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Best Vidate Alternatives in 2026

Free#22 of 36 in Video Dating Apps

The top Vidate alternatives are Badoo, Tinder and Bumble: 15 video dating apps our editors would look at instead of Vidate, in our ranking order.

6.4/10Editor score
Vidate6.4 Visit Vidate

Vidate: A free iPhone dating app built around video introductions and live calls. Where it falls short: currently listed for iphone only.

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  1. Badoo

    Best forVideo calls plus a broad free dating app

    A free-first dating app with matching, filters, and in-app video or voice calls.

    Free plan Our Badoo verdict → Visit Badoo
    9.2/10★★★★★
    Visit Badoo
  2. Tinder

    Best forA large mainstream pool with video speed dating

    A free-to-start dating app with swipe matching, chat and video speed dating.

    Free plan · pricing on request Our Tinder verdict → Visit Tinder
    9.1/10★★★★★
    Visit Tinder
  3. Bumble

    Best forMobile dating with video calls after matching

    A mobile dating app pairing free swipe matching with calls after a mutual match.

    8.9/10★★★★☆
    Visit Bumble
  4. Best forEstablished dating with video calls and compatibility tools

    Established video dating across web and mobile, with layered matching tools.

    Free plan · pricing on request Our Plenty of Fish verdict → Visit Plenty of Fish
    8.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit Plenty of Fish
  5. MeetMe

    Best forFree video chat and live-stream discovery

    A freemium app combining nearby discovery, video chat, and live streaming.

    8.7/10★★★★☆
    Visit MeetMe
  6. LOVOO

    Best forVideo speed dating and live interaction

    A free-to-start dating app centered on nearby discovery, video chat, and speed dating.

    Free plan Our LOVOO verdict → Visit LOVOO
    8.5/10★★★★☆
    Visit LOVOO
  7. Best forCurated matches with one-to-one video dates

    A selective dating app pairing reviewed applications with curated matches and video chat.

    8.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit The League
  8. Muzz

    Best forMuslim dating with privacy controls and video calls

    A mobile dating app for Muslims, with free matching and chat plus privacy-minded calls.

    Free plan Our Muzz verdict → Visit Muzz
    8.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit Muzz
  9. Best forFree dating with social-network discovery

    A free, social-network-based dating option, though it lacks stated video-dating features.

    8.0/10★★★★☆
    Visit Facebook
  10. Match

    Best forEstablished compatibility matching, not video-first dating

    Compatibility-led recommendations and messaging, but not a video-first dating experience.

    Free plan Our Match verdict → Visit Match
    7.9/10★★★★☆
    Visit Match
  11. Hinge

    Best forPrompt-led dating where video calls aren't essential

    Prompt-led profiles and adaptive matching for people who prefer in-person dating.

    Free plan Our Hinge verdict → Visit Hinge
    7.8/10★★★★☆
    Visit Hinge
  12. Taimi

    Best forLGBTQ+ discovery where video isn't required

    A flexible LGBTQ+ dating app for discovery and chat, not a video-first experience.

    • Identity verification
    Free plan Our Taimi verdict → Visit Taimi
    7.7/10★★★★☆
    Visit Taimi
  13. Filteroff

    Best forMobile speed-dating events with live video dates

    A free-to-use iOS dating app centered on live video dates and speed-dating events.

    • Speed video dating
    • Identity verification
    • In-app video chat
    7.5/10★★★★☆
    Visit Filteroff
  14. AYO

    Best forQuick video speed dates with prompts

    A focused mobile app for quick, prompt-led video dates and mutual messaging.

    • Speed video dating
    • Video profiles
    • Identity verification
    Free plan Our AYO verdict → Visit AYO
    7.4/10★★★★☆
    Visit AYO
  15. Best forPeople seeking timed online or in-person speed dates

    A scheduled-event alternative to profile swiping, built around timed video rounds.

    • Video-date scheduling
    • Speed video dating
    • In-app video chat
    7.3/10★★★★☆
    Visit SprintDate

Vidate Alternatives: Common Questions

What is the best alternative to Vidate?

Badoo: #1 in our Video Dating Apps ranking, with an editor score of 9.2 out of 10. A free-first dating app with matching, filters, and in-app video or voice calls.

Is there a free alternative to Vidate?

Yes. Badoo, Tinder, Bumble, Plenty of Fish and MeetMe have a free plan or a free tier (15 of the 15 alternatives on this page).

Vidate vs Each Alternative

#ToolFree planPaid fromVideo profilesIn-app video chatVideo-date schedulingSpeed video datingScore
22VidateYesNoneYesYes——6.4
1BadooYes—————9.2
2TinderYes—————9.1
3BumbleYes—————8.9
4Plenty of FishYes—————8.8
5MeetMeYes—————8.7
6LOVOOYes—————8.5
7The LeagueYes—————8.4
8MuzzYes—————8.3
9Facebook DatingYesNone————8.0
10MatchYes—————7.9
11HingeYes—————7.8
12TaimiYes—————7.7
13FilteroffYes——Yes—Yes7.5
14AYOYes—YesYes—Yes7.4
15SprintDateYes—NoYesYesYes7.3

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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