Comparison · 18+
Tinder vs Bumble vs Hinge vs Badoo in 2026
Who each app is for, what Gold or Premium actually costs, and how you cancel. Then other dating sites taking members near you.
The four everyone asks about
Tinder
Biggest pool. Easy to start, easy to overspend.
Cancel Tinder
Bumble
Fewer drive-by openers. Chats expire in 24 hours.
Cancel Bumble
Hinge
Prompts and photo comments. More work, better signal.
Cancel Hinge
Badoo
Large global base and video chat. Verify, never send money.
Cancel Badoo
Side by side
| App | Best for | Paid from | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tinder |
Casual, volume | ~$10/mo | Photo verify, report/block |
 Bumble |
Women message first | ~$15/mo | Photo verify, women-first chats |
 Hinge |
Relationships | ~$20/mo | Photo verify, prompts |
 Badoo |
International | ~$10/mo | Photo verify, video chat |
Starting rates in USD. They change by country, term, and store vs web.
How to choose
- Name the goal — casual, serious, or international.
- Budget the renewal — not the intro. Pricing
- Find cancel first — store vs web are different doors. Cancel
- Stay skeptical — video chat, no money. Flags
FAQ
What’s the best app in 2026?
Tinder for volume, Bumble for women-first chats, Hinge for intent, Badoo for international. If those miss, compare sites in your region.
How much do they cost?
Free tiers, then about $10–$50/mo. Term and store vs web change the number. Screenshot the full table.
Pay on day one?
No. Use free long enough to see the pool and find cancel.