Head-to-head · LGBTQ+ Dating Apps
Hornet vs Taimi
Hornet leads on 1 check, Taimi on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHornet · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTaimi · 3 of 4
Hornet scores higher on our rubric for lgbtq+ dating apps: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Taimi offers gender identity options; Hornet doesn't publish it. Taimi offers orientation options; Hornet doesn't publish it. Hornet offers in-app video calls; Taimi doesn't publish it. On platforms, Hornet gives you Multiple where Taimi offers Ios.
Hornet is the better fit for gay men wanting social and dating features. Taimi is the better fit for LGBTQ+ matching with AI-assisted discovery.
- Hornet fits best
Gay men wanting social and dating features
- Taimi fits best
LGBTQ+ matching with AI-assisted discovery
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Side by side
| Feature | Hornet 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Taimi 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in LGBTQ+ Dating Apps | #4 in LGBTQ+ Dating Apps |
| Best for | Gay men wanting social and dating features | LGBTQ+ matching with AI-assisted discovery |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Hornet 2/4 · Taimi 3/4 | ||
| Gender identity options | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Orientation options | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Identity verification | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-app video calls | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Mixed | Mixed |
| Platforms | Multiple | Ios |
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| Our verdict | Hornet is a mobile and web social-dating service for gay, bisexual, transgender and queer men. It combines nearby and worldwide profile discovery with hashtags, advanced filters, text and audio messaging, one-to-one video chat, video… Read the review → |
For LGBTQ+ adults looking for dating, friendship, or other connections, Taimi combines dating profiles with chat and social features. Its matching considers sexuality, gender identity, and interests, while filters and local or global… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hornet — where it wins
- Nearby and worldwide discovery with hashtags and advanced filters
- Text, audio and video messaging plus one-to-one video chat
- Feeds, stories, livestreams and verification extend beyond dating
Where it doesn't
- App Store pricing varies by region
- Some privacy, discovery, visibility and communication tools require membership
- Its focus on gay, bi, trans and queer men is not for every dater
Taimi — where it wins
- Matches and filters by sexuality, gender identity, and interests
- Supports local and global discovery alongside chat and social features
- AI assistant can like profiles and send initial messages
Where it doesn't
- Distributed as an iPhone and iPad app, with no other platform listed
- Premium filters, profile preferences, and custom location require a paid subscription
- AI assistant and social features may not suit people seeking dating-only tools
- Hornet9.1/10 · Free plan
A broad gay social-dating app combining discovery, messaging, video and community feeds.
Visit HornetFull verdict → - Taimi8.8/10 · Free plan
An LGBTQ+ dating and social app with local and global discovery, available on iOS.
Visit TaimiFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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