Been mulling this over for a while and this seemed like the right community to ask. Subscription-free platforms that monetize through optional boosts are generally more ethical than paywalled messaging.
Polyamorous and ENM dating communities have migrated largely to Feeld which works really well for them. Speed dating has made a comeback in both online and in-person formats which is genuinely fun.
Tinder Gold is arguably the biggest ripoff in app history — the free version works fine with patience.
Apps I've already looked at or heard recommended:
- Bumble
- Hinge
- Tinder
- Grindr