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Badoo vs Match.com

Badoo logo

Badoo

Dating

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Match.com logo

Match.com

Dating

Start something real

From
$35.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Badoo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Badoo less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets; Match.com without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find
  • They diverge on capability: Badoo covers Encounters, Match.com covers Advanced Search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Badoo and Match.com actually diverge.

Attributes where Badoo and Match.com differ
AttributeBadooMatch.com
Starting priceFree$35.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20061993

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

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 Match.com

  • Advanced Search
  • Daily Matches
  • Messaging
  • Profile Verification
  • Events
  • Dating Advice

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Badoo

No use cases recorded yet. See the Badoo review.

Match.com

  • Finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criterianot Badoo
  • Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot Badoo
  • Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot Badoo

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

Match.com

  • Without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find
  • Seeing unlimited profiles requires the Premium subscription
  • Advanced search filters are Premium only
  • Reconnecting with profiles you already passed on requires Premium
  • Profile boosts to be seen faster are Premium only
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Badoo

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

Match.com

$35.99/month
  • Standard$35.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search Filters
  • Premium$44.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Read Receipts
    • Profile Boost

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 Match.com if

  • You need advanced search.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want daily matches.
Match.com review

Questions people ask

Is Badoo or Match.com better?
Neither clearly leads. Badoo starts at Free and Match.com at $35.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Badoo or Match.com?
Badoo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Badoo and $35.99/month for Match.com.
Does Badoo or Match.com run on more platforms?
Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. Match.com runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Badoo for free?
Yes. Badoo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Match.com starts at $35.99/month.
What can Badoo do that Match.com cannot?
Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. Match.com covers Advanced Search, Daily Matches, Messaging, 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.

Source
Match.com: How much does Match.com cost?

Match.com pricing is not publicly accessible. Access to pricing details requires visiting the Match.com website directly or contacting their support team.

Source
Match.com: Does Match.com offer free membership?

Match.com membership options and pricing are not disclosed on their public pages. Visit Match.com directly to review available membership tiers.

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