The best online dating sites for geeks, nerds, sci-fi fans, and more

Mashable's readers (and writers) are known for being obsessive about the things we love. You may say we kind of geek out about things. Okay, fine, we are geeks. We're not bothered by this, because geeks are awesome.

Dating as a geek requires combing through normies and too much dating through the same group of locals. This is where dating sites can help.

Why should you consider subscribing to a dating site?

Awesome geeks can use a bit of assistance in the dating department. Not because there aren't enough geeks out there, but because dating as a geek is tough. For women, it can involve a lot of creepy guys who want their manic pixie dream girl. For men, it can involve a lot of simply trying to not be that guy. If you're in the majority of geeks who are a little bit introverted, dating can be really intimidating. Read more...

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BEST FOR FINDING LOVE

Match

If you're serious about finding a soulmate and have the disposable income, Match is the place to go.

• Basic Membership: Free
• One month: £22.30 a month
• Three months: £19.80 a month
• Six months: £17.32 a month
• One year: £16.49 a month

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BEST FOR HOOKING UP

AdultFriendFinder

If you can get past the fact that it looks like an ad for a deserted strip club, you'll get some serious satisfaction and a confidence boost.

• Basic Membership: Free
• One month: £24.75 a month
• Three months: £16.50 a month
• One year: £12.38 a month

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BEST FOR HARDCORE GAMERS

Gamer Dating

Find your Player 2 on Gamer Dating, the charming (albeit outdated) site where gamers can totally be themselves.

• Basic membership: Free
• Silver Quest (two months): £14.44 a month
• Gold Quest (four months): £14.44 a month

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BEST FOR INTROVERTS

SilverSingles

SilverSingles has an extensive questionnaire at signup that ensures you find matches who are truly compatible.

• Basic membership: Free
• Three months: £47.45/month
• Six months: £36.81/month
• One year: £26.16/month

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BEST FOR EDUCATED GEEKS

Elite Singles

Career-focused individuals take an advanced personality test that really analyses who will complement you.

• One month: £74.21 a month
• Three months: £41.21 a month
• Six months: £32.96 a month
• One year: £20.58 a month

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BEST FOR SERIOUS DATERS

eharmony

If you love gaming but hate playing games, eharmony could find you someone serious.

• Basic Membership: Free
• Three months : £47.81 a month
• One year: £22.23 a month

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BEST FOR KINKY GEEKS

ALT

Geek in the streets but freak in the streets? Bond over bondage on this BDSM site.

• One month: £20.95 a month
• Three months: £12.95 a month
• One year: £8.95 a month

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