Dating & Social · head to head
Raya vs Feeld
The short version
- Only Feeld has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Raya access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely; Feeld technical bugs and glitches including messages failing to send, profiles not loading, and app crashes
- They diverge on capability: Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Feeld covers Couple Profiles.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Raya and Feeld actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Raya
- Exclusive Membership
- Committee Review
- Privacy Protection
- Social Networking
- Work Networking
- Cultural Events
Only in Feeld
- Couple Profiles
- 20+ Sexualities
- 20+ Gender Identities
- Incognito Mode
- Group Chat
- Desires Tags
- Android support
- Web support
Both cover
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Raya
- Private membership network for dating, networking and friendshipnot Feeld
- Meeting vetted members while controlling your visibilitynot Feeld
- Application-gated social access rather than open sign-upnot Feeld
Feeld
No use cases recorded yet. See the Feeld review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Raya
- Access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
- Full functionality of the service is only available while a paid membership is active
- Memberships are sold only as 1, 6 or 12 month auto-renewing terms
- Auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours before the end of the period
- Cancelling a subscription only takes effect at the end of the current period, with no mid-term exit
- Accounts can be suspended or terminated for conduct judged not to reflect the community guidelines
- The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 or later
Feeld
- Technical bugs and glitches including messages failing to send, profiles not loading, and app crashes
- Automatic account blocking on any user report without human review upfront, leading to false positives
- Normie creep diluting the community as mainstream daters join, watering down the curated pool of genuinely open-minded users
- Smaller user base in rural and non-urban areas limiting options outside major cities
- User behavior issues including unicorn hunting by couples and transactional approaches that disrespect authentic connection
Pricing, plan by plan
Raya
$9.99/month- Membership$9.99/month
- Access to Community
- Dating Mode
- Social Mode
Feeld
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Feeld review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Raya if
- You need exclusive membership.
- You work on Ios.
- You also want committee review.
Choose Feeld if
- You need couple profiles.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want 20+ sexualities.
Questions people ask
- Is Raya or Feeld better?
- Neither clearly leads. Raya starts at $9.99/month and Feeld at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Raya or Feeld?
- Feeld has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Raya and Free for Feeld.
- Does Raya or Feeld run on more platforms?
- Raya runs on Ios. Feeld runs on iOS, Android.
- Can I use Feeld for free?
- Yes. Feeld has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raya starts at $9.99/month.
- What is Raya best used for?
- Raya is most often used for private membership network for dating, networking and friendship, meeting vetted members while controlling your visibility, application-gated social access rather than open sign-up. Of those, private membership network for dating, networking and friendship and meeting vetted members while controlling your visibility are not what Feeld is typically brought in for.
- What can Raya do that Feeld cannot?
- Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Committee Review, Privacy Protection, Social Networking. Feeld covers Couple Profiles, 20+ Sexualities, 20+ Gender Identities, Incognito Mode. Both handle Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Feeld: What is Feeld's pricing?
Feeld's Majestic tier (single paid plan) costs $11.99/month or $23.99 for three months ($8/month). Regional and device pricing variations exist, with Premium Plus ($34.99/month single or roughly $17/month annually) adding priority likes and advanced features.
SourceFeeld: How does Feeld's Constellation feature work?
Constellation allows couples to link their accounts into a shared profile introduced in 2024. Both partners see incoming likes and browse profiles together, making it useful for couples exploring non-traditional relationships.
SourceFeeld: How many gender identities and orientations does Feeld support?
Feeld supports 20+ gender identities and 20+ sexual orientations. Profiles can list relationship structures including open, poly, partnered-and-curious, and solo.
SourceFeeld: What features are available in the free tier?
Free tier includes basic profile creation, limited profile browsing, and restricted messaging capabilities. Majestic premium adds the ability to see who liked you and advanced filters.
SourceFeeld: How many active users does Feeld have?
Feeld has grown to 2M+ active users and consistently ranks in the Google Play top 10 in its dating app category.