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Best for: Serious daters who like to search
- Large, relationship-minded community
- Free members can chat with their matches
- Strong search, on the web and in apps
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $19.99 (US App Store)
Zoosk · Alternatives
Sites Like Zoosk With Free Messaging or Bigger Pools
Zoosk isn’t for everyone. Here are the best dating sites to try instead, depending on what you want.
When to look at Zoosk alternatives
Zoosk suits people who like a mix of browsing and swiping. People look at sites like Zoosk because they can’t message for free, because purchases can’t be refunded, because they can’t hide their profile, or because they live outside the US, Canada and Australia. If you’re getting good Connections, there’s no reason to leave.
If you want free messaging
Plenty of Fish is the closest in style, with search and swiping, and you can message your matches for free. Hinge is free to match and message, and better for relationships. OkCupid also works on the web and matches on answers to questions.
If you want a serious relationship
Match is the strongest alternative. It has long profiles and detailed search, and free members can chat with their matches. See Match vs Zoosk. eHarmony does the matching for you with a compatibility quiz, and it runs separate sites for the UK as well as the US, Canada and Australia.
If you want to hide your profile
Many services let you step back without deleting. Hinge has Pause, Match has a Hidden setting and Tinder lets you turn off Discovery.
If you’re over 50
OurTime is built for older singles and is simple to use. See our over-50 dating sites ranking.
If you live in the UK
Zoosk isn’t available there. Our UK dating sites ranking lists the services that are.
Comparison table
| Site | Rating | Best for | Free version | Paid from | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | Serious daters who like to search | Yes | ≈ $19.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Plenty of Fish | Free messaging and searching a big pool yourself | Yes | ≈ $19.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Hinge | Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s | Yes | ≈ $16.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| eHarmony | Serious relationships and marriage | Limited | shown after you sign up | Visit | |
| OurTime | Over 50s who like to browse | Limited | ≈ $19.99 for 1 week (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Tinder | Meeting lots of people fast | Yes | ≈ $9.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Bumble | A big, well-moderated swipe app | Yes | ≈ $2.99 for Boost (US App Store) | Visit | |
| EliteSingles | Busy professionals who want something serious | Limited | ≈ $64.99 for 1 month | Visit |
The best alternatives
Best for: Free messaging and searching a big pool yourself
- Free messaging with matches
- Huge, broad membership
- You can search and filter yourself
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $19.99 (US App Store)
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Best for: Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s
- Detailed, conversation-friendly profiles
- Strong focus on real relationships
- Free version is usable, with free faith and ethnicity filters
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $16.99 (US App Store)
4
Best for: Serious relationships and marriage
- Strong focus on long-term compatibility
- Detailed quiz and compatibility scores
- Free Basic membership with no time limit
- Free version
- Limited
- Premium
- shown after you sign up
5
Best for: Over 50s who like to browse
- Built for people over 50
- Very easy to use
- Free to search and like
- Free version
- Limited
- Paid from
- ≈ $19.99 for 1 week (US App Store)
6
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)
7
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)
Best for: Busy professionals who want something serious
- Profiles are reviewed before they go live
- Selfie-video photo verification
- Voice calls inside the site
- Free version
- Limited
- Paid from
- ≈ $64.99 for 1 month
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Zoosk?
Match is our top Zoosk alternative for most people. The best choice depends on your goals.
Is there a free alternative to Zoosk?
Yes — see our best free dating sites and apps.