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HER vs Tinder

HER logo

HER

Software

The dating app for LGBTQ+ women and queer people

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tinder logo

Tinder

Software

Swipe right to find your match

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; Tinder tinder states that no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period
  • They diverge on capability: HER covers Profile Matching, Tinder covers Swipe Matching.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HER and Tinder actually diverge.

Attributes where HER and Tinder differ
AttributeHERTinder
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsiOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20132012

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 HER

  • Profile Matching
  • Communities
  • Events
  • Feed
  • Filter by Sexuality
  • Video Chat

Only in Tinder

  • Swipe Matching
  • Instant Messaging
  • Photo Verification
  • Super Like
  • Boost
  • Passport
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Instagram
  • Spotify
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

HER

No use cases recorded yet. See the HER review.

Tinder

  • Meeting nearby people through a swipe-based matching interfacenot HER
  • Chatting with mutual matches before meeting in personnot HER
  • Arranging Double Dates by bringing a friend into the matchnot HER

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

Tinder

  • Tinder states that no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period
  • Paid subscriptions renew automatically and are charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renew is turned off in App Store settings
  • Extra discovery, matching and expression features are split across three separate paid tiers, Tinder Plus, Tinder Gold and Tinder Platinum
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

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

Tinder

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Swipe
    • Matches
    • Messaging
  • Tinder Plus$9.99/month
    • Unlimited Likes
    • Passport
    • Rewind
  • Tinder Gold$29.99/month
    • See Who Likes You
    • Top Picks
    • All Plus Features
  • Tinder Platinum$39.99/month
    • Priority Likes
    • Message Before Matching
    • All Gold Features

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 Tinder if

  • You need swipe matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want instant messaging.
Tinder review

Questions people ask

Is HER or Tinder better?
Neither clearly leads. HER starts at Free and Tinder at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HER or Tinder?
HER starts at Free and Tinder at Free.
Does HER or Tinder run on more platforms?
HER runs on iOS, Android. Tinder runs on Ios, Android, Web.
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 Tinder cannot?
HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. Tinder covers Swipe Matching, Instant Messaging, Photo Verification, Super Like. Both handle Instagram, Spotify, 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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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.

Source
HER: What platforms does HER support?

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

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