Been testing a couple of options and wanted to sanity-check with people who've spent more time on these. The best platforms generate revenue from ads rather than subscriptions, keeping core access genuinely open.
Match.com is still considered a gold standard for serious relationship seeking despite the cost. Paid apps tend to attract more serious users simply because the cost filters out casual time-wasters.
Platforms I've been comparing:
- Hinge
- Coffee Meets Bagel
- Bumble