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Best Dating Sites in Philadelphia

Expert rankings of the top dating platforms in Philadelphia, scored on safety, ease of use, value, and match quality.

Philadelphia offers a dating scene that's more approachable and less pretentious than nearby New York, with a strong sense of neighborhood identity and local pride. The city's affordable cost of living, walkable neighborhoods, and excellent food scene make it ideal for dating on any budget. Philly singles are known for being direct and unpretentious.

Top Dating Sites (11)

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Hinge

✓General Dating

Meaningful connections leading to real relationships

8.7
FreeUSD 34.99/mo premium
#3 Most Downloaded Dating App#1 App for Marriages (35% of couples)#1 Dating App in UK, Australia, Canada & Nordics
2
🐝

Bumble

✓General Dating

Women who want to control the conversation

8.5
FreeUSD 32.99/mo premium
#2 Most Downloaded Dating AppApple 'Trend of the Year' WinnerBest Marketing Campaign
3
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eHarmony

✓Serious Relationships

Finding a long-term partner through scientific matching

8.3
USD 55.9/mo premium
4.1★ App Store Rating2M+ US Marriages Facilitated4% of US Marriages — 438 Per Day
4
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Tinder

✓General Dating

Casual dating and meeting new people quickly

8.2
FreeUSD 29.99/mo premium
#1 Most Downloaded Dating App Worldwide#1 Top Grossing Dating AppBest Mobile Dating App
5
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HER

✓LGBTQ+

Lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and non-binary people

8.0
FreeUSD 14.99/mo premium
#1 Dating App for Lesbian & Queer Women4.4★ App Store Rating
6
❤️

Match.com

✓General Dating

Serious daters over 30 looking for committed relationships

7.9
USD 44.99/mo premium
Most Innovative Company21.5M Registered UsersWorld's First Commercial Dating Website 1995
7
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Coffee Meets Bagel

✓General Dating

Busy professionals who want curated, quality matches

7.9
FreeUSD 34.99/mo premium
#1 Among Asian American Communities2.5B+ Introductions MadeFeatured on Shark Tank
8
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OkCupid

✓General Dating

People who value compatibility matching over appearance

7.8
FreeUSD 19.99/mo premium
#1 Rated Dating Site4.3★ App Store RatingTop 10 Dating Sites
9
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Grindr

✓LGBTQ+

Gay, bi, and queer men seeking nearby connections

7.4
FreeUSD 24.99/mo premium
#1 Gay Dating App Worldwide#4 Highest-Grossing Dating AppBest Dating App
10
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Plenty of Fish

✓General Dating

Budget-conscious daters who want free messaging

7.2
FreeUSD 12.99/mo premium
#1 Free Dating SiteMost Popular Dating App in Canada4.3★ App Store Rating
11
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The League

✓Serious Relationships

Ambitious professionals who want a vetted, curated dating pool

7.2
USD 67/mo premium
<8% Acceptance Rate
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Dating Site Costs in Philadelphia

Dating site subscriptions in Philadelphia typically range from $0 – $50/month depending on the platform and subscription tier.

SiteCategoryMonthly Cost
HingeGeneral DatingFree tierUSD 34.99/mo
BumbleGeneral DatingFree tierUSD 32.99/mo
eHarmonySerious RelationshipsUSD 55.9/mo
TinderGeneral DatingFree tierUSD 29.99/mo
HERLGBTQ+Free tierUSD 14.99/mo
Match.comGeneral DatingUSD 44.99/mo
Coffee Meets BagelGeneral DatingFree tierUSD 34.99/mo
OkCupidGeneral DatingFree tierUSD 19.99/mo
GrindrLGBTQ+Free tierUSD 24.99/mo
Plenty of FishGeneral DatingFree tierUSD 12.99/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What dating apps are popular in Philadelphia?
Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder lead the market. Philadelphia's proximity to NYC means some users overlap between markets, and The League has a growing presence among the city's professional class.
How does Philly dating compare to NYC?
Philadelphia dating is generally more relaxed and less competitive than NYC. Dates are more affordable, the pace is slower, and there's less of the 'always looking for something better' mentality that can characterize NYC dating.
What's a typical Philly first date?
Drinks at a neighborhood bar, dinner at a BYOB (Philadelphia has many excellent BYOBs due to liquor license laws), or a walk through Rittenhouse Square. The city's food scene is a major dating asset.
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