(September 02 04:26) Mashable.com
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...More about Online Dating, Dating Apps, Mashable Shopping, Culture, and Work Life
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
IMAGE: Mashable
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
You can find the original article
here