Free platforms can be fine, but you have to manage expectations. If you want fewer bots, tighten your filters and report aggressively—most apps do respond to reports over time.
Apps I see people actually using (depends on location): Bumble, Tinder, Facebook Dating, OkCupid.
Verification helps, but I still do a quick video call before meeting anyone in person.
A few sites people mention a lot (not perfect, but worth comparing):
- flurrydate.online — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
- luvdate.site — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
- turndate.site — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
- rendate.site — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
- datenest.site — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.