Which dating app is right for you? Use this guide to figure it out.

Online dating as the mainstream way to meet your partner isn't even news anymore. Nowadays, it's more shocking to say "We met at a bar" than "We met on Hinge."

Looking for love online comes with (antiquated) clichés, nervousness, and catfish paranoia, but is waiting around to randomly meet your soulmate in public any better? 

According to this GQ article about Bumble, your chances of finding love on a night out in London are three in one million. (Don't hit us with "but that's not in the U.S." excuse. Meeting people is hard everywhere). We love reality TV like The Bachelor/The Bachelorette and Love Island as much as the next person, but we can't all put our full-time careers on hold to find a fiancé. Read more...

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BEST FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE OVER TINDER

Match

Everyone knows someone who's on Match — because it offers a fun-yet-serious alternative to sites that are too marriage-focused.

• Free version: Yes
• One month of Premium: $35.99
• Three months of Premium: $19.99/month
• Six months of Premium: $17.99/month
• One year of Premium: $15.99/month

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BEST DATING APP FOR MILLENNIALS

Hinge

A great post-breakup app, Hinge is a thoughtful combo of Tinder's quick swiping and Match's relationship base.

• Free version: Yes
• One month of Hinge Preferred: $12.99
• Three months of Hinge Preferred: $6.99/month
• Six months of Hinge Preferred: $4.99/month

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BEST FOR LIBERAL PEOPLE

OkCupid

Multi-faceted matchmaking and its *woke* vibe help you meet like-minded individuals in a low stakes setting.

• Free version: Yes
• One month of A-List: $9.95/month
• Three months A-List : $7.95/month
• Six months of A-List: $6.95/month

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BEST FOR FINDING A SPOUSE

eharmony

Marriage-minded folks flock to eharmony for its success rate and its comprehensive compatibility score.

• Free version: Yes
• Six months of Premium: $59.90/month
• One year of Premium: $35.90/month
• Two years of Premium: $25.90/month

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BEST FOR FINDING A FRIEND WITH BENEFITS

Tinder

The swiping app we've all used at least once where you should be able to find a date within the hour.

• Free version: Yes
• One month of Tinder Plus: $14.99/month
• Six months of Tinder Plus: $10/month
• One year of Tinder Plus: $6.67/month

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BEST FOR ANONYMOUS HOOKUPS

Pure

The least obnoxious (and most hipster) hookup app guarantees anonymous booty calls, but needs more people.

• Free version: Yes
• One week: $14.99
• One month: $29.99

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BEST FOR SHY GUYS AND CONFIDENT GIRLS

Bumble

Women are required to make the first move with this app, making it great for shy dudes.

• Free version: Yes
• One week of Boost: $8.99/week
• One month of Boost: $24.99/month
• Three months of Boost: $16.66/month
• Six months of Boost: $13.33/month

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BEST FOR QUEER WOMEN

HER

Avoid creeps and fetishization on this queer women-only app that aims to be a safe space and a matchmaker.

• Free version: Yes
• One month of Premium: $14.99
• Six months of Premium: $11.99/month
• One year of Premium: $7.49/month

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BEST FOR QUEER MEN

Grindr

Putting "bi" in your profile might get you some hate here, but it's also a place to meet experienced men.

• Free version: Yes
• One month of Grindr XTRA: $14.99/month
• Three months of Grindr XTRA: $10/month
• Six months of Grindr XTRA: $8.50/month
• Twelve months of Grindr XTRA: $6.50/month

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BEST FOR SETTING UP REAL DATES

Coffee Meets Bagel

Skip the constant inbox notifications with CMB's smaller user base and matches that the woman has already OK'd.

• Free version: Yes
• One month of premium: $34.99
• Three months of Premium: $24.99/month
• Six months of Premium: $19.99/month
• One year of Premium: $14.99/month

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BEST FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT ASTROLOGY

NUiT

A magical app that takes care of asking for someone's birth time, plus a truly special feature for queer people.

• Free version: Yes

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BEST NON-SWIPING APP FOR NEWBIES

Zoosk

A full-scale dating site that puts you in control over an algorithm, though half of your matches may be bots.

• Free version: Yes
• One month of paid: $29.95/month
• Three months of paid: $19.98/month
• Six months of paid: $12.49/month

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BEST FOR PEOPLE WHOSE FRIENDS HATE THEIR EXES

Ship

Where single people with dating app burnout can get their friends to make matches for them.

• Free version: Yes

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BEST FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT SOMETHING SERENDIPITOUS

Happn

If you loved the movie "Serendipity" or dream of having your own Missed Connection, then this is the app for you.

• Free version: Yes
• One month of paid: $20/month
• Three months of paid: $16/month
• Six months of paid: $12/month

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BEST DESKTOP HOOKUP SITE

AdultFriendFinder

Millions of down-for-anything users make AFF great for finding a fling, but it's as sketchy as it is sexy.

• Free version: Yes
• One month: $39.95
• Three months: $26.95/month
• One year: $19.95/month

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