Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Hinge vs Facebook Dating
Hinge leads on 1 check, Facebook Dating on 0, and 3 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 scoreHinge · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresHinge · 2 of 3
Hinge scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Hinge offers distance filter; Facebook Dating doesn't publish it.
Hinge is the better fit for prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating. Facebook Dating is the better fit for free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections.
- Hinge fits best
Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating
- Facebook Dating fits best
Free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections
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Side by side
| Feature | Hinge 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Facebook Dating 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Dating Apps | #5 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating | Free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Hinge 2/3 · Facebook Dating 1/3 | ||
| Video dating | — | Not published |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance filter | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Compatibility | Compatibility |
| Platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Daily likes limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Hinge is a mobile dating app for people seeking connections that can lead to in-person dates. Members build profiles with photos, prompts, and personal details, then browse a Discover feed of recommended profiles. The app supports matching… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hinge — where it wins
- Prompts and personal details support expressive dating profiles
- Recommendations adapt to interactions and date feedback
- Like or comment on specific profile content before matching
Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only on iOS and Android
- Free members have a limited number of daily likes
- No voice or video calling
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
- Hinge9.2/10 · Free plan
Prompt-led dating with adaptive recommendations and profile-specific likes or comments.
Visit HingeFull verdict → - Facebook Dating9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, Facebook-connected dating option with compatibility suggestions and social discovery.
Try Facebook DatingFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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