Cedar
Cedar: A video-profile dating app for interest-led discovery, currently in pre-launch beta. Ranked #54 of 55 in Dating Apps for Gen Z by our editors (3.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for video-first daters who prefer concise profiles.
At a glance
- Editor score3.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forVideo-first daters who prefer concise profiles
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Video profilesYes
- Facts checked29 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- 20-second introductory videos replace written bios
- Add up to three short videos tagged with interests
- Feed surfaces profiles sharing three selected interests
Where it doesn't
- Still in pre-launch beta waitlist, not publicly launched
- Discovery is limited to swipe-based profiles and interest filters
- Mobile-only, with email support
Our verdict on Cedar
Cedar centers dating profiles on short video rather than written bios. It is designed for people who would rather introduce themselves visually and browse around shared interests than write or read longer profile text. A profile includes a 20-second introduction and can include up to three additional short videos tagged with interests. During onboarding, users select three interests; Cedar says its feed surfaces people who share them, with swipe-based discovery for profiles. The app is intended for iOS and Android, and its planned free-at-launch model may appeal to daters looking for a mobile option without a paid entry tier.
Its defining tradeoff is the format. Short clips and interest tags give profiles a visual, concise shape, while the lack of written bios keeps that format central. This may suit people comfortable presenting themselves on video, but it leaves less room for people who prefer written introductions or more varied profile prompts. Discovery is focused on shared interests and swiping rather than a broader range of described matching modes, so Cedar is a more specific choice than a general-purpose dating app.
Availability matters before choosing it: Cedar is currently in pre-launch beta waitlist, and public launch has not yet occurred. The vendor says the app will be free at launch, while premium features may be added later, so the free model describes planned availability rather than a public service users can access now. Its listed platforms are iOS and Android, with email as the support channel. Cedar is worth watching for video-first daters drawn to interest-filtered profiles, but people seeking an available service today or written-profile dating should consider another app.
Cedar pricing
Cedar fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android |
| Video profiles | Yes |
| Profile prompts | No |
| Interest matching | Yes |
| In-app video chat | Not verified |
| Discovery style | Mixed |
| Free likes limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | cedardating.com |
| Facts checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Cedar
- HingePrompt-led profiles and adaptive recommendations support more intentional dating.9.3
- BumbleA mobile dating app pairing swipe matching with calls, verification and optional paid tools.9.2
- TinderFlexible swipe-based dating and social discovery on web and mobile.9.1
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