Head-to-head · Video Dating Apps
Badoo vs MeetMe
Badoo leads on 0 checks, MeetMe on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBadoo · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
Badoo scores higher on our rubric for video dating apps: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Badoo is the better fit for video calls plus a broad free dating app. MeetMe is the better fit for free video chat and live-stream discovery.
- Badoo fits best
Video calls plus a broad free dating app
- MeetMe fits best
Free video chat and live-stream discovery
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Side by side
| Feature | Badoo 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | MeetMe 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Video Dating Apps | #5 in Video Dating Apps |
| Best for | Video calls plus a broad free dating app | Free video chat and live-stream discovery |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Badoo 0/6 · MeetMe 0/6 | ||
| Video profiles | Not published | Not published |
| In-app video chat | Not published | Not published |
| Video-date scheduling | Not published | Not published |
| Speed video dating | Not published | Not published |
| Livestream profiles | Not published | Not published |
| Identity verification | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Badoo is a freemium dating and social discovery service for people who want to meet others nearby, date, chat, or make friends. Its Encounters feed uses swipe-based likes and passes, with mutual likes creating matches. Discover filters… Read the review → |
MeetMe is a social discovery app for people who want to meet others nearby or around the world. It supports making friends, casual dating, and other social connections through profiles, unlimited text messaging, video chat, and live video… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Badoo — where it wins
- In-app video and voice calls support conversations after matching
- Free Encounters matching with location, age, and gender filters
- Verification, blocking, reporting, and unmatching support user control
Where it doesn't
- Premium features are required for some discovery controls
- Credits add costs for visibility boosts and other interactions
- The free experience includes a daily vote limit
MeetMe — where it wins
- Free unlimited text messaging with nearby-person discovery
- Video chat plus live streaming, viewing, gifts, and battles
- Web, iOS, and Android access with optional Premium tools
Where it doesn't
- Location-based matching may not fit people seeking broader criteria
- Support is provided through email
- Several visibility and privacy controls require Premium access
- Badoo9.2/10 · Free plan
A free-first dating app with matching, filters, and in-app video or voice calls.
Visit BadooFull verdict → - MeetMe8.7/10 · Free plan
A freemium app combining nearby discovery, video chat, and live streaming.
Visit MeetMeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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