Our 2026 top picks for the US: Tinder best for reach; Hinge best for a relationship; Bumble best free + independent.
Best for reachBest for the biggest pool and fast, casual dating
Crippled free tier from $24.99/mo ★ 4.2 (1.7M)
Best for a relationshipBest for a serious relationship, if you'll pay
Crippled free tier from $32.99/mo ★ 4.4 (1.1M)
Best free + independentBest for women-first design and a usable free tier
Usable free tier from $12.99/mo ★ 4.3 (1.8M)
Best for compatibilityBest for value-led, identity-inclusive matching
Usable free tier from $44.99/mo ★ 4.3 (287k)
Best for LGBTQ+ menBest for gay and bi men who want the largest grid
Usable free tier from $22.99/mo ★ 4.5 (385k)
Best over 50Best for over-50 daters wanting vetted, serious matches
Demo-only free tier from $27.95/mo
Best for a big international pool with a usable free tier
Usable free tier from $12.99/mo ★ 4.6 (147k)
Best for personality-first matching (MBTI + astrology)
Usable free tier from $10.83/mo ★ 4.2 (203k)
Best for women-first design and a usable free tier
Usable free tier from $12.99/mo ★ 4.3 (1.8M)
Best for iPhone gamers matching on what they play
Crippled free tier from $11.67/mo ★ 2.9 (106)
Best for curated daily matches over endless swiping
Usable free tier from $14.99/mo ★ 4.3 (21k)
Best for a genuinely free option inside Facebook
Usable free tier Free
Best for ethical non-monogamy and open relationships
Usable free tier from $29.99/mo ★ 4.3 (98k)
Best for arranging a date to actually play a game
Crippled free tier from $17.50/mo
Best for gay and bi men who want the largest grid
Usable free tier from $22.99/mo ★ 4.5 (385k)
Best for queer women and nonbinary people wanting community
Usable free tier from $14.99/mo ★ 4.4 (63k)
Best for matching with people you've crossed paths with
Usable free tier from $24.99/mo ★ 4.3 (49k)
Best for a serious relationship, if you'll pay
Crippled free tier from $32.99/mo ★ 4.4 (1.1M)
Best for a queer social network with cheap entry
Usable free tier from $7.99/mo ★ 3.8 (3k)
Best for gamers who want game-first profiles
Crippled free tier from $13.99/mo ★ 2.7 (491)
Best for the biggest gamer-only dating pool
Crippled free tier from $6.25/mo
Best for text-first, photo-optional queer dating
Usable free tier from $5.99/mo ★ 4.5 (6k)
Best for relationship-minded 30+ daters who'll pay
Demo-only free tier from $19.99/mo ★ 3.9 (232k)
Best for faith-first Muslim matching (fully paid)
Crippled free tier from $35.99/mo ★ 4.6 (8k)
Best for Muslim marriage with chaperone/wali oversight
Usable free tier from $9.99/mo ★ 4.5 (52k)
Best for value-led, identity-inclusive matching
Usable free tier from $44.99/mo ★ 4.3 (287k)
Best for over-50 daters wanting Match Group's reach
Crippled free tier from $15.96/mo ★ 3.9 (3k)
Best for free messaging and a large older base
Usable free tier from $20.94/mo ★ 4.3 (1.8M)
PureOnline Classifieds AG Best for anonymous, no-strings casual with self-destructing chats
Crippled free tier from $6.67/mo ★ 4.3 (83k)
Best for an application-only, vetted exclusive community
Demo-only free tier from $9.50/mo ★ 4 (16k)
Best for a Muzz alternative with sect and religiosity filters
Usable free tier from $9.99/mo ★ 4.4 (48k)
Best for a community-minded, travel-safe Grindr alternative
Usable free tier from $3.99/mo ★ 4.4 (27k)
Best for over-50 daters wanting vetted, serious matches
Demo-only free tier from $27.95/mo
Best for all-inclusive LGBTQ+ dating at a low entry price
Usable free tier from $4.99/mo ★ 4.4 (206k)
Best for selective, application-based dating (pricey)
Crippled free tier from $19.99/mo ★ 4.2 (54k)
Best for the biggest pool and fast, casual dating
Crippled free tier from $24.99/mo ★ 4.2 (1.7M)
Best for behaviour-based matching (fully paid)
Crippled free tier from $29.95/mo ★ 4.2 (105k)
Best for marriage-minded daters who want deep matching
Demo-only free tier from $13.90/mo ★ 4 (48k)
No apps match.
