Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Hinge vs Plenty of Fish
Hinge leads on 0 checks, Plenty of Fish on 1, 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 featuresPlenty of Fish · 3 of 3
Hinge scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
On matching method, Hinge gives you Compatibility where Plenty of Fish offers Swipe. Plenty of Fish offers video dating; Hinge doesn't.
Hinge is the better fit for prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating. Plenty of Fish is the better fit for singles who want swipe matching, tests and video calls.
- Hinge fits best
Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating
- Plenty of Fish fits best
Singles who want swipe matching, tests and video calls
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Side by side
| Feature | Hinge 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Plenty of Fish 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Dating Apps | #8 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating | Singles who want swipe matching, tests and video calls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Hinge 2/3 · Plenty of Fish 3/3 | ||
| Video dating | — | ✓ (best) |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Compatibility | Swipe |
| 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 → |
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
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
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
- Hinge9.2/10 · Free plan
Prompt-led dating with adaptive recommendations and profile-specific likes or comments.
Visit HingeFull 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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