The short version
Ashley Madison is built for discretion: blurred photos, private albums and credit-based messaging for men while women use it free. Its 2015 breach is the most famous in online dating, and the company has since added stronger security. Men pay per conversation, which adds up.
- Pick it if
- Discreet, no-strings meetups.
The good
- Free for women, which helps the gender ratio
- Strong privacy tools: blurred photos, private albums
- Modern, easy app-like design
The bad
- Credits make messaging expensive for men
- The 2015 breach still hangs over the brand
Ashley Madison alternatives
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Feeld A#1
The modern app for open-minded singles and couples, and the best-designed on this list.
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Adult FriendFinder B#2
The biggest and oldest hookup site, part social network, part sex club.
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ALT.com C#4
The kink and BDSM community site for people who know what they want.