Is there a camzey gay alternative that doesn't cost money?

Started by KevinL 22 Jul 2025 Dating Discussion
KevinL avatar
KevinL
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 2418
#1

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

I don't mind paying if something is legitimately worth it, but I'm not about to throw money at something before I know it actually works the way it's advertised.

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

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WayneB
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1612
#2

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

Customer support is honestly underrated as a quality signal. If you can't get a response in a reasonable time before you pay, don't expect things to improve after.

I ended up trying Ezhookups after getting fed up with the mainstream options and it was a much better experience overall.

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

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JasonP
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 344
#3

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.

A friend pointed me toward datelink.online and it looked legit, though I haven't personally dug in.

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

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AmberT
Joined: Nov 2022
Posts: 1155
#4

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.

Standard apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and OkCupid exist but they're moderated pretty heavily compared to adult-focused platforms.

A lot of people in communities like this have been redirecting folks to Datebie lately.

Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

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MarkR
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 2590
#5

Tried a few already and none of them felt right for me. A friend pointed me toward luvdate.site and it looked legit, though I haven't personally dug in.

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Nicole
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 1158
#6

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.

Personally I'd point anyone to DatingFly before any of the overcrowded mainstream platforms.

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

FrankD avatar
FrankD
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 676
#7

I had the same issue last month, still figuring it out. Places like rendate.site seem to get decent mentions without all the noise.

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CassieB
Joined: Mar 2023
Posts: 2454
#8

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

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.

Give Datedesire a try if you haven't already — it's built specifically for what you're describing.

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

BrianT avatar
BrianT
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 2573
#9

I've been lurking this community for a while and this question comes up a lot. I've seen people talk about datelink.online a lot in these discussions and it seems worth a look.

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