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Facebook Dating vs Thursday

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Facebook Dating

Dating

It's not complicated

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Thursday logo

Thursday

Dating

Delete the apps, meet in real life

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Thursday has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Facebook Dating only available in approximately 50 countries, limiting global reach compared to Tinder or Bumble; Thursday no pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Facebook Dating covers Secret Crush, Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Facebook Dating and Thursday differ
AttributeFacebook DatingThursday
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20182021

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 Facebook Dating

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

Only in Thursday

  • Thursday-Only Access
  • In-Person Events
  • Roses
  • Video Profiles
  • Prompts
  • Conversation Starters

Both cover

  • Instagram
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Facebook Dating

  • People in niche groups finding partners with shared hobbiesnot Thursday
  • Event attendees connecting romantically from the same eventsnot Thursday
  • Facebook community members discovering dating prospects through groupsnot Thursday
  • Users keeping dating activity separate from regular Facebooknot Thursday

Thursday

  • Event ticketing and ticket salesnot Facebook Dating
  • Event management for recurring weekly or regular eventsnot 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

Thursday

  • No pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • Website only references event ticketing without specific cost details

Pricing, plan by plan

Facebook Dating

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Facebook Dating review.

Thursday

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Thursday Access
    • Matching
    • Events
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Extra Roses
    • See Who Likes You
    • Priority Access

Which should you pick?

Choose Facebook Dating if

  • You need secret crush.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want events integration.
Facebook Dating review

Choose Thursday if

  • You need thursday-only access.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want in-person events.
Thursday review

Questions people ask

Is Facebook Dating or Thursday better?
Neither clearly leads. Facebook Dating starts at On request and Thursday at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Facebook Dating or Thursday?
Thursday has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Facebook Dating and Free for Thursday.
Does Facebook Dating or Thursday run on more platforms?
Facebook Dating runs on iOS, Android. Thursday runs on Web.
Can I use Thursday for free?
Yes. Thursday has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Facebook Dating starts at On request.
What is Facebook Dating best used for?
Facebook Dating is most often used for people in niche groups finding partners with shared hobbies, event attendees connecting romantically from the same events, facebook community members discovering dating prospects through groups, users keeping dating activity separate from regular facebook. Of those, people in niche groups finding partners with shared hobbies and event attendees connecting romantically from the same events are not what Thursday is typically brought in for.
What can Facebook Dating do that Thursday cannot?
Facebook Dating covers Secret Crush, Events Integration, Groups Integration, Stories. Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access, In-Person Events, Roses, Video Profiles. Both handle Instagram, 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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Thursday: How much do Thursday event tickets cost?

Thursday.com does not publish pricing information on its website. The site only references that tickets are available for events but does not specify costs.

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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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Thursday: Is there pricing information available for Thursday services?

No pricing details are available on the Thursday website. Contact the event organizer or platform directly to inquire about specific event costs and ticket pricing.

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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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