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Shapr vs Taimi

S

Shapr

Social Media

Networking made human

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
T

Taimi

Dating

LGBTQ+ dating and social network

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Shapr the Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.; Taimi premium filters, seeing your visitors, unlimited likes, profile preferences and custom location are all behind the premium subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Taimi covers Dating.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shapr and Taimi actually diverge.

Attributes where Shapr and Taimi differ
AttributeShaprTaimi
PlatformsIos, AndroidIos, Android, Web
CategorySocial MediaDating
Founded20152017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Shapr

  • Swipe-Based Matching
  • Daily Suggestions
  • Goal-Based Networking
  • Messaging
  • LinkedIn Integration
  • Location-Based
  • LinkedIn

Only in Taimi

  • Dating
  • Live Streaming
  • Stories
  • Groups
  • Video Calls
  • Identity Verification
  • Instagram
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Shapr

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shapr review.

Taimi

  • LGBTQ+ dating and friendship across gender identities and sexualitiesnot Shapr
  • Filtering matches by identity, interests and locationnot Shapr
  • Using an AI assistant to like profiles and send opening messagesnot Shapr

Where each one falls short

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

Shapr

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.

Taimi

  • Premium filters, seeing your visitors, unlimited likes, profile preferences and custom location are all behind the premium subscription
  • Dating outside your current location requires the premium subscription
  • Taimi is restricted to adults 18 and older
  • The iOS app requires iOS 15.1 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Shapr

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Profiles
    • Messaging
    • Swipe Matching
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Unlimited Swipes
    • See Who Viewed
    • Priority Profiles

Taimi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Matching
    • Messaging
    • Stories
  • XL$14.99/month
    • Unlimited Likes
    • See Who Viewed
    • Advanced Filters

Which should you pick?

Choose Shapr if

  • You need swipe-based matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want daily suggestions.
Shapr review

Choose Taimi if

  • You need dating.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Taimi review

Questions people ask

Is Shapr or Taimi better?
Neither clearly leads. Shapr starts at Free and Taimi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shapr or Taimi?
Shapr starts at Free and Taimi at Free.
Does Shapr or Taimi run on more platforms?
Shapr runs on Ios, Android. Taimi runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Shapr for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Shapr do that Taimi cannot?
Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Daily Suggestions, Goal-Based Networking, Messaging. Taimi covers Dating, Live Streaming, Stories, Groups. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
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