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Online dating is kind of the best thing that ever happened to introverts.
You can now scan for a potential mate without ever leaving the comfort zone that is your couch. Of course, eventually you’ll need to get up and actually go on a date. But hey, it’s better than trying to find a single cutie in the dive bar crowd or approaching a random person in a coffee shop.
Being introverted doesn’t necessarily mean you’re shy, but if you are a little more reserved than outgoing, dating apps can be a great way to make a first move without feeling like you’re putting yourself out there too much. Read more…
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BEST FOR ANONYMOUS BROWSING
Match
Incognito Mode lets you browse anonymously and view profiles without the other person knowing.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: $35.99
- Three months: $59.97 ($19.99 per month)
- Six months: $107.94 ($17.99 per month)
- 12 months: $191.88 ($15.99 per month)
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BEST FOR CONVERSATION STARTERS
Hinge
Prompts provide a jumping off point for conversation.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: $19.99
- Three months: $39.99 ($13.33 per month)
- Six months: $59.99 ($9.99 per month)
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BEST FOR SHY MEN AND OUTGOING WOMEN
Bumble
Men get a better idea of which women actually want to talk and women get less creepy messages.
- Free version: Yes
- One week: $9.99
- One month: $24.99
- Three months: $49.99 ($16.66 per month)
- Six months: $79.99 ($13.33 per month)
- Lifetime: $119.99
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BEST FREE DATING APP
OkCupid
An Incognito mode lets you remain invisible to everyone on the site unless you like or message them.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: $9.99
- Three months: $23.99 ($7.99 per month)
- Six months: $29.99 ($4.99 per month)
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BEST FOR SOMETHING SERIOUS
eharmony
RelyID helps verify the information provided by other members, like their name, city, and age so you can avoid being catfished.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: $59.95
- Three months: $89.85 ($29.95 per month)
- Six months: $179.40 ($29.90 per month)
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BEST FOR BUSY PEOPLE
EliteSingles
Career-focused individuals take an advanced personality test that really analyzes who will complement you.
- Free version: Yes
- Three months: $113.85 ($37.95 per month)
- Six months: $167.70 ($27.95 per month)
- 12 months: $239.40 ($19.95 per month)
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BEST FOR MESSAGE ANXIETY
Zoosk
Panicked about sending messages? Use the Super Send feature and allow Zoosk to do it for you.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: $29.99
- Three months: $59.99 ($20 per month)
- Six months: $75.99 ($12.50 per month)
- 12 months: $149.99 ($12.50 per month)
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BEST FOR PLANNING DATES IRL
Coffee Meets Bagel
Skip the endless browsing altogether: Coffee Meets Bagel sends curated matches and encourages meeting up.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: $34.99
- Three months: $74.99 ($25 per month)
- Six months: $119.99 ($20 per month)
- 12 months: $179.99 ($15 per month)
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BEST QUEER DATING APP
Lex
Lex operates like a fun, sexy, interesting newspaper ads section.
- Free version: Yes
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BEST FOR PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Happn
Too scared to approach cuties you see in passing? Happn makes it easier by introducing strangers who are within walking distance.
- Free version: Yes
- One month: $24.99
- Six months: $89.99 ($14.99 per month)
- 12 months: $119.99 ($9.99 per month)
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BEST FOR PRIVACY
Anomo
Match anonymously and get to know people with icebreaker questions — you don't even need to upload a profile picture.
- Free version: Yes
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BEST FOR THE 50+ CLUB
SilverSingles
Dating over 50 doesn't have to be a hassle. SilverSingles will give you thoughtful, quality matches that are most likely to turn into long-term partnerships.
- Free version: no
- Three months: $17.95 per month
- Six months: $9.95 per month
- 12 months: 8.95 per month