Dating App Paywall Transparency Report (2026)
Every platform audited and ranked from 100% free to strict paywalls
10 / 10 100% Free
Zero subscriptions, credits, or paywalled communication. Completely free messaging.
7 - 9 / 10 Free Matched Chat
Mutual matches can chat 100% free with no credit card. Premium adds boosts and filters.
4 - 6 / 10 Freemium with Caps
Basic free features available, but swipe limits, blurry likes, or wait timers push upgrades.
1 - 3 / 10 Strict Paywall
Essential messaging and reading incoming chats requires mandatory paid subscriptions.
| # | Paywall Score | Free Messaging | Credit Card Req. | Pricing | Paywall Audit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 📱 Facebook Dating | 10/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $0.00 | ★ 4.9 | Paywall Audit → |
| 2 | 🌈 Lex | 10/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $0.00 | ★ 4.8 | Paywall Audit → |
| 3 | 🆓 Finya | 10/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $0.00 | ★ 4.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 4 | 💬 Mingle2 | 10/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $0.00 | ★ 3.7 | Paywall Audit → |
| 5 | 🖤 Hinge | 8/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $29.99 - $49.99/mo | ★ 4.6 | Paywall Audit → |
| 6 | 🖤 Hinge+ | 8/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $29.99 - $34.99/mo | ★ 4.6 | Paywall Audit → |
| 7 | 🖤 Hinge X | 8/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $49.99/mo | ★ 4.6 | Paywall Audit → |
| 8 | 💛 Bumble | 8/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $14.99 - $80/mo (Boost/Premium/Premium+) | ★ 4.5 | Paywall Audit → |
| 9 | 💛 Bumble Premium | 8/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $14.99 - $80/mo (Boost to Premium+) | ★ 4.5 | Paywall Audit → |
| 10 | 🐾 SCRUFF | 8/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $9.99 - $29.99/mo (SCRUFF Pro) | ★ 4.4 | Paywall Audit → |
| 11 | 👩❤️💋👩 HER | 8/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $14.99 - $24.99/mo | ★ 4.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 12 | 👩❤️💋👩 HER Premium | 8/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $14.99/mo | ★ 4.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 13 | 🔹 LaBlue | 8/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | €6.90 - €12.90/mo | ★ 3.8 | Paywall Audit → |
| 14 | 🤍 AsexualCupid | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $9.99 - $19.99/mo | ★ 4.5 | Paywall Audit → |
| 15 | 👻 Boo | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $9.99 - $19.99/mo | ★ 4.3 | Paywall Audit → |
| 16 | 🔺 Feeld Majestic | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $29.99/mo (monthly); ~$12.50/mo annually | ★ 4.3 | Paywall Audit → |
| 17 | 📡 LOVOO | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | €9.99 - €29.99/mo | ★ 4.3 | Paywall Audit → |
| 18 | 🔺 Feeld | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $29.99/mo (monthly); ~$12.50/mo annually | ★ 4.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 19 | 🎶 Turn Up | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $7.99 - $14.99/mo | ★ 4.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 20 | 💜 Badoo | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $12.99 - $29.99/mo | ★ 3.9 | Paywall Audit → |
| 21 | 💜 Badoo Premium | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $12.99/mo | ★ 3.9 | Paywall Audit → |
| 22 | 🌐 Happn | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $14.99 - $29.99/mo | ★ 3.8 | Paywall Audit → |
| 23 | 🌐 Happn Premium | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $14.99/mo | ★ 3.8 | Paywall Audit → |
| 24 | 🎮 Kippo | 7/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $9.99 - $14.99/mo | ★ 2.5 | Paywall Audit → |
| 25 | 💝 TrulyMadly | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | Free (optional subscription for boosts and visibility) | ★ 4.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 26 | 🌈 Taimi | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $9.99 - $29.99/mo | ★ 4.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 27 | 🟨 Grindr | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $19.99 - $39.99/mo | ★ 4.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 28 | 🟨 Grindr XTRA | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $19.99/mo | ★ 4.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 29 | 🟨 Grindr Unlimited | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $39.99/mo | ★ 4.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 30 | 🦆 QuackQuack | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | Free (optional premium features available) | ★ 4.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 31 | 🔥 Tinder | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $15 - $55/mo (dynamic pricing; invite-only Select tier at $499/mo also exists) | ★ 4.0 | Paywall Audit → |
| 32 | 🔥 Tinder Gold | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $25 - $45/mo | ★ 4.0 | Paywall Audit → |
| 33 | 🔥 Tinder Platinum | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $30 - $55/mo | ★ 4.0 | Paywall Audit → |
| 34 | 🌸 Tantan | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $9.99 - $19.99/mo | ★ 4.0 | Paywall Audit → |
| 35 | ⭕ Inner Circle | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $19.99 - $39.99/mo | ★ 3.9 | Paywall Audit → |
| 36 | 📍 Happn Premium+ | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $24.99 - $49.99/mo | ★ 3.9 | Paywall Audit → |
| 37 | 😊 Hily | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $9.99 - $24.99/week or $20-$40/mo | ★ 3.8 | Paywall Audit → |
| 38 | 🐟 Plenty of Fish | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $9.99 - $30/mo (Plus/Premium/Prestige tiers) | ★ 3.6 | Paywall Audit → |
| 39 | 🐟 POF Premium | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $19.99/mo | ★ 3.6 | Paywall Audit → |
| 40 | 👋 MeetMe | 6/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | Free (optional Premium/Turbo for ad removal and visibility) | ★ 3.5 | Paywall Audit → |
| 41 | ☕ Coffee Meets Bagel | 5/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $19.99 - $34.99/mo | ★ 4.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 42 | ☕ Coffee Meets Bagel Premium | 5/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $19.99/mo | ★ 4.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 43 | 🌴 PinaLove | 5/10 | ✓ Yes | ✓ No upfront | $19.99/mo | ★ 3.8 | Paywall Audit → |
| 44 | 💘 OkCupid | 5/10 | ✗ Locked | ✓ No upfront | $19.99 - $39.99/mo | ★ 3.7 | Paywall Audit → |
| 45 | 💘 OkCupid Premium | 5/10 | ✗ Locked | ✓ No upfront | $29.99/mo | ★ 3.7 | Paywall Audit → |
| 46 | 🌸 Aisle | 3/10 | ✗ Locked | ✓ No upfront | Freemium; verified women get free premium access | ★ 4.0 | Paywall Audit → |
| 47 | 🧵 Stitch | 3/10 | ✗ Locked | ✓ No upfront | $20 - $40/mo | ★ 4.0 | Paywall Audit → |
| 48 | ⏳ Cupid Media Age Dating | 3/10 | ✗ Locked | ✓ No upfront | $24.99 - $39.99/mo | ★ 3.5 | Paywall Audit → |
| 49 | 👨👧 SingleParentMeet | 3/10 | ✗ Locked | ✓ No upfront | $14.99 - $29.99/mo | ★ 3.4 | Paywall Audit → |
| 50 | 🧡 Meetic | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✓ No upfront | €19.99 - €39.99/mo | ★ 3.6 | Paywall Audit → |
| 51 | 💘 FilipinoCupid | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✓ No upfront | $29.99 - $39.99/mo | ★ 3.5 | Paywall Audit → |
| 52 | 🎖️ Uniform Dating | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✓ No upfront | £14.99 - £29.99/mo | ★ 3.3 | Paywall Audit → |
| 53 | 💙 Match.com | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $19.99 - $39.99/mo | ★ 3.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 54 | 🍋 Pure | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $14.99 - $39.99/mo | ★ 2.5 | Paywall Audit → |
| 55 | 💋 Kismia | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $19.99 - $39.99/mo | ★ 2.4 | Paywall Audit → |
| 56 | ⛪ Christian Mingle | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $24.99 - $49.99/mo | ★ 2.3 | Paywall Audit → |
| 57 | ⏳ OurTime | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $17.96 - $34.96/mo | ★ 2.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 58 | ✡️ Jdate | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $29.99 - $59.99/mo | ★ 2.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 59 | ⏳ OurTime VIP | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $34.96/mo | ★ 2.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 60 | 💙 Zoosk | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $29.95 - $34.99/mo (1-month); ~$7.50-$20/mo on longer plans | ★ 2.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 61 | 👵 SilverSingles | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $27.95 - $49.95/mo | ★ 2.0 | Paywall Audit → |
| 62 | 👵 SilverSingles Premium | 2/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $27.95/mo | ★ 2.0 | Paywall Audit → |
| 63 | ❤️ Parship | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | €39.90 - €79.90/mo | ★ 3.4 | Paywall Audit → |
| 64 | 🎓 ElitePartner | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | €39.90 - €79.90/mo | ★ 3.3 | Paywall Audit → |
| 65 | 🎓 The League | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $99 - $999/mo depending on tier | ★ 3.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 66 | 🔞 AdultFriendFinder | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $24.95 - $39.95/mo | ★ 2.4 | Paywall Audit → |
| 67 | 🤫 Ashley Madison | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $49.00 - $149.00/package | ★ 2.3 | Paywall Audit → |
| 68 | 🤫 Ashley Madison Credits | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $49.00 - $149.00/pack | ★ 2.3 | Paywall Audit → |
| 69 | 💎 Seeking | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $89.99 - $139.99/mo | ★ 2.2 | Paywall Audit → |
| 70 | 💍 eHarmony | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $35.90 - $69.90/mo | ★ 2.1 | Paywall Audit → |
| 71 | 🎓 EliteSingles | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $29.95 - $59.95/mo | ★ 1.9 | Paywall Audit → |
| 72 | 😈 BeNaughty | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $19.99 - $39.99/mo | ★ 1.8 | Paywall Audit → |
| 73 | 🌐 Dating.com | 1/10 | ✗ Locked | ✗ Yes upfront | $49.99 - $99.99/mo | ★ 1.7 | Paywall Audit → |
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