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Clubhouse vs Raya

Clubhouse logo

Clubhouse

Dating & Social

Drop-in audio chat

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raya logo

Raya

Dating & Social

An exclusive community

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Clubhouse has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clubhouse the App Store listing, seller of record Alpha Exploration Co., shows the app as free to download and discloses no subscription tier or paid feature at all; Raya access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • They diverge on capability: Clubhouse covers Audio Rooms, Raya covers Exclusive Membership.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clubhouse and Raya actually diverge.

Attributes where Clubhouse and Raya differ
AttributeClubhouseRaya
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos
Founded20202015

Identical on both: 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 Clubhouse

  • Audio Rooms
  • Clubs
  • Replays
  • Chat
  • Spatial Audio
  • Creator Monetization
  • Twitter
  • Android support

Only in Raya

  • Exclusive Membership
  • Committee Review
  • Privacy Protection
  • Social Networking
  • Work Networking
  • Cultural Events

Both cover

  • Instagram
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Clubhouse

No use cases recorded yet. See the Clubhouse review.

Raya

  • Private membership network for dating, networking and friendshipnot Clubhouse
  • Meeting vetted members while controlling your visibilitynot Clubhouse
  • Application-gated social access rather than open sign-upnot Clubhouse

Where each one falls short

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

Clubhouse

  • The App Store listing, seller of record Alpha Exploration Co., shows the app as free to download and discloses no subscription tier or paid feature at all

Raya

  • Access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • Full functionality of the service is only available while a paid membership is active
  • Memberships are sold only as 1, 6 or 12 month auto-renewing terms
  • Auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours before the end of the period
  • Cancelling a subscription only takes effect at the end of the current period, with no mid-term exit
  • Accounts can be suspended or terminated for conduct judged not to reflect the community guidelines
  • The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Clubhouse

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Join Rooms
    • Host Rooms
    • Follow Users

Raya

$9.99/month
  • Membership$9.99/month
    • Access to Community
    • Dating Mode
    • Social Mode

Which should you pick?

Choose Clubhouse if

  • You need audio rooms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want clubs.
Clubhouse review

Choose Raya if

  • You need exclusive membership.
  • You work on Ios.
  • You also want committee review.
Raya review

Questions people ask

Is Clubhouse or Raya better?
Neither clearly leads. Clubhouse starts at Free and Raya at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clubhouse or Raya?
Clubhouse has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clubhouse and $9.99/month for Raya.
Does Clubhouse or Raya run on more platforms?
Clubhouse runs on Ios, Android, Web. Raya runs on Ios.
Can I use Clubhouse for free?
Yes. Clubhouse has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raya starts at $9.99/month.
What can Clubhouse do that Raya cannot?
Clubhouse covers Audio Rooms, Clubs, Replays, Chat. Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Committee Review, Privacy Protection, Social Networking. Both handle Instagram, Ios support.
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