Head-to-head · Video Dating Apps
Plenty of Fish vs MeetMe
Plenty of Fish 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 scorePlenty of Fish · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
Plenty of Fish scores higher on our rubric for video dating apps: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Plenty of Fish is the better fit for established dating with video calls and compatibility tools. MeetMe is the better fit for free video chat and live-stream discovery.
- Plenty of Fish fits best
Established dating with video calls and compatibility tools
- MeetMe fits best
Free video chat and live-stream discovery
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Side by side
| Feature | Plenty of Fish 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | MeetMe 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in Video Dating Apps | #5 in Video Dating Apps |
| Best for | Established dating with video calls and compatibility tools | 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, Tickets, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Plenty of Fish 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 | Founded in 2003, Plenty of Fish is an online dating service for singles seeking profile discovery, matching, messaging, and video conversations. It runs on the web, iOS, and Android, with a free starting experience. Members can browse… 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
Plenty of Fish — where it wins
- Video calls, mutual-match chat, and swipe browsing in one service.
- Filters cover gender, location, age, distance, and religion.
- Recommendations, Chemistry Predictor, and Personality Test support matching.
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited first contacts, priority likes, and messages require POF Prestige.
- Read receipts and seeing everyone who likes you require POF Premium.
- Extended profile viewing and ad-free use require POF Plus.
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
- Plenty of Fish8.8/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
Established video dating across web and mobile, with layered matching tools.
Visit Plenty of FishFull 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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