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Facebook Dating vs Reddit

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Facebook Dating

Software

It's not complicated

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Reddit logo

Reddit

Software

The front page of the internet

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Facebook Dating only available in approximately 50 countries, limiting global reach compared to Tinder or Bumble; Reddit an ads-free experience requires the paid Reddit Premium upgrade
  • They diverge on capability: Facebook Dating covers Secret Crush, Reddit covers Subreddits.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Facebook Dating and Reddit actually diverge.

Attributes where Facebook Dating and Reddit differ
AttributeFacebook DatingReddit
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20182005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Facebook Dating

  • Secret Crush
  • Events Integration
  • Groups Integration
  • Stories
  • Instagram Integration
  • Video Chat
  • Instagram
  • Facebook Events

Only in Reddit

  • Subreddits
  • Upvoting/Downvoting
  • Comments
  • Awards
  • AMAs
  • Reddit Talk
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Facebook Dating

No use cases recorded yet. See the Facebook Dating review.

Reddit

  • Following topic-based communities and discussion threadsnot Facebook Dating
  • Posting questions and getting answers from a subredditnot Facebook Dating
  • Ad-free browsing and community perks through Reddit Premiumnot Facebook Dating

Where each one falls short

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

Facebook Dating

  • Only available in approximately 50 countries, limiting global reach compared to Tinder or Bumble
  • Mobile-only platform with no desktop access, restricting usage to smartphones
  • Limited communication options: text-only messaging with no video chat feature
  • Only 20% year-over-year user growth in US/Canada (280M+ users) versus Tinder's 50M+ active daters
  • Smaller active dating user base makes finding matches difficult outside major metropolitan areas
  • Privacy concerns due to Meta's history of data mishandling and data collection for ad targeting
  • Algorithm matches based on shared interests do not necessarily ensure compatibility, particularly regarding life goals

Reddit

  • An ads-free experience requires the paid Reddit Premium upgrade
  • Premium avatar gear, r/lounge access and custom app icons are locked to Reddit Premium
  • Some communities require a minimum amount of karma before you can post or comment
  • Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the subscription ends
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Facebook Dating

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Facebook Dating review.

Reddit

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Browsing
    • Posting
    • Commenting
  • Reddit Premium$5.99/month
    • No Ads
    • Premium Awards
    • Exclusive Subreddit

Which should you pick?

Choose Facebook Dating if

  • You need secret crush.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want events integration.
Facebook Dating review

Choose Reddit if

  • You need subreddits.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want upvoting/downvoting.
Reddit review

Questions people ask

Is Facebook Dating or Reddit better?
Neither clearly leads. Facebook Dating starts at Free and Reddit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Facebook Dating or Reddit?
Facebook Dating starts at Free and Reddit at Free.
Does Facebook Dating or Reddit run on more platforms?
Facebook Dating runs on iOS, Android. Reddit runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Facebook Dating for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Facebook Dating do that Reddit cannot?
Facebook Dating covers Secret Crush, Events Integration, Groups Integration, Stories. Reddit covers Subreddits, Upvoting/Downvoting, Comments, Awards. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Facebook Dating: Is Facebook Dating free to use?

Yes. Facebook Dating is completely free with no subscriptions or premium tiers. All features including unlimited likes and seeing who liked you are free, unlike competitors like Tinder.

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Facebook Dating: How does Facebook Dating protect my privacy?

Facebook Dating creates a separate dating profile invisible to friends and family. Matches come from groups, events, and pages you follow. However, Meta collects dating activity data to improve algorithms and target ads, raising concerns given Facebook's history of data mishandling.

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Facebook Dating: What devices can I access Facebook Dating on?

Facebook Dating is only available on mobile via Facebook apps for Android and iPhone. Desktop access is not supported.

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Facebook Dating: What countries is Facebook Dating available in?

Facebook Dating is available in approximately 50 countries including the US, Canada, Europe (32 countries), and select other regions. Global availability is more limited compared to competitors like Tinder.

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Facebook Dating: How does Facebook Dating match users?

Facebook Dating uses an algorithm based on user preferences, activity, mutual connections, and shared interests from groups and events you follow. However, research shows little evidence that similarity algorithms actually predict dating compatibility.

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Facebook Dating: Does Facebook Dating have video chat?

No. Facebook Dating only supports text messaging for communication. Video chat is not available, unlike some competitors that offer video call features before meeting.

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