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Badoo vs EliteSingles

Badoo logo

Badoo

Software

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EliteSingles logo

EliteSingles

Software

Intelligent matchmaking for educated singles

From
$31.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Badoo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Badoo covers Encounters, EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Badoo and EliteSingles actually diverge.

Attributes where Badoo and EliteSingles differ
AttributeBadooEliteSingles
Starting priceFree$31.95/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20062008

Identical on both: platforms (iOS, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Badoo

  • Encounters
  • People Nearby
  • Live Video
  • Photo Verification
  • Spotlight
  • Super Powers
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Only in EliteSingles

  • Personality Assessment
  • Smart Matching
  • Daily Matches
  • Profile Verification
  • Have You Met
  • Wildcard Matches

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Badoo

  • Less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
  • Profile verification process is weaker than competitors, leading to more fake profiles

EliteSingles

Nothing recorded yet. See the EliteSingles review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Badoo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Encounters
    • Messaging
    • People Nearby
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • See Who Likes You
    • Invisible Browsing
    • Popularity Boost

EliteSingles

$31.95/month
  • Premium Light$44.95/month
    • Unlimited Messaging
    • See All Photos
    • View Visitors
  • Premium Classic$31.95/month
    • All Light Features
    • Read Receipts

Which should you pick?

Choose Badoo if

  • You need encounters.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want people nearby.
Badoo review

Choose EliteSingles if

  • You need personality assessment.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want smart matching.
EliteSingles review

Questions people ask

Is Badoo or EliteSingles better?
Neither clearly leads. Badoo starts at Free and EliteSingles at $31.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Badoo or EliteSingles?
Badoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Badoo and $31.95/month for EliteSingles.
Does Badoo or EliteSingles run on more platforms?
Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. EliteSingles runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Badoo for free?
Yes. Badoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month.
What can Badoo do that EliteSingles cannot?
Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Smart Matching, Daily Matches, Profile Verification. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Badoo: When was Badoo founded?

Badoo was founded in April 2006 in London by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and is available in 190 countries in 47 languages.

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