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HER vs Plenty of Fish

HER logo

HER

Dating & Social

The dating app for LGBTQ+ women and queer people

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Plenty of Fish logo

Plenty of Fish

Dating & Social

The largest dating site for singles

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HER facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns; Plenty of Fish high prevalence of fake profiles and bot accounts despite phone verification
  • They diverge on capability: HER covers Profile Matching, Plenty of Fish covers Free Messaging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HER and Plenty of Fish actually diverge.

Attributes where HER and Plenty of Fish differ
AttributeHERPlenty of Fish
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20132003

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), 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 HER

  • Profile Matching
  • Communities
  • Events
  • Feed
  • Filter by Sexuality
  • Instagram
  • Spotify

Only in Plenty of Fish

  • Free Messaging
  • Chemistry Test
  • Meet Me
  • Ultra Match
  • Live Streaming
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Video Chat
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Where each one falls short

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

HER

  • Facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns
  • No web version available; mobile-only platform on iOS and Android
  • Fake profiles and romance scams present on platform despite selfie verification
  • Limited user base outside major cities; geographic areas without Pride events may have single-digit user pools
  • Key features like Discover page and unlimited likes are behind paywall with 14-hour swiping limit unless paid

Plenty of Fish

  • High prevalence of fake profiles and bot accounts despite phone verification
  • Inconsistent moderation allows scammers to evade detection
  • Desktop website features advanced search not available in mobile app
  • No social media integrations for profile enrichment

Pricing, plan by plan

HER

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Liking and matching
    • Messaging
    • Communities
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Ad-free experience
    • See who is online in real-time
    • Additional search filters

Plenty of Fish

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Plenty of Fish review.

Which should you pick?

Choose HER if

  • You need profile matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want communities.
HER review

Choose Plenty of Fish if

  • You need free messaging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want chemistry test.
Plenty of Fish review

Questions people ask

Is HER or Plenty of Fish better?
Neither clearly leads. HER starts at Free and Plenty of Fish at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HER or Plenty of Fish?
HER starts at Free and Plenty of Fish at Free.
Does HER or Plenty of Fish run on more platforms?
HER runs on iOS, Android. Plenty of Fish runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use HER for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can HER do that Plenty of Fish cannot?
HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. Plenty of Fish covers Free Messaging, Chemistry Test, Meet Me, Ultra Match. Both handle Video Chat, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HER: Are all HER features free to use?

Yes. All core features are completely free including liking, matching, messaging, joining communities, and viewing events. HER Premium ($14.99/month or $7.50/month annually) removes ads and adds filters.

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Plenty of Fish: Is Plenty of Fish completely free to use?

Yes, Plenty of Fish offers free account creation, profile search, and messaging. Premium subscriptions are optional and add features like ad removal and advanced filters.

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HER: What communities does HER offer?

HER features 30+ communities for queer women, lesbian, bi, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming users. Users can add pronouns, pride pins, and gender identities to their profiles.

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Plenty of Fish: What platforms does Plenty of Fish support?

Plenty of Fish is available on Web, iOS (17.0 or later), and Android. There is no native Windows desktop application.

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HER: What platforms does HER support?

HER is available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).

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Plenty of Fish: Does Plenty of Fish require phone verification?

Yes, Plenty of Fish requires phone number verification during signup to reduce fake profiles and improve security.

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Plenty of Fish: What does the free tier include?

The free tier allows users to create a profile, upload photos, search and browse profiles, send and receive messages, and view who likes them.

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