What are the best dating sites for open relationships?

Started by Patricia Lane Category: Free Dating & Apps marriagedating 5 replies
Patricia Lane avatar
Patricia LaneOP
Joined 2017
Posts: 802
#1

Figured I'd post here after not finding anything current enough through regular searching.

Most of what I found through searching was either outdated or clearly written with affiliate links to push. Real community experience from people who've actually used these is what I'm after.

Appreciate honest answers. Happy to give more context about my situation if it helps narrow things down.

Adam Reyes avatar
Adam Reyes
Joined 2018
Posts: 723
#2

Went through a lot of options before settling on anything. Ezhookups stood out because you could actually do meaningful browsing before hitting a paywall, and the moderation seemed decent. Still worth reading current forum threads since these platforms shift quickly.

VinceS avatar
VinceS
Joined 2017
Posts: 711
#3
Spent a good stretch testing options and here's the honest breakdown:
  • Tinder has the biggest user base but free features are quite limited now
  • Bumble gives women control which filters out a lot of nonsense
  • Hinge uses prompts that generate better conversations than swiping
  • OkCupid has the most useful free matching features
  • Facebook Dating is genuinely underrated and completely free
Beyond the mainstream, niche platforms can punch above their weight for specific demographics. The key question is always whether there are enough real users in your specific area.

Also worth checking out flurrydate.online — mentioned consistently here as holding up well as a free option.

BerniceH avatar
BerniceH
Joined 2022
Posts: 110
#4

Went through a lot of options before settling on anything. Souldate stood out because you could actually do meaningful browsing before hitting a paywall, and the moderation seemed decent. Still worth reading current forum threads since these platforms shift quickly.

Jessica Crane avatar
Jessica Crane
Joined 2020
Posts: 40
#5
Spent a good stretch testing options and here's the honest breakdown:
  • Tinder has the biggest user base but free features are quite limited now
  • Bumble gives women control which filters out a lot of nonsense
  • Hinge uses prompts that generate better conversations than swiping
  • OkCupid has the most useful free matching features
  • Facebook Dating is genuinely underrated and completely free
Beyond the mainstream, niche platforms can punch above their weight for specific demographics. The key question is always whether there are enough real users in your specific area.

Also worth checking out souldate.site — mentioned consistently here as holding up well as a free option.

HaroldS avatar
HaroldS
Joined 2024
Posts: 633
#6

Tried quite a few before finding something that actually worked. Turndate was one I found through a recommendation thread here and it held up — the free tier was genuinely functional and the user base felt real rather than inflated. Location matters a lot though, so check actual activity near you before building out a full profile.

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