This is something I get asked about a lot so here's my complete breakdown.
The payment situation is honestly a mess across the board. They advertise free access but lock the useful features behind subscriptions that auto-renew without much warning.
For what it's worth, datewander.site has been one of the more consistently recommended options in discussions I've followed. Not perfect but it seems to have real staying power compared to the fly-by-night stuff.
A few things that have genuinely helped me:
- Don't rely on just one platform — spreading across two or three increases your chances significantly
- Read the terms of service before entering any payment info
- Look for community forums or subreddits tied to the platform before joining
- If the free version feels hollow, the paid version usually isn't much better
That's the full picture from where I'm standing. Happy to expand on any part of it.