Feeld vs ALT
Feeld (7.8/10) just edges ALT (7.6/10) overall, mainly on discretion and safety. ALT claws back on the biggest, busiest crowd. Go Feeld if you want discretion and safety; pick ALT if the biggest, busiest crowd matters more to you.
Feeld 7.8/10
Safety8.0
Value7.6
Crowd7.3
Ease8.1
For non-monogamy and open-minded exploration, Feeld is our top pick, 7.8/10. It’s smaller than Tinder, and the app can be glitchy, but no mainstream-ish app comes close on intent, inclusivity or how at-home it makes ENM, poly and kink-curious daters feel. Join free, link your partner if you’ve got one, see how busy your city is, and only think about Majestic once you know the crowd is there.
- +The most on-intent app for ENM, poly, open relationships and kink, people here actually want what you want
- +Genuinely judgement-free and inclusive, with 20+ gender/sexuality options and strong LGBTQ+ representation
- +Matching and messaging are free, and partner linking makes it the best app for couples and finding a third
ALT 7.6/10
Safety7.0
Value7.8
Crowd8.8
Ease7.2
Still the top pick for BDSM, fetish and kink dating, 7.6/10. It’s not pretty, and the FriendFinder breach legacy means discretion is on you, but no other site in the niche brings this many people who already know exactly what they’re into. Join free, work those fetish filters, and go Gold once you’ve found a local scene worth playing in.
- +The kink leader, 2M+ members and 50+ fetish categories, the biggest dedicated BDSM/fetish crowd online since 1996
- +Brilliant fetish filtering: a full kink checklist you mark curious / interested / experienced / hard limit, so matches are genuinely on your wavelength
- +Free to join and browse, use the filters to scope out your local scene before you spend a cent
Side-by-side comparison
| Feeld | ALT | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.8✓ | 7.6 |
| Safety | 8.0✓ | 7.0 |
| Value | 7.6 | 7.8✓ |
| Crowd | 7.3 | 8.8✓ |
| Ease | 8.1✓ | 7.2 |
| Free to join | Yes | Yes |
| Online since | 2014 | 1996 |
| Best for | ENM, poly, open couples & kink-curious | BDSM, fetish & kink dating |
Which should you pick?
Feeld
Pick Feeld if discretion and safety is your priority.
ALT
Pick ALT if the biggest, busiest crowd matters more to you.
Feeld vs ALT, common questions
Is Feeld better than ALT?
Overall, Feeld comes out ahead (7.8 vs 7.6). But "better" depends on what you want, the table above breaks it down dimension by dimension.
Which is safer and more discreet?
Feeld, scoring 8.0 on safety versus 7.0.
Which is better value for money?
ALT, 7.8 on value versus 7.6.
Which has the bigger crowd?
ALT, scoring 8.8 on crowd size and activity versus 7.3.
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