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Badoo vs Lunchclub

Badoo logo

Badoo

Dating

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lunchclub logo

Lunchclub

Dating

AI-powered networking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Badoo covers Encounters, Lunchclub covers AI Matching.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Badoo and Lunchclub actually diverge.

Attributes where Badoo and Lunchclub differ
AttributeBadooLunchclub
Founded20062018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android, Web), 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 Badoo

  • Encounters
  • People Nearby
  • Live Video
  • Photo Verification
  • Spotlight
  • Super Powers
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Only in Lunchclub

  • AI Matching
  • 1:1 Video Meetings
  • Goal Setting
  • Meeting Notes
  • Clubhouse Integration
  • IRL Events
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

Where each one falls short

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

Badoo

  • Less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
  • Profile verification process is weaker than competitors, leading to more fake profiles

Lunchclub

Nothing recorded yet. See the Lunchclub review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Badoo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Encounters
    • Messaging
    • People Nearby
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • See Who Likes You
    • Invisible Browsing
    • Popularity Boost

Lunchclub

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weekly Matches
    • Video Meetings
    • Profile
  • Premium$20/month
    • More Matches
    • Priority Matching
    • Advanced Preferences

Which should you pick?

Choose Badoo if

  • You need encounters.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want people nearby.
Badoo review

Choose Lunchclub if

  • You need ai matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want 1:1 video meetings.
Lunchclub review

Questions people ask

Is Badoo or Lunchclub better?
Neither clearly leads. Badoo starts at Free and Lunchclub at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Badoo or Lunchclub?
Badoo starts at Free and Lunchclub at Free.
Does Badoo or Lunchclub run on more platforms?
Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. Lunchclub runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Badoo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Badoo do that Lunchclub cannot?
Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. Lunchclub covers AI Matching, 1:1 Video Meetings, Goal Setting, Meeting Notes. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Badoo: When was Badoo founded?

Badoo was founded in April 2006 in London by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and is available in 190 countries in 47 languages.

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