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Badoo vs Feeld

Badoo logo

Badoo

Dating & Social

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Feeld logo

Feeld

Dating & Social

Dating for the open-minded

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Badoo less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets; Feeld technical bugs and glitches including messages failing to send, profiles not loading, and app crashes
  • They diverge on capability: Badoo covers Encounters, Feeld covers Couple Profiles.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Badoo and Feeld actually diverge.

Attributes where Badoo and Feeld differ
AttributeBadooFeeld
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebiOS, Android
Founded20062014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating & Social).

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 Feeld

  • Couple Profiles
  • 20+ Sexualities
  • 20+ Gender Identities
  • Incognito Mode
  • Group Chat
  • Desires Tags

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

Feeld

  • Technical bugs and glitches including messages failing to send, profiles not loading, and app crashes
  • Automatic account blocking on any user report without human review upfront, leading to false positives
  • Normie creep diluting the community as mainstream daters join, watering down the curated pool of genuinely open-minded users
  • Smaller user base in rural and non-urban areas limiting options outside major cities
  • User behavior issues including unicorn hunting by couples and transactional approaches that disrespect authentic connection

Pricing, plan by plan

Badoo

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

Feeld

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Feeld review.

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 Feeld if

  • You need couple profiles.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want 20+ sexualities.
Feeld review

Questions people ask

Is Badoo or Feeld better?
Neither clearly leads. Badoo starts at Free and Feeld at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Badoo or Feeld?
Badoo starts at Free and Feeld at Free.
Does Badoo or Feeld run on more platforms?
Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. Feeld runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Badoo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Badoo do that Feeld cannot?
Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. Feeld covers Couple Profiles, 20+ Sexualities, 20+ Gender Identities, Incognito Mode. 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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Feeld: What is Feeld's pricing?

Feeld's Majestic tier (single paid plan) costs $11.99/month or $23.99 for three months ($8/month). Regional and device pricing variations exist, with Premium Plus ($34.99/month single or roughly $17/month annually) adding priority likes and advanced features.

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Feeld: How does Feeld's Constellation feature work?

Constellation allows couples to link their accounts into a shared profile introduced in 2024. Both partners see incoming likes and browse profiles together, making it useful for couples exploring non-traditional relationships.

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Feeld: How many gender identities and orientations does Feeld support?

Feeld supports 20+ gender identities and 20+ sexual orientations. Profiles can list relationship structures including open, poly, partnered-and-curious, and solo.

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Feeld: What features are available in the free tier?

Free tier includes basic profile creation, limited profile browsing, and restricted messaging capabilities. Majestic premium adds the ability to see who liked you and advanced filters.

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Feeld: How many active users does Feeld have?

Feeld has grown to 2M+ active users and consistently ranks in the Google Play top 10 in its dating app category.

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