10 Non-Monogamous Dating App Reviews From Best To Worst

Dating is challenging enough for monogamous people; it only gets more difficult when it comes to non-monogamous people. Gender, who and specifically what you’re interested in, and how you identify since are all segmented. As a result, there is a very small user base, with the majority of users never finishing their profiles.

Finding good non-monogamous dating apps can be hard for people who are open about their relationships.

A quick search online will show you dozens of different online dating apps, but, given that you’re new to this, how do you know what will help you find who or what you’re looking for? You might be thinking, “Well, I don’t want to open my relationship so I can find love. Why would I care about non-monogamous dating apps?” 

In fact, these apps tend to have a wide userbase. The thing is, networking is key in this kind of search, and often times you’ll find meeting folks at real-world events the best way to communicate and connect with like-minded individuals. 

Now let’s get onto the 10 non-monogamous dating apps. Ready? Let’s go!

Feeld: Non-Monogamous Dating App Reviews

You can download Feeld for free via the App Store and Google Play. You are defined as either single or a couple and you can browse accordingly. It’s open to people interested in polyamorous relationships, non-monogamous relationships, kink and BDSM, swinging, and more.

Within your profile settings are a few parameters you can set such as the gender(s) you’re interested in, age range, location (with distance), ethnicity, body type, and physical appearance. You can also include more details about yourself.

Users of all genders can create a profile for free on Feeld. What other apps call matches are referred to as “members” on Feeld — which is incredibly empowering. There are no rules listed on the site for interacting with people (once you match). There are also no messaging fees like some apps have; it’s totally free to send messages to whomever you want!

OkCupid: Non-Monogamous Dating App Reviews

At first glance, OkCupid seems to be full of the same people who might use Tinder: young and the single. But OkCupid has a lot going for it that Tinder lacks, especially if you’re over 30 and want to meet someone more serious than a bunch of 20-somethings at a bar. For one thing, there are questionnaires galore. 

The comprehensive profile setup gives non-monogamous daters plenty of opportunities to fill in as much or as little information about themselves as they’d like. Plus, no matter where you are in life, chances are that there’s an option on here that can allow you to express what your experience is like with non-monogamy.

Because it’s free and easy to set up an account—and because so many people have profiles on it—OkCupid is the best choice out there for non-monogamous dating. However! It does take time to set up your profile properly (if you want to do it right), which is why I wouldn’t suggest this to anyone looking for something quick or casual.

Tinder: Non-Monogamous Dating App Reviews

The only thing we have in common is our interest in non-monogamy—it’s the most generalized, boring thing about us. It is rather difficult for a non-monogamous person to find another non-monogamous person. There’s no way to search for them.

The app also has a lot of bots and fake accounts, which means you’re likely to run into people who are pretending to be someone they aren’t, or trying to sell you something at the worst possible moment.

Bumble: Non-Monogamous Dating App Reviews

Bumble is a similar app to Tinder, but the big difference here is that only women can initiate contact. If you’re non-monogamous and looking for others who are also in open relationships, Bumble has a “relationship status” field. 

This means you can use it to find non-monogamous people if you want (though there’s no guarantee they will be looking for non-monogamous people specifically). It does have options for polyamorous and open relationship people, though most of its users appear to be monogamous.

Bumble offers a few different ways to find matches. You can search based on keywords or filters like religion, height, and age, which is impressive because it gives you way more than many dating apps do (which usually only have filters for gender and location). The app also encourages everyone to use photos with “modest coverage.” Finally, Bumble has a zero-tolerance policy toward body shaming on the app: “We believe that everyone deserves respect at all times on our platform,” they write.

Her: Dating App Reviews

Her is a female-focused dating app for non-monogamous and lesbian women. It boasts the highest membership of all dating apps for non-monogamous couples, though it keeps things simple by offering only one type of account (so no need to differentiate between a couple looking for a third and an individual seeking multiple partners). 

The sign-up process is straightforward and takes about 10 minutes, including uploading photos and answering prompts about what you’re looking for in a partner. Members can write bios and short articles on their walls or in the newsfeed that everyone can see.

The app’s homepage feels similar to Facebook, which makes sense since it was created by the same people. Members can browse through other members’ profiles by using either basic or advanced search criteria (for example preferred gender[s], age range, distance, location), but they’ll need to upgrade to access any messaging or chat features. 

The Her website states that its users are primarily based in larger cities like Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and Sydney. If you live outside of these areas, you’ll want to do some research on whether you’ll be able to find enough polyamorous matches living near you before upgrading your membership from free to paid.

Match.com: Non-Monogamous Dating App Reviews

Match is a good option for people who want to use an app for casual dating and/or non-monogamy, but it’s not the best choice for those seeking serious partners. The algorithm prioritizes proximity over compatibility, so there are fewer quality matches than other apps offer. It’s also less friendly to non-monogamous users — you’ll have to select “I prefer not to say”, rather than “I’m in an open relationship” or something similar if you don’t want your monogamous status broadcasted.

Plenty of Fish (POF): Dating App Reviews

Bottom Line: Plenty of Fish is a great way to find people who are looking for long-term relationships. The app has been around for a long time and has a big user base. Plus it’s free, so you have no excuse not to get started. It’s even easier to use than OkCupid or CoffeeMeetsBagel!

Grindr: Dating App Reviews

Grindr is a dating app launched in 2009. It’s geared primarily toward gay men, and it’s gained a reputation for being a place where people who are open or curious about non-monogamy can find matches. We talked to the experts and ranked this app from best to worst based on its usefulness in helping those who don’t want monogamy.

A lot of people use Grindr because they’re into kink or BDSM, so you may be able to find someone who shares your interests. You also can filter potential matches by what they’re looking for, which makes it easy if you only want a one-night stand instead of something long-term (and vice versa).

Hinge: Dating App Reviews

Hinge is a very popular dating app. You can state whether you are looking for a relationship or just friends. The hinge allows you to show your interest in someone by clicking on the heart icon when you look at their profile. The hinge allows you to chat with people who are interested in you and don’t hide their faces!

PolyFinda: Dating app review

PolyFinda is a dating app for polyamorous people alone. The signup process is lengthy and arduous, and the interface is reminiscent of the turn of the century. There’s a lot of segmentation between gender and what you identify as, which means that most profiles won’t be good matches. I would advise staying away from this app until it receives a substantial update.

The bottom line

Non-monogamous relationships, like monogamous ones, can be happy and gratifying, and they can endure just as long. They can be stressful and challenging, just like monogamous relationships. However, being in a non-monogamous relationship does not guarantee that you will be unhealthy or unhappy.

At last, due to their personalized approach, I (for now) rank Feeld as the number 1 non-monogamous dating app.