Raya — Overview & Pricing

Raya is a dating apps brand operated by Raya Inc., headquartered in New York City, New York, United States. This Subger guide covers who runs Raya, the current tier ladder and anchor pricing, the feature set that anchors the product in its category, the apps and channels its customers use, and the questions Raya subscribers ask most often.

Quick facts about Raya

• Brand: Raya
• Operator: Raya Inc.
• Headquarters: New York City, New York, United States
• Founded: 2015
• Ownership: privately held
• Category: Dating Apps
• Anchor price: USD 79.99/year on the Raya annual tier
• 2025-2026 buying signal: see the differentiator section below

What is Raya?

Raya is positioned in the dating apps space as follows: Raya competes in the premium-dating-app market against The League (Match Group) and Inner Circle on application-only curated dating. The product is shipped by Raya Inc. from New York City, New York, United States and reaches its customers through the channels detailed in the support table later on this page. Plan availability and feature mix can vary by country and tier; the in-app or operator-site experience in your market is always the canonical source.

Who operates Raya?

Operator and headquarters

Raya is operated by Raya Inc., run from New York City, New York, United States. The brand traces back to 2015, giving it a track record across multiple market cycles in the dating apps category.

Ownership and corporate parent

On ownership: privately held. State-owned, publicly listed, founder-led and private-equity-backed operators each carry different roadmap and pricing trajectories — review the operator's investor-relations or company-news page for the most recent status.

Jurisdiction and reach

With operations centred on New York City, New York, United States, Raya operates under the corporate and consumer-protection regime of its home jurisdiction; cross-border customers are typically served via local entities or processors as documented in the operator's terms of service.

Why choose Raya

Feature breadth

Raya ships the following capabilities that anchor it in the dating apps category:

• Invitation and application-only membership
• Dating and professional-networking modes
• Curated user base across entertainment, sports and creative industries
• iOS-only mobile app
• Anti-screenshot privacy enforcement
• Travel and city-based discovery

Plan structure and household fit

The current tier ladder for Raya scales from an entry plan up to higher-value options, with the Raya annual tier sitting in the sweet spot for most buyers. Annual prepay usually unlocks a meaningful discount versus month-to-month where supported; check the live widget on this page for the operator-current price in your country and currency.

2025-2026 differentiator

Through 2024-2025 Raya remained the leading invite-only dating app for creative and entertainment industry users, with continued strict application gatekeeping.

Raya pricing in 2026

The current advertised tier ladder for Raya (as published by Raya Inc.; check the live widget on this page for your country and currency):

Promotional pricing, regional VAT/GST and seasonal codes can move the headline. Use Subger's tracking tools to time your purchase against active offers and to monitor the post-promo renewal price on Raya.

Raya apps and customer channels

Audience, gating and safety

Scope and depth

Raya's position in the dating apps category rests on the feature list above plus the 2025-2026 differentiator described earlier. The depth of capability available to you depends on the tier you pick — the Raya annual tier unlocks the most complete experience, while entry tiers focus on essentials.

Partners and ecosystem

Integrations and partner relationships are a critical buying signal in the dating apps category. Review the feature list above for Raya's key partners and confirm that the providers in your existing stack are supported before committing to a paid tier.

Customer support and onboarding

Raya Inc. offers customer support through documented channels — help centre, app or phone and (on higher tiers) priority access. Onboarding effort scales with tier and product complexity; entry plans are typically self-serve, while top tiers include hands-on assistance.

Who Raya fits best

• Customers in United States and adjacent markets where Raya operates
• Buyers in the dating apps category who value the named features above
• Households or businesses that benefit from the 2025-2026 differentiator highlighted earlier
• Users who want the operator-direct relationship rather than a third-party reseller
• Subscribers replacing a more expensive or less specialised alternative with a like-for-like fit

Frequently asked questions about Raya

Who operates Raya and where are they based?

Raya is operated by Raya Inc., headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.

When was Raya founded?

Raya traces back to 2015. Ownership status as of 2025-2026: privately held.

How much does Raya cost?

The current tier ladder runs from Raya membership (USD 9.99/month) up to Raya annual (USD 79.99/year). The pricing table above lists every tier; the live widget mirrors the operator's current prices for your country.

Is there a free tier or trial?

Free or trial availability for Raya is visible in the pricing table above. Promotional offers change — see the Raya deals page for current promotions.

How do I cancel Raya?

Cancellation depends on how you signed up. Direct subscribers cancel in account settings; users billed via Apple, Google or a partner cancel in that store's subscription manager. Subger's Raya cancel guide walks through every billing path.

How does Raya compare on price?

Use Subger's true price tracker to compare Raya's renewal price to the introductory teaser and to category alternatives. Annual prepay typically unlocks the biggest unit-cost saving where supported.

Where is Raya available?

Raya is available in the markets documented on Raya Inc.'s site. Pricing and plan availability can vary by country — confirm in your region before subscribing.

What channels does Raya support?

See the platform table above. In summary, Raya reaches customers through the channels typical for dating apps, including the apps and customer-care surfaces listed.

What's new with Raya in 2025-2026?

Through 2024-2025 Raya remained the leading invite-only dating app for creative and entertainment industry users, with continued strict application gatekeeping.

Are there deals or promo codes available?

Subger tracks active Raya deals on the Raya deals page and promo codes on the Raya promo codes page. Annual prepay and loyalty bundles often beat seasonal codes.

Get started with Raya

To subscribe to Raya, head to the Raya Inc. site and pick the tier from the table above that fits your needs. The Raya annual tier is the typical starting point for engaged users; annual prepay normally delivers the best unit cost where supported. Pair this page with the linked Subger guides below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.

Related Subger guides for Raya

• Raya cancel guide
• Raya deals and discounts
• Raya promo codes
• Raya true price tracker
• Dating Apps category hub