Most seasoned singles know that dating culture can be broken up into hookup culture and actually-looking-to-date-long-term relationship culture. Most online dating sites are a mix of both, and after living with online dating as an increasingly ubiquitous option for the past 20 years, the general public (mostly) sees dating sites as a super normal means to find casual dates or a hookup.
But what if you're looking for a serious relationship that lasts? What if you just don't want to be alone on Valentine's Day ever again? What if you're over casual dating and just want someone consistent to come home to? What if you have no idea where to start? Big names like match and eharmony likely come to mind, but they're not interchangeable â" nor are they your only options. Read more...
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YOUR BEST OPTION
matchThe OG dating site reigns supreme with a proven algorithm and more users than the population of NYC.
- Free version: Yes
- Three months of Premium: $26.99/month
- Six months of Premium: $23.99/month
- One year of Premium: $20.99/month
BEST FOR LIBERALS AND LEFTISTS
OkCupidWitty and inclusive, OkCupid calculates compatibility for those who will only get serious with someone woke.
- Free version: Yes
- One month of OkCupid Basic: $44.99
- Three months of OkCupid Basic: $29.99/month
- Six months of OkCupid Basic: $22.49/month
- One month of OkCupid Premium: $54.99
- Three months of OkCupid Premium: $36.66/month
- Six months of OkCupid Premium: $27.49/month
BEST FOR THOSE DATING TO MARRY
eharmonyCasual daters will feel smothered, but eharmony has made serious changes to appeal to marriage-minded millennials.
- Free version: Yes
- Six months of Premium: $40 to $60/month
- One year of Premium: $30 to $40/month
- Two years of Premium: $20 to $30/month
BEST SERIOUS APP FOR MILLENNIALS
HingeMillennials finally have an algorithm-oriented, instant gratification app that's more mature than Tinder.
- Free version: Yes
- One month of Hinge Preferred: $29.99
- Three months of Hinge Preferred: $19.99/month
- Six months of Hinge Preferred: $14.99/month
BEST FOR CAREER-ORIENTED PEOPLE
EliteSinglesWhat could be a niche paradise for career-oriented singles is dampened by an algorithm that doesn't always listen.
- Free version: Yes
- Three months of Premium: $57.95/month
- Six months of Premium: $44.95/month
- One year of Premium: $31.95/month
BEST FOR QUEER WOMEN
HERA queer women-only app that will introduce you to tons of lesbians you didn't even know existed.
- Free version: Yes
- One month of HER Premium: Starting at $14.99
- Six months of HER Premium: Starting at $9.99/month
- One year of HER Premium: Starting at $7.49/month
BEST FOR OUTGOING WOMEN AND SHY MEN
BumbleWith women making moves and matches expiring after a day, Bumble gets you considering matches more seriously.
- Free version: Yes
- One week of Boost: $8.99
- One month of Boost: $24.99
- Three months of Boost: $16.66/month
- Six months of Boost: $13.33/month
- Lifetime Boost: $119.99
BEST FOR PEOPLE 50 AND OVER
SilverSinglesSkip fishing through unreliable age filters and try a site dedicated to those looking for romance later in life.
- Free version: Yes
- Three months of Premium: $49.95/month
- Six months of Premium: $37.95/month
- One year of Premium: $27.95/month
BEST FOR GETTING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Coffee Meets BagelFeeling rusty? Skip the flooded inbox with CMB's small user base and authentic, curated matches.
- 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
BEST FOR FINDING A FRIEND WITH BENEFITS
TinderThe OG swiping app where you'll find everyone you know, a ton who you don't know, and a date in under 10 minutes.
- Free version: Yes
- One month of Tinder Plus: $9.99
- Six months of Tinder Plus: $5/month
- One year of Tinder Plus: $3.33/month
- One month of Tinder Gold: $29.99
- Six months of Tinder Gold: $15/month
- One year of Tinder Gold: $10/month
BEST FOR ATTACHMENT-FREE SEX
PureThe least obnoxious (and most hipster) hookup app guarantees anonymous booty calls, but needs more people.
- Free version: Yes
- Weekly Pure membership: $14.99
- Monthly Pure membership: $28.99
- In-app purchases: Varying prices
BEST DESKTOP HOOKUP SITE
AdultFriendFinderMillions 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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