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Dating app comparisons for India

Stuck between two apps? Each comparison below looks at who uses the app in India, how chats start, what it costs in rupees and which cities it works in.

Last checked: 28 September 2026Prices: App Store India listings
Quick answer

Tinder for the most matches, Bumble for women who want a calmer inbox, Hinge for serious dating in metros, and Shaadi.com or Jeevansathi for marriage depending on your region. Want every app in one table? See all 11 apps side by side.

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Tinder vs Bumble

Tinder wins on matches and smaller cities. Bumble wins for women who want verified profiles and a calmer inbox.

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Hinge vs Bumble

Hinge is better for serious dating thanks to prompt-based profiles. Bumble is better for verified profiles and a calmer inbox.

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Shaadi.com vs Jeevansathi

Shaadi.com is stronger pan-India and for NRIs. Jeevansathi is cheaper and strong in North India.

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 All 11 apps side by side

Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Aisle, TrulyMadly, QuackQuack, OkCupid and 4 matrimony sites, with filters by goal and city.

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Which comparison do you need?

Casual dating or more matches

Read Tinder vs Bumble.

A serious relationship

Read Hinge vs Bumble, then see all serious-dating apps.

Marriage

Read Shaadi.com vs Jeevansathi, then see all marriage apps.

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