Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Facebook Dating vs Plenty of Fish
Facebook Dating leads on 0 checks, Plenty of Fish on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFacebook Dating · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresPlenty of Fish · 3 of 3
Facebook Dating scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
On matching method, Facebook Dating gives you Compatibility where Plenty of Fish offers Swipe. Plenty of Fish offers video dating; Facebook Dating doesn't publish it. Plenty of Fish offers distance filter; Facebook Dating doesn't publish it.
Facebook Dating is the better fit for free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections. Plenty of Fish is the better fit for singles who want swipe matching, tests and video calls.
- Facebook Dating fits best
Free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections
- Plenty of Fish fits best
Singles who want swipe matching, tests and video calls
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Side by side
| Feature | Facebook Dating 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Plenty of Fish 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Dating Apps | #8 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections | Singles who want swipe matching, tests and video calls |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Facebook Dating 1/3 · Plenty of Fish 3/3 | ||
| Video dating | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance filter | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Compatibility | Swipe |
| Platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Daily likes limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Facebook Dating is an opt-in dating feature within the Facebook app for adults. It creates a dating profile and activity that are separate from the main Facebook profile. Suggested matches use preferences, interests and other Facebook… Read the review → |
Plenty of Fish is a dating service for singles, with web and mobile apps for creating profiles, finding potential matches and messaging after a mutual match. Its Meet Me experience adds swipe browsing, while search filters cover gender,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Facebook Dating — where it wins
- Free access with preference-based match suggestions
- Connects discovery to Facebook groups, events and Instagram
- Offers Secret Crush, profile comments and Meet Cute matches
Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only access through the Facebook app
- Feature availability and rollouts vary by market
- Dating assistant rollout is announced for the US and Canada
Plenty of Fish — where it wins
- Combines swipe browsing, search filters and algorithmic match recommendations
- Chemistry Predictor and Personality Test add profile-based compatibility tools
- POF calls support in-app video conversations
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited likes require POF Plus or a higher tier
- Seeing everyone who likes you and read receipts require POF Premium
- Unlimited first contacts and messaging are reserved for POF Prestige
- Facebook Dating9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, Facebook-connected dating option with compatibility suggestions and social discovery.
Try Facebook DatingFull verdict → - Plenty of Fish8.7/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
Swipe, search, test compatibility and talk by video on web and mobile.
Visit Plenty of FishFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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