Best Free Dating Sites & Apps in Romania (2026)

Dating in Romania as an English speaker

Romanians, especially younger people, often speak very good English: films and series are usually subtitled rather than dubbed. In Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara and Iași, with their universities and IT sector, dating in English is easy. Romanian dating sites like be2, Singles50, eDarling and Academic Singles are where many locals look for a serious relationship, and they are in Romanian. International apps like Tinder, Bumble and Badoo work in English.

Our tip: Romanian is a Romance language, so if you speak French, Italian or Spanish you will recognise many words on Romanian profiles.

Dating in Bucharest

Bucharest is the biggest dating market in Romania, and Tinder and Bumble are widely used there by locals and expats. The Old Town is lively, but for a first date a café or a walk in Herăstrău (King Michael I) Park or Cișmigiu Gardens is calmer. In Cluj-Napoca, a large student city, apps are just as active.

What is free on Romanian dating sites?

be2, Singles50, eDarling and Academic Singles are free to join: you create a profile, fill in a personality questionnaire and receive match suggestions. Messaging needs a subscription; prices are shown after sign-up. On Tinder, Bumble and Badoo, chatting with your matches is free.

The best dating sites in Romania, by profile

• For a serious relationship: be2, our top-rated site in Romania, or eDarling, both based on a personality test.
• If you are over 50: Singles50.
• If you have a university degree: Academic Singles.
• If you want English and free chat: Tinder, Bumble or Badoo.

Tips for dating in Romania

• Romanians are warm and hospitable; small gestures, such as flowers on a date, are appreciated.
• Traditional manners are still common: many people expect the person who invited to pay on a first date.
• Outside the big cities, English is less common, so a few Romanian words help.
• Never send money to someone you met online.

Which site fits you in Romania?

The Romanian sites in our ranking are in Romanian, but with your browser’s translate feature they are easy to use. Here is where each reader profile should start.

Expat in Bucharest, ready for something serious

be2 is our top-rated site in Romania and suggests matches after a personality test. Free tip: registration, the test and your first suggestions are free; messaging is paid.

30+ and looking for a long-term partner

eDarling starts with a detailed questionnaire and sends you match suggestions. Free tip: look at your suggestions before deciding to pay.

Working in IT in Cluj or Timișoara

Academic Singles focuses on educated professionals, and Bumble works in English with free chat with matches. Free tip: use both for a week and see where you get the best conversations.

Over 50 and starting again

Singles50 is dedicated to singles over 50. Free tip: send likes for free to see who responds.

Student on a budget

Badoo offers free chat and browsing with premium optional, and Tinder has free swiping and free chat with matches.

Dating in Romania: FAQ

What is the best dating app in Romania for English speakers?

Tinder, Bumble and Badoo work in English and let you chat with matches for free. For a serious relationship with Romanian singles, be2 and eDarling are good options, but they are in Romanian.

How do I meet singles in Bucharest?

Tinder and Bumble are widely used in Bucharest by locals and expats. For something serious, be2 and eDarling suggest matches based on a personality test.

Are there free dating sites in Romania?

Romanian dating sites are free to join, with a free profile and match suggestions, but messaging needs a subscription. Tinder, Bumble and Badoo let you chat with matches for free.

Do I need to speak Romanian to date in Romania?

No, many Romanians speak good English, especially in the big cities. Romanian helps on local dating sites, where profiles are mostly in Romanian.