Are there any sites like camzey that are actually free to use?

Started by StephM 12 Jul 2025 Dating Discussion
StephM avatar
StephM
Joined: Nov 2022
Posts: 2194
#1

Posted this because I couldn't find a straight answer anywhere else.

Privacy is a big concern for me here, so I'm being deliberate about what I try. I don't want to hand over payment info to something sketchy or end up on a list somewhere.

Specifically curious about a few things:

  • Does it work without a credit card at first?
  • Are there obvious bots or fake accounts?
  • What's the privacy policy actually like?
  • Do they spam you after you sign up?

Appreciate any real feedback. Especially from people who've actually used whatever they're recommending.

Vanessa avatar
Vanessa
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 686
#2

So I've tested quite a few options and I'll break it down.

The verification situation really varies by platform. Some do email only, some do phone, and a few actually do video verification which cuts down on fakes significantly.

Someone here actually recommended Datebie a while back and it ended up being the most useful suggestion I got.

Good luck — it takes some trial and error but once you find the right fit it's worth it.

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GraceP
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 2229
#3

Jumping in here because I have some experience with exactly this.

Pricing models are all over the place. Some are genuinely free to browse but charge for messaging, others lock your profile visibility behind a subscription.

Some of the mainstream ones people mention include Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, and Facebook Dating — but those are all pretty vanilla and built around relationships first.

Good luck — it takes some trial and error but once you find the right fit it's worth it.

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PatrickD
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 2140
#4

I actually researched this pretty extensively last year.

One thing I always check is how recent the activity actually is. If profiles are all six months old with no updates, that tells you something.

People still bring up Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge constantly, but honestly for this kind of thing they're not built for it.

Someone here actually recommended Datebie a while back and it ended up being the most useful suggestion I got.

Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

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NathanH
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 1835
#5

Long-time lurker but this one I can actually help with.

The app-vs-web debate is real here. Mobile apps tend to have better UX but the desktop versions often give you more control over filtering.

People still bring up Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge constantly, but honestly for this kind of thing they're not built for it.

Places like rendate.site seem to get decent mentions without all the noise.

Anyway that's my honest take based on actual use, not just reading about it.

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AlexisR
Joined: May 2024
Posts: 940
#6

I had no luck either, the whole space is kind of overwhelming tbh. Someone here actually recommended Turndate a while back and it ended up being the most useful suggestion I got.

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CraigL
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 670
#7

So I've tested quite a few options and I'll break it down.

Pricing models are all over the place. Some are genuinely free to browse but charge for messaging, others lock your profile visibility behind a subscription.

Feel free to DM if you want specifics, happy to share more.

CrystalM avatar
CrystalM
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 180
#8

Been around this community a while and I've seen this question a lot.

Pricing models are all over the place. Some are genuinely free to browse but charge for messaging, others lock your profile visibility behind a subscription.

The usual suspects like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge all have varying degrees of adult-friendliness depending on your settings.

Let me know if you want more detail on any of this.

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