheduling
Free, Standard and Premium
You can browse and message mutual matches on Stir for free. Two paid levels add more:
- Standard — more ways to connect than the free version, at the lower price point.
- Premium — see your instant matches, message before matching, boost your profile and move your like to the top of someone's list.
Both are sold in several lengths, and the per-month price drops substantially on longer terms. Stir also regularly offers free messaging to some of your top picks, so free members get a taste of premium features.
Is it worth paying?
- Use the free version for two weeks and see how many mutual matches you get.
- Premium is useful when time is short — messaging before matching skips a step.
- Choose a longer term only if your area has plenty of active parents.
Cancelling
Subscriptions renew automatically. If you subscribed in the App Store or Google Play, cancel there. For website subscriptions, go to Account Settings → Manage Subscription on a computer. For refund questions, Stir directs members to Match Group's customer care at [email protected].
Because Stir is small compared with mainstream apps, check how many active parents are nearby before choosing a long term — a year of Premium only makes sense if the local pool is busy.
How to cancel
Need to leave for good? See how to delete your Stir account.
Cheaper alternatives
| Site | Rating | Best for | Free version | Paid from | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eHarmony | Serious relationships and marriage | Limited | ≈ $25/mo | Visit | |
| Match | Serious daters who like to search | Limited | ≈ $25/mo | Visit | |
| Hinge | Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s | Yes | ≈ $30/mo | Visit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stir free?
Yes. The free version includes profile and browsing, messaging with mutual matches, stir time scheduling.
How do I cancel my Stir subscription?
If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, cancel in your phone’s subscription settings. If you paid on the website, cancel in your Stir account settings. App-store subscriptions are cancelled in the store. For refund questions, Stir points members to [email protected].
Why is Stir more expensive for me?
Many dating sites vary prices by country, age, platform and plan length. The price shown in your site account is the one that applies to you.