Best Dating Apps · pricing · Updated June 2026
Hinge pricing (2026)
Hinge starts at $0/mo (Free), across 3 plans. Best for Relationship-seekers who want depth over volume. Every figure links to Hinge's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Free)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Relationship-seekers who want depth over volume; Users who prefer writing-based profiles over pure photo browsing; Young professionals in urban markets; People who found Tinder too casual and Bumble's timer stressful
Hinge plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | flat | Free tier: prompt-based profiles, up to 8 likes per day, and standard matching. No paid extras. | vidaselect.com |
| Hinge+ | $32.99 | — | flat | Unlimited likes, advanced preferences/filters, and see everyone who liked you. Standard US 1-month rate ($32.99); ~$21/mo on 3-month ($64.99) and ~$16/mo on 6-month ($99.99) terms. Pricing may vary by location. | vidaselect.com |
| HingeX | $49.99 | — | flat | Everything in Hinge+ plus Skip the Line, Priority Likes, and enhanced recommendations. Standard US 1-month rate ($49.99); ~$33/mo on 3-month ($99.99) and ~$24/mo on 6-month ($149.99) terms. Pricing may vary by location. | vidaselect.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. Hinge's official help center (help.hinge.co Subscribing-to-Hinge-or-HingeX) returned 403 to automated fetch; standard US 1-month rates taken from a 2026 Hinge pricing search summary citing that help article, corroborated by VIDA Select's 2026 Hinge+ vs HingeX breakdown. Hinge applies dynamic pricing by age/location. Cross-checked against help.hinge.co.
Capabilities
Integrations: Apple App Store, Google Play.
Key features: Prompt-based profiles — 3 written prompts replace the standard bio format; Like with comment — respond to a specific photo or prompt when liking; Roses — premium signal of strong interest (1 free/day, purchasable); Standouts — algorithm-curated profiles Hinge predicts you will like; See all likes at once in a gallery (Hinge+); Unlimited likes (Hinge+); Advanced dealbreaker filters (Hinge+); Skip the Line — continuous priority in recommendation feed (HingeX); Priority Likes — likes delivered to top of recipient's queue (HingeX); Video dates in-app; Hinge tagline: 'Designed to be deleted' (relationship-focused positioning).
Plan limits: Free: 8 likes per day; Free: 1 free Rose per day (premium signal); Free: up to 10 Standout profiles viewable per day; Free: can see likes received but must scroll one-by-one to find them (no gallery view); Free: basic filters only (gender, distance, age, ethnicity, religion).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hinge cost?
Hinge starts at $0/mo (Free); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
What are cheaper alternatives to Hinge?
Cheaper dating apps than Hinge (entry $0/mo) include Tinder at $13.49/mo, Plenty of Fish at $19.99/mo, Match at $31.99/mo. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does Hinge support HIPAA?
Hinge HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Hinge have a free plan?
Hinge free tier: Yes.
Hinge vs alternatives
Cheaper dating apps alternatives
- Match from $31.99/mo
- Plenty of Fish from $19.99/mo
- Tinder from $13.49/mo