OkCupid is known for its large user base — supposedly more than 50,000 dates are made every week — detailed quiz, and matching like-minded people. “Through OkCupid’s questionnaire, I could filter by my deal-breakers — from big-picture things like religion, kids, marriage, monogamy—to more granular compatibility stuff, like feelings on jealousy, sleeping routines, and political issues,” says GLAMOUR reviewer, Tasneem Anjarwalla. “What’s more, I could then rank how important those things were to me, and how important I wanted them to be for the other person. The questions felt like fun BuzzFeed quizzes, and the more I answered, the more I saw the algorithm suggesting potential partners that really felt like people I’d be into.”

You do have to pay for OkCupid’s basic version to access unlimited likes, rewinds to do a double-take on someone you accidentally swiped past, and the ability to filter out deal-breakers. Upgrade to Premium if you want to see who’s liked you, to send three SuperLikes per week, and to view their answers to public questions.

How to choose the right dating site:

It would be foolish not to ask the experts for a step-by-step guide to finding love — or lust:

Do your research.

“Spend some time exploring before jumping in to be sure the apps and sites you’re considering fit your own goals. Ask around; check on Reddit. Where are people your age finding one another in your city?” says Dugan.

Work out your ideal age range.

Maybe you’re open to dating someone younger. In this case, take into account the minimum age that the platform allows and the demographic it typically attracts. Users on apps like Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble tend to be younger than those on OurTime, SilverSingles, or SeniorMatch —either by design (an age minimum) or branding.

Flirt via free trials.

AKA try before you buy. “Always proceed slowly in opting for a paid subscription,” says Dugan. “A little low-tech, free engagement time will at least show you if the site has appropriate and appealing matches in your area. These sites and apps are great tools and can provide significant access.

Try two to vary your experience and results.

“Dating is a numbers game,” says Trombetti. “I like eHarmony and Match because of the volume of people on those sites.”

Use the filters.

They allow you to narrow down based on age, geography, goals, politics, religion, sexual orientation, and more. Looking for a committed long-term relationship or marriage? Match, eHarmony, Silver Singles, SeniorMatch, OurTime, Date My Age, and OkCupid are your best bets. Want to date more casually? Turn to Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge.

This content originally appeared on GLAMOUR US.