Feeld vs Badoo
Feeld (7.8/10) just edges Badoo (7.4/10) overall, mainly on discretion and safety. Badoo claws back on the biggest, busiest crowd. Go Feeld if you want discretion and safety; pick Badoo if the biggest, busiest crowd matters more to you.
Feeld
7.8/ 10
Safety
8.0
Value
7.6
Crowd
7.3
Ease
8.1
For non-monogamy and open-minded exploration, Feeld is our top pick, 7.8/10. It’s smaller than Tinder, and the app can be glitchy, but no mainstream-ish app comes close on intent, inclusivity or how at-home it makes ENM, poly and kink-curious daters feel. Join free, link your partner if you’ve got one, see how busy your city is, and only think about Majestic once you know the crowd is there.
- +The most on-intent app for ENM, poly, open relationships and kink, people here actually want what you want
- +Genuinely judgement-free and inclusive, with 20+ gender/sexuality options and strong LGBTQ+ representation
- +Matching and messaging are free, and partner linking makes it the best app for couples and finding a third
Badoo
7.4/ 10
Safety
6.6
Value
7.0
Crowd
8.6
Ease
8.2
A big, slick, genuinely useful app that's hugely underrated in the English-speaking world, 7.4/10 (safety 6.6, value 7.0, members 8.6, ease 8.2; weighted safety 30%, value 30%, members 20%, ease 20%). The crowd and the ease are real strengths, especially in Brazil, Spain, Italy and France; value is fair-but-mid because free works while visibility leans on paid boosts; and safety is the soft spot, with patchy verification and the fake-profile noise that comes with this much scale. Use the verified badge, keep your guard up, and start free. We earn no commission from listing it, this is purely on merit.
- +Massive global crowd, one of the biggest apps in Brazil, Spain, Italy, France and Latin America
- +Slick, intuitive app: Encounters swiping, People Nearby and live video, easy to pick up in seconds
- +Genuinely usable free tier, swipe, match and chat without paying, great for testing your city
Side-by-side comparison
| Feeld | Badoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.8✓ | 7.4 |
| Safety | 8.0✓ | 6.6 |
| Value | 7.6✓ | 7.0 |
| Crowd | 7.3 | 8.6✓ |
| Ease | 8.1 | 8.2✓ |
| Free to join | Yes | Yes |
| Online since | 2014 | 2006 |
| Best for | ENM, poly, open couples & kink-curious | Casual dating & sheer volume outside the US/UK |
Which should you pick?
Feeld
Pick Feeld if discretion and safety is your priority.
Badoo
Pick Badoo if the biggest, busiest crowd matters more to you.
Feeld vs Badoo, common questions
Is Feeld better than Badoo?
Overall, Feeld comes out ahead (7.8 vs 7.4). But "better" depends on what you want, the table above breaks it down dimension by dimension.
Which is safer and more discreet?
Feeld, scoring 8.0 on safety versus 6.6.
Which is better value for money?
Feeld, 7.6 on value versus 7.0.
Which has the bigger crowd?
Badoo, scoring 8.6 on crowd size and activity versus 7.3.
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