Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Dating Apps (2026)
The cheapest dating apps is Bumble at $0/mo. 7 offer a free tier (Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid). This page compares 7 options on entry price, free tier, HIPAA/SOC 2 and best-for — every figure linked to its source, updated June 2026.
7 options compared on price, free tier, compliance and fit — ranked cheapest-first. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it; quote-only tiers show “—”, never a guess.
Key takeaways
- Cheapest: Bumble at $0/mo (Free).
- Typical paid price: from $13.49/mo, median $32.99/mo, up to $39.99/mo — across 7 with published pricing.
- Free tier: Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, Tinder, Match, eharmony.
- Tracked: 7 vendors, data current through 2026-06-15.
Comparison
| # | Dating App | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | SOC 2 | Best for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bumble | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | — | Women seeking more control over who can message them | vidaselect.com |
| 2 | Hinge | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | — | Relationship-seekers who want depth over volume | vidaselect.com |
| 3 | OkCupid | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | — | LGBTQ+ users seeking inclusive identity options | datingapps.com |
| 4 | Plenty of Fish | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | — | Budget-conscious daters who want free messaging without paying | roast.dating |
| 5 | Tinder | $0/mo Free | Yes | — | — | Casual dating and hookups | datingapps.com |
| 6 | Match | $31.99/mo Standard | Yes | — | — | Adults 30+ seeking serious relationships | datingapps.com |
| 7 | eharmony | $35.9/mo Premium Extra (24-month) | Yes | — | — | Serious relationship seekers prioritising long-term compatibility | datingapps.com |
Prices are the lowest published self-serve monthly rate as captured on the linked source. Annual-billing and usage details are on each vendor's record in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest dating apps?
Bumble has the lowest published entry price at $0/mo (Free), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does dating apps cost per month?
Across the 7 dating apps with published paid pricing, the median starting price is $32.99/mo, ranging from $13.49/mo to $39.99/mo, as of 2026-06-15. 7 also offer a free tier.
Which dating apps have a free plan?
Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, Tinder, Match, eharmony offer a free tier.
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How we compiled this
Published self-serve subscription pricing was collected per provider on the accessed date; because the major dating apps gate exact numbers behind in-app paywalls and apply documented dynamic pricing (varying by age, location, gender, and platform), the standard US 1-month published rate is recorded per tier and corroborated against a second dedicated 2026 pricing source. All figures are flat per-account per month in USD; these are consumer apps with no per-seat model, so billingModel is flat throughout. HIPAA/BAA are not applicable to consumer dating apps and are recorded null; longer 3/6/12-month commitments lower the per-month rate but are summarized in notes rather than as annualDiscountPct unless the provider publishes a discrete annual price, and minutes/calls/overage fields are null for every tier.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published prices and compliance on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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