a dating site that truly cares about finding you love
Hello, I'm Kibru, and I built ferntie as a solo software engineer. I've seen a lot of dating websites and they charge you a shit load of money. And what really sucks is that you never know if you're talking to a real person or a scammer.
Yes, I charge a flat rate of 15 dollars per month. The software runs on cloud servers and they cost me money. Storing pictures and voice notes also takes a lot of space and it costs me a tonne of money. So that's why I charge you 15 dollars per month - just to cover these costs.
I know that on other dating websites they have something called "credits." Where they charge you to send messages, pictures or even contact details. ferntie does NOT do any of that.
Use ferntie to find someone who matches your vibe, and if you as adults decide to connect, all I want you to do is remove the subscription and delete your profile from ferntie and go live real life with your potential love.
On ferntie I don't allow fake profiles, adult content, or nudes. That is against ferntie usage policy. Also you have probably seen that while onboarding ferntie verifies each and every user.
The main goal here is simple: I don't want any scammers or fake profiles on ferntie. I don't want people who create fake profiles to scam others. I have built an AI system that checks the correctness of people's profile creation. The system is in place to immediately close fake profiles.
The system of course isn't 100 percent robust. So in dashboard where you see people's profiles, if you see some profile that looks like scam, report it. There is a community report system.
If a lot of community members report a scam or fake profile, the system will check the profile and if it agrees with the majority it will immediately close the profile. But I personally will check it before the system closes the scam profiles. This will happen if all the systems that I have placed do not detect this. I hope this occurrence becomes rare.
I am really hopeful you find someone who you love
Oh also I charge only monthly. I don't charge yearly or quarterly. The reason behind that is that once you find someone, what I want you to do is immediately delete your subscription and delete the profile as well. There is no point of paying for yearly. Find love and forget even ferntie existed.
Just $15/month - No hidden fees, no credits system, no premium tiers
My intention here is not to become a billionaire. I can't make ferntie free either because running it costs money. The servers, identity verification system, and AI protection all cost money. That's why I charge a small fee - just enough to keep everything running smoothly. Hope you understand.
Also if ferntie was free, it would attract all the wrong people. I don't want OnlyFans girls, scammers, or people posting nudes. I want ferntie to be a place where real people find real love. That's why I charge a small fee - it keeps the bad actors away.
Right now ferntie isn't available in all countries. I'm working on making it more secure so I can open it up to everyone in the future. For now, I'm keeping it limited to make sure it stays safe and real.
If a person sends you inappropriate message or nude pictures or anything that is not normal, send me an email. I will shut that account down immediately and they will never onboard again.
On ferntie, you'll only see profiles from your area. And that's exactly how it should be. What's the point of matching with someone from the UK when you're in South Africa? Love is about meeting someone you can actually be with. You want to find someone you can see, touch, and build a real life with - not just chat with across oceans.
I don't really think long distance relationships are worth it. They just waste your time and energy. That's why on ferntie, you'll only see people from nearby - like someone from New York might see matches from Toronto, but never from Tokyo. Real connections happen when you can actually meet up and spend time together.
On ferntie I don't put any form of ads or don't want to collaborate with any companies. If you are a company reading this please stay away and don't contact for ads placement. I don't do ads.
ferntie doesn't do Tinder Plus, Tinder Gold, Tinder Platinum. What the fuck is even that mean? A bunch of useless features under pay wall artificially. Terrible.
Oh, since ferntie is new, you might not see many people from your area yet. If that happens, just email me at support@ferntie.com and I'll refund your money. Simple as that. I want you to be happy with ferntie, and if ferntie can't help you find someone yet, you shouldn't have to pay for it.
You know how other dating sites try to sell you "premium" features like showing your profile on the front page? Yeah, ferntie doesn't do that crap. I'll give you the tools you actually need to find people nearby, and the system will help you connect with them. Those pay-to-win features are just a way to squeeze more money out of you - they don't help you find real connections.
I made ferntie easy to self serve. Most things you can do on your own. But if you run into problems, just email me and I'll help you out. I want to make sure everything works smoothly for you.
You notice I use simple English - no fancy words or legal jargon. I'm not some corpo trying to confuse you with complicated terms. Just normal, everyday words that real people use.
Here's how ferntie works: I want you to meet someone from your city or nearby. That's it. No long-distance stuff - those relationships just bring too much drama. So you'll only see people from your area or nearby cities. Keep it simple, keep it real.
Trivia: ferntie = fern (a plant that grows strong through tough times) + tie (connection)
Your personal data is stored safely on the server. I don't sell your data. I do not do ads.
Be real. Be you. That's all I ask. Don't fake your profile - it's not worth it. A relationship built on lies won't last anyway. Use your real photos, your real location. ferntie needs your city and country to find people nearby. You be honest with ferntie, and ferntie will make sure you meet real people.
If you're an OnlyFans girl, or if you're here to advertise your profile for adult content, trust me, I will shut it down immediately. You are not welcome here. Stay away.
The algorithm is simple: I don't do swipes like Tinder and other dating sites. I show you everyone nearby. You control what to show and hide in your settings. You check profiles and send connection requests to start conversations. If they accept, you chat. That's it.
I can't stop you from sharing contact details, but here's the deal: take your time getting to know someone before sharing personal info. Chat for a while, really get to know them. And when you do meet up, pick a spot like a busy Starbucks in a shopping mall, a popular restaurant in the city center, or a crowded beach with lifeguards - somewhere where you can easily get help if you need it. No private houses or remote spots - that's just asking for trouble.
If anyone - and I mean anyone - asks you for money, email me at support@ferntie.com right away. Doesn't matter if they seem nice or genuine - if they're asking for money, they're a scammer. I built ferntie to help people find love, not to be a playground for scammers. I'll shut their account down immediately, no questions asked.
Phone verification is just one of the ways I keep ferntie safe. One number, one profile - that's the rule. I don't spam you, I don't sell your number, and I sure as hell don't share it with anyone. It stays locked in the database until you decide to delete your account. Keep reading - there's more security stuff below.
Yeah, I know the sign-up process takes a bit of time. But here's the thing - I need to make sure everyone on ferntie is real. No shortcuts, no exceptions. That's how I keep the scammers and fakes out. Sorry about the extra steps, but it's worth it.
I use Veriff, a top-tier ID verification company based in Estonia (EU). They're GDPR compliant, ISO 27001 certified, and follow all EU data protection laws. Here's the deal: they run a thorough check on your ID - no data storage, no selling, no sharing. Your data is gone the second verification is done.
All ferntie gets is a simple "yes" or "no" - no ID numbers, no personal details, nothing. Everything else gets wiped clean. Want to know more? Check out their website.
Here's how it works: you pay the normal $15 monthly subscription first, then ferntie does the verification. If you're not happy with ferntie after verification, I'll give you your money back (minus $1.25 for Veriff's cost). I have to charge the subscription upfront because verification isn't free - it costs me money. That's just how it works.
Let's be real - other dating sites don't verify IDs because it costs them money. They'd rather make a quick buck than keep their platform safe. I do the opposite. ferntie is the only dating site I know that actually verifies every single person with real ID. No shortcuts, no compromises.
You want to meet real people, don't you? Then you want real verification. I built ferntie like a fortress - tough to get in, but once you're in, you know everyone else is real too. No fakes, no bots, just real people looking for real connections. ferntie is built to be just like real life. When you walk down the street, you don't meet bots or fake profiles - you meet real people. That's exactly how it should be here. And I don't stop at just ID verification - I track behavior patterns and take user reports seriously. If someone tries to pull some shady stuff, they're gone for good. No second chances. Scammers are not welcome again.