The Best Dating Apps For Introverts To Find A Connection Without Draining Their Social Battery

One of our favorite dating sites for serious relationships, eharmony is a great choice for introverts who know they are looking for something real. In fact, couples' therapist Kyle Zrenchik, Ph.D., LMFT, ACS previously told mindbodygreen that eHarmony claims to be responsible for 4% of marriages in the U.S., which is a huge number all things considered.

What we love about ebarmony is that it weeds out a lot of people who aren't serious about dating (AKA potential time wasters). The site does this by boasting a comprehensive questionnaire for every user, outlining your likes, dislikes, and values with over 80 questions. From there, you'll be paired with potential matches (each of which comes with a compatibility score).

If this sounds intense, that's because it is. The signup process will take at least 20 minutes—but many users find the time spent to be well worth it, considering the fact that you'll be given access to a pool of people who are actually looking for a relationship, and who care enough to take a few extra minutes.

The only major downside? You'll need a paid membership to get the best experience, as pretty much every feature on the app is blurred out without one.

Read our full eHarmony review to learn about our testers' experiences with the app. Plus, save 20% on any membership with code MBG20.

Success story: A couple in their 50s who met on eharmony and have been married six years.

Price: Prices start at $60/month for the most affordable membership and drop down to $30/month for the biggest bundle. Memberships are available in 6, 12, or 24 month increments.

Previously recommended to us by marriage therapist Omar Ruiz, LMFT, Coffee Meets Bagel is a great option for those who don’t want to spend all day swiping around an app.

You’re only given a handful of prospects each day, which refresh every 24 hours. You’ll have limited time to send a like or make a match, which makes CBM like a fun daily game. Once matched, chats are limited to just seven days with options to text or video chat.

Creating an account is easy, and while there is no bio section, there are tons of different prompts to get you to talk about yourself. Along with your general information you can also add relationship goals, personality traits—like introversion—and values you have that you want to share with a potential partner.

Switch between swiping on people suggested for you, and those who’ve already liked your profile. Or if you are looking for something specific, the app’s search feature allows you to sort by age, distance, religion, education level, and ethnicity.

The rapid push towards meet-ups may not be ideal for restrained introverts. But we think it’s a great option for thinking introvert: fewer matches make you feel overwhelmed and less time to overthink your next date.

Price: There are free, mini, and premium subscriptions. The mini and premium deals can be purchased in 1-, 3-, or 6-month packages. Mini deals range from $15 to $50, while premium is $35 to $120.

Launched in 1995, Match is one of the oldest existing dating sites—though the brand has since developed an app. Similar to eHarmony, it caters to an older demographic, making it one of the best dating sites for people over 40.

Match is known for having a longer setup process to better figure out who you are (and who your best match might be). It allows more than 20 photos and includes a lengthy bio section to showcase your full personality.

When you sign up, you also fill out an extensive questionnaire. The lengthy sign-up is one of the reasons we consider Match one of the best options for serious daters who are ready to be committed

Once signed up, you'll have a few ways to find potential matches. Along with swiping, Match has a comprehensive search system. Reverse Search allows users to see people whose preferences match yours, while Mutual Search results in people who match your preferences and whose preferences you match.

When you find a potential connection, you'll have the choice to chat or video call within the app, if you're worried about privacy. Need to know more? Check out our full Match.com review.

Price: There are free, standard, and premium plans that range in 3- to 6-month subscriptions. Rates start at $34.45 for a 3-month standard subscription to $23.11 a month for a yearly premium subscription.

Featured in our round-up of the best dating apps for working professionals, The League is the perfect midway between LinkedIn and Tinder. Best for those who want to avoid decision overload, it only offers a few potential connections every day between 5 to 6 p.m. (otherwise known as happy hour in the working world).

If both parties are interested in connecting, you'll get 30 days to chat directly in the app. If you prefer to connect over conversation (instead of messaging), you can partake in a weekly speed dating process on the app. You'll get to connect with others from any safe environment, taking the pressure off going to a new location with a strange.

The app also offers curate events for users, though these may not be the apps best offering for introverts. We'd also note there is a waiting list for this app, though you can skip the wait for a small fee.

Price: The League offers three membership tiers: a Member subscription for $299.99/month, an Owner subscription for $399.99/month, and an Investor subscription for $999.99/month.

One of the best apps for young introverts, Yubo is designed specifically for Gen Z—and it's a great app for making friends. The social app has a large selection of interests you can add to your profile, with chat streams, live events, and games for users to interact with each other. Display your favorite recording artists, tv shows, and movies and choose five emojis to describe yourself, giving other users a range of conversation starters.

Dating app users will be familiar with the swipe-based interface. The only difference? This app leans heavily into friendship. Instead of focusing on finding just one person, you can use Yubo to meet a whole group of friends. We also love that the app's algorithm separates teen content from adults, making it a safe, approachable space for a range of ages.

It's not location-based, either. Instead, you can connect with people from all over the world. Connections are truly based on interests, and the app encourages all users to show up as their truest selves.

Price: Yubo costs $9.99 per week for a limited quantity of YuBucks (the app's currency). From there, users can replenish their YuBuck supply in the app as needed.

With only one photo required, Lex has an even quicker setup process than most dating sites. While we love that this app takes the primary focus off of what people look like, we don't love that it allows users to leave the one photo blank.

What the profile setup does include is a response to four specific prompts: about me, ask me about, I’d like to know, and teach me something about. Bonus: the app also lets you share your star sign (don't worry, this is optional).

The limited amount of required information is great for those who tend to overthink, as there's not a lot of extra information required to get started. Plus, the general anonymity of the app is optimal for those who are apprehensive about meeting new people or who aren't naturally outgoing.

The actual platform feels like a cross between Twitter and Craigslist. The main page contains text-based posts from people in your area, covering topics such as finding love, upcoming events, apartments for rent, and even popular kinks.

Our favorite feature? Shy introverts can share “missed connections" if they see someone they are too timid to approach in real life, with the hope to find them on the app.

Price: Free, with no premium offerings.

Parenting and dating often seem at odds with one another, but HeyBaby aims to make it easier. The app is for current parents, parents-to-be, and people who want kids in the future. You can sign in through your Apple, Google or Facebook accounts.

Creating your profile is fairly straightforward: Along with the standard questions, the brand also provides prompts to determine compatibility, including what time you like to get to the airport and how messy you are. We love the addition of these fun details—they truly do open the door for easy conversation, which is especially helpful for introverts.

While other dating apps may feel more like applying for a job (or interviewing candidates), HeyBaby has a fun, upbeat vibe. Right now, the app is only available within the United States. You can also head to the brand’s blog for helpful content on how to introduce your kids to a new partner, the advantages of dating a single dad, tips for breaking bad relationship patterns, and other highly relatable topics.

Price: Free, with no premium offerings.

Being introverted doesn't necessarily mean you're not interested in a no-strings-attached meetup—and Tinder is the standard option for a quick fling. (Though we'd be remiss not to mention you can find a serious relationship here, too, with the right filters and approach).

Tinder practically invented the swipe-to-like model, and setting up a profile is beyond simple. While the app does seem to be male-heavy (which makes matching much simpler for women), most users will be able to find success for hookups or casual dates.

We think the sheer overflow of users on Tinder makes it a great option for even the shyest people to put themselves out there, as it's pretty easy to start a new conversation and has a noticeably lighthearted tone. Deemed a great option for "singles who were looking to have 100 conversations" by Jamal, there's no doubt that you'll find some new experiences on this app. Just be sure you have a few good opening lines prepared.

Price: Tinder's free version works fine, but there is also Tinder+ for $7.99 a month, Tinder Gold for $24.99, and Tinder Platinum for $29.99.