Software · head to head
Raya vs HER
The short version
- Only HER 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; HER facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns
- They diverge on capability: Raya covers Exclusive Membership, HER covers Profile Matching.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Raya and HER actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Raya
- Exclusive Membership
- Committee Review
- Privacy Protection
- Social Networking
- Work Networking
- Cultural Events
Only in HER
- Profile Matching
- Communities
- Events
- Feed
- Filter by Sexuality
- Video Chat
- Spotify
- Android 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 HER
- Meeting vetted members while controlling your visibilitynot HER
- Application-gated social access rather than open sign-upnot HER
HER
No use cases recorded yet. See the HER 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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Raya
$9.99/month- Membership$9.99/month
- Access to Community
- Dating Mode
- Social Mode
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Raya if
- You need exclusive membership.
- You work on Ios.
- You also want committee review.
Choose HER if
- You need profile matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want communities.
Questions people ask
- Is Raya or HER better?
- Neither clearly leads. Raya starts at $9.99/month and HER at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Raya or HER?
- HER has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Raya and Free for HER.
- Does Raya or HER run on more platforms?
- Raya runs on Ios. HER runs on iOS, Android.
- Can I use HER for free?
- Yes. HER 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 HER is typically brought in for.
- What can Raya do that HER cannot?
- Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Committee Review, Privacy Protection, Social Networking. HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. Both handle Instagram, Ios 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.
SourceHER: 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.
SourceHER: What platforms does HER support?
HER is available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
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