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Raya vs Salams

Raya logo

Raya

Dating

An exclusive community

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Salams

Dating

Modern Muslim dating

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Salams 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; Salams mobile app only; no web-based version available for desktop users
  • They diverge on capability: Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Salams covers Islamic Values Focus.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Raya and Salams actually diverge.

Attributes where Raya and Salams differ
AttributeRayaSalams
Starting price$9.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIosiOS, Android
Founded20152019

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 Raya

  • Exclusive Membership
  • Committee Review
  • Privacy Protection
  • Social Networking
  • Work Networking
  • Cultural Events
  • Instagram

Only in Salams

  • Islamic Values Focus
  • Personality Questions
  • Photo Verification
  • Video Chat
  • Profile Prompts
  • Compatibility Score
  • 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 Salams
  • Meeting vetted members while controlling your visibilitynot Salams
  • Application-gated social access rather than open sign-upnot Salams

Salams

  • Dating and matchmaking for Muslims seeking romantic partnersnot Raya
  • Social networking and friendship connections for Muslim communities globallynot Raya

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

Salams

  • Mobile app only; no web-based version available for desktop users

Pricing, plan by plan

Raya

$9.99/month
  • Membership$9.99/month
    • Access to Community
    • Dating Mode
    • Social Mode

Salams

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Matching
    • Messaging
    • Profile
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Unlimited Likes
    • See Who Liked You
    • Advanced Filters

Which should you pick?

Choose Raya if

  • You need exclusive membership.
  • You work on Ios.
  • You also want committee review.
Raya review

Choose Salams if

  • You need islamic values focus.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want personality questions.
Salams review

Questions people ask

Is Raya or Salams better?
Neither clearly leads. Raya starts at $9.99/month and Salams at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Raya or Salams?
Salams has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Raya and Free for Salams.
Does Raya or Salams run on more platforms?
Raya runs on Ios. Salams runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Salams for free?
Yes. Salams 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 Salams is typically brought in for.
What can Raya do that Salams cannot?
Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Committee Review, Privacy Protection, Social Networking. Salams covers Islamic Values Focus, Personality Questions, Photo Verification, Video Chat. Both handle Ios support.
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