Bumble
Swipe app with some of the strongest safety tools.
- Price
- From about $9/mo
- Free version
- Yes, usable
Best for Women who want more control over who contacts them
Mainstream
The biggest swipe app, for everything from casual to serious.
Tinder has more users than any other dating app, which means more matches but also more people who aren't looking for what you are.
| Best for | Younger daters who want the largest pool |
|---|---|
| One month | About $24.99 |
| Lowest price | From about $6/mo · Tinder Plus; prices vary by age, location and device. Gold and Platinum cost more. |
| Free version | About 100 likes a day, plus matching and messaging, with ads. |
| App | iPhone and Android |
| Owner | Match Group |
| Founded | 2012 |
Ready to try Tinder?
From about $6/mo. You can start free.
Swipe app with some of the strongest safety tools.
Best for Women who want more control over who contacts them
Dating and community for queer women and non-binary people.
Best for Lesbian, bi and queer women and non-binary people
Low-cost dating for singles over 50.
Best for People over 50 on a budget
Head-to-heads: Tinder vs Bumble, Hinge vs Tinder
Tinder costs about $24.99 for one month, or from about $6/mo on a longer plan. Tinder Plus; prices vary by age, location and device. Gold and Platinum cost more. Prices were checked in October 2026 and can change, so confirm at checkout.
About 100 likes a day, plus matching and messaging, with ads. The free version is enough to meet people.
Tinder's safety features include: Face Check video-selfie verification, expanding across the US; Photo verification; Prompts that flag possibly offensive messages. It scores 7.5 out of 10 for safety and privacy in our ratings.
Younger daters who want the largest pool. Best for volume and for people under 30. Look elsewhere if you want a serious crowd.