Tinder Gold vs Tinder Plus
Quick answer
Tinder Gold is the better choice if you want to see who already likes you and match with them straight away; Tinder Plus is enough if you only need unlimited likes, Rewind and Passport. Gold includes everything Plus has, then adds that likes view and Top Picks. Tinder says its own prices vary with factors such as region, plan length and account history, so the price table on this page shows LicenceBase's price only.
LicenceBase sells both products, so this page is not neutral. Features are set by each brand and change over time. LicenceBase prices are read live from the store; brand list prices show the date they were checked on the brand's own site.
Prices in Canadian dollars
| Product | LicenceBase price (CAD) | Lowest per month | Product page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinder Gold |
|
$4.81 on 12 Months | View plans |
| Tinder Plus |
|
$2.75 on 6 Months | View plans |
Which should you choose?
Choose Tinder Gold if
- You want to see who already likes you before you swipe
- You would rather match instantly than wait to find each other in the deck
- You want Top Picks as well as unlimited likes
- You want a one-month plan to try premium features
Choose Tinder Plus if
- Unlimited likes are the main thing you are missing
- You want to Rewind an accidental left swipe
- You plan to use Passport to swipe in another city before you travel
- A 6 month plan suits you
Key differences
| Feature | Tinder Gold | Tinder Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited likes | Yes | Yes |
| Rewind last swipe | Yes, included with Gold | Yes |
| Passport | Yes | Yes |
| See who likes you | Yes, and match right away | No |
| Top Picks | Yes | No |
| Plans at LicenceBase | 1, 6 or 12 months | 6 months only |
The difference in plain terms
Tinder Plus removes the limit on likes, lets you Rewind your last swipe and adds Passport, which lets you swipe in other locations. Tinder Gold keeps all of that and adds two features: you can see who has already liked you and match with them right away, and you get Top Picks. Seeing who already likes you is the main practical difference, since it turns swiping from guesswork into a shortlist. Top Picks is separate: a selection of suggested profiles that Tinder highlights for you. Passport is in both tiers, so travel alone is not a reason to pay for Gold.
Whether that is worth paying for depends on how you use the app. If you receive a steady number of likes and want to spend less time swiping, Gold saves effort. If your main frustration is running out of likes, or you travel and want to line up matches before you arrive, Plus already covers it. And if you rarely hit the like limit and are not travelling, free Tinder may be all you need.
Pricing and plan lengths
Tinder's own in-app prices are not the same for everyone: its terms say pricing varies with factors such as region, subscription length and account activity. That makes a direct comparison with the app unreliable, so the table on this page lists only LicenceBase's prices, in Canadian dollars. Here, Gold comes in 1, 6 or 12 month plans and Plus in a single 6 month plan. Each is a one-time payment that does not renew automatically, and the product page states what you receive. If a detail matters, such as how the plan is applied to your profile, email the store before buying.
Pros and cons
Tinder Gold
Pros
- See who already likes you and match right away
- Top Picks on top of everything in Plus
- Plan lengths from 1 to 12 months
Cons
- More than you need if unlimited likes are your only goal
- The likes view is less useful if your profile receives few likes
Tinder Plus
Pros
- Unlimited likes, Rewind and Passport
- Covers the most common reasons people upgrade
Cons
- No view of who already likes you
- No Top Picks
- Only one plan length, 6 months, at LicenceBase
Verdict
Pick Tinder Gold if seeing who likes you and Top Picks would change how you use the app, or if you want a short one-month plan. Pick Tinder Plus if unlimited likes, Rewind and Passport are all you need and a 6 month term suits you. Both include unlimited likes, so neither is a step down on the basics.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tinder Gold include everything in Tinder Plus?
Yes. Gold includes unlimited likes, Rewind and Passport, then adds seeing who likes you and Top Picks.
Why does Tinder show me a different price than a friend?
Tinder's terms say its prices vary with factors such as region, subscription length and account activity. LicenceBase lists one CAD price per plan, shown in the table on this page.
What is Passport?
Passport lets you set your location somewhere else so you can swipe in another city or country, which is useful before a move or a trip.
Can I get Tinder Plus for one month?
Not at LicenceBase, where Plus is offered as a single 6 month plan. If you want a one-month trial of premium features, Tinder Gold has a 1 month plan.
How quickly is a plan delivered?
Orders are prepared by hand, and the store aims to deliver within 12 hours of payment, by email and on a private order page with activation steps.
