Software · head to head
Badoo vs Match.com
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.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Badoo and Match.com actually diverge.
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
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.
Choose Match.com if
- You need advanced search.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want daily matches.
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.
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