A ROAST dating alternative that starts with your real stories
By the bestsideofyou teamLast updated Last checked
If you're looking for an alternative to ROAST, the main difference is where the profile comes from. ROAST asks for your existing photos, bio and prompts, reviews them, and offers AI-generated photos. We start by interviewing you about your actual life, write prompt answers only from what you tell us, and choose your best six photos from the ones you already have. It's a one-time payment rather than a monthly price.
At a glance
| bestsideofyou | ROAST | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | A one-question-at-a-time interview about your life | You share your photos, bio and prompts[source] |
| Photos | We choose six from photos you upload, with a reason for each. No new photos are generated | Offers AI-generated dating photos[source] |
| Written profile | Prompt answers built only from your answers, each line traced to its source | Bio and profile strategy, with AI analysis and expert review[source] |
| Price | $9.99, one-time, no subscription | Listed at $39/mo in the comparison table on their homepage[source] |
| Free before paying | The interview and your first prompt | Not stated on their homepage[source] |
| Apps | Hinge today | Not stated on their homepage |
Everything in the ROAST column comes from their public homepage on the date above. If something has changed, tell us and we'll update it.
Why we interview you first
A review can tell you a line is weak. It can't tell you what the stronger line should be, because only you know the café, the dog, the three-day pizza dough. So the interview asks one question at a time and follows up on details, and every prompt answer we write shows which of your answers it came from.
Why we don't generate photos
The person someone meets should look like the person in the photos. We'd rather choose the best six of your real ones, explain why each made the cut, and give you a short shot list for anything missing. Light fixes are fine. New faces, bodies or scenes aren't.
Which one is right for you
If you want generated photos, or you already have a profile and want it reviewed, ROAST is built for that. If you want your profile written from your own stories, with your own photos chosen and ordered, and you'd prefer to pay once, that's what we do. You can try the interview and see your first prompt before paying.
Questions people ask
Is bestsideofyou a cheaper ROAST?
It's a different approach. ROAST offers AI-generated photos and profile reviews. We interview you, write from your own words, and choose from photos you already have, for a one-time price.
Do you generate AI photos?
No. We pick and order your own photos, and can do light fixes like crop, light and color. We never create new photos or change your face or body.
Where did the ROAST details on this page come from?
From ROAST's own homepage, checked on the date at the top of this page. Prices and features change, so check their site before you decide.