Free dating apps have transformed the way we online date

We’re no longer limited to finding someone special in front of our desktop at home – we can now swipe on matches in a free dating app while standing in line at Starbucks, walking the dog, and dancing at the club (if that’s your style).

Besides the convenience dating apps have brought into our lives, there are also ones that are saving us money while we search for a hookup, date, relationship, or whatever else our heart desires. Here are our 13 Best Free Dating Apps, chosen not just for their lack of price but for their reputations, features, and overall uniqueness.

1. Zoosk

One of the first free dating apps on the scene, Zoosk is integrated with Facebook and Google+, which makes it even easier to sign up and start searching for your match. Not only does Zoosk have a free app for iPhone and Android, but it also has a free Facebook-specific app, allowing you to choose which one works best for your needs. From a technology and price perspective, Zoosk is on top of its game, so you definitely won’t regret downloading it.

2. Match

Match is free to join, create a profile, upload photos, and browse singles, and with its app, you can do all of that – and more – while on the go. Besides not costing you a penny, the Match app, which is available for iOS and Android devices, will also put you in front of millions of eligible men and women. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a fun date or serious relationship because Match has one of the highest success rates of any dating site, so you’re sure to meet the perfect match for you.

3. EliteSingles

You can find the Elite Singles app in the App Store and on Google Play, and you won’t have to pay anything to download the app, upload your information and photos, search through profiles, receive matches via an exclusive algorithm, and communicate in certain ways (e.g., send virtual winks). In addition to the lack of cost, Elite Singles is highly respected, particularly because over 80% of its members have a higher education degree such as a bachelor’s or master’s.

4. BeNaughty

Not every online dating scenario has to end in a relationship or marriage, and BeNaughty understands that. The go-to free hookup app, BeNaughty gets rid of all the pretenses and helps members get right to the point. From cool search filters to sexy icebreakers to explicit, private photos and videos, there are a ton of free features on BeNaughty that will bring you one step closer to the adult fun you want.

5. FriendFinder-X

Affordability isn’t the only thing FriendFinder-X has going for it, but it’s a good place to start. For free, you can upload your information (age, location, gender, sexual interest, etc.) and photos, filter through profiles based on the same types of information, receive sexy match recommendations, and flirt. FriendFinder-X also has one of the most open atmospheres of any online sex community – share your passions with others, no shame, and even receive tips from fellow members is you’re having any problems.

6. Flirt

Flirt has been around since before app stores existed. Since 1997, this hookup site has helped singles meet new people and pick up hot dates, and it can help you too. The mobile-friendly site also has more features than many traditional dating apps – including free messaging, mass texting, and advanced search filters. The Flirt dating experience is full of fun and romance, and users often say they enjoy chatting up hotties here.