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HER vs JDate

HER logo

HER

Dating

The dating app for LGBTQ+ women and queer people

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
JDate logo

JDate

Dating

Jewish dating made easy

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only HER has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HER facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns; JDate spark Networks states it does not conduct background checks on members or subscribers of Jdate
  • They diverge on capability: HER covers Profile Matching, JDate covers Jewish Community Focus.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HER and JDate actually diverge.

Attributes where HER and JDate differ
AttributeHERJDate
Starting priceFree$29.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20131997

Identical on both: 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 HER

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

Only in JDate

  • Jewish Community Focus
  • LookBook
  • Secret Admirer
  • Advanced Search
  • Profile Verification
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Video Chat
  • 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.

JDate

  • Jewish dating and matchmakingnot HER
  • Filtering for singles who share Jewish observance and backgroundnot HER
  • Using a paid matchmaker service for personal introductionsnot 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

JDate

  • Spark Networks states it does not conduct background checks on members or subscribers of Jdate
  • Personal introductions by expert matchmakers are a separate premium Jewish matchmaking service rather than part of the app
  • The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 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

JDate

$29.99/month
  • Premium$29.99/month
    • Unlimited Messaging
    • See Who Viewed
    • Advanced Search

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 JDate if

  • You need jewish community focus.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want lookbook.
JDate review

Questions people ask

Is HER or JDate better?
Neither clearly leads. HER starts at Free and JDate at $29.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HER or JDate?
HER has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for HER and $29.99/month for JDate.
Does HER or JDate run on more platforms?
HER runs on iOS, Android. JDate runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use HER for free?
Yes. HER has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. JDate starts at $29.99/month.
What can HER do that JDate cannot?
HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. JDate covers Jewish Community Focus, LookBook, Secret Admirer, Advanced Search. 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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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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HER: What platforms does HER support?

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

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