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Private-Samenspende.at and Y Factor compared
Y Factor is the new app from Cryos founder Ole Schou, dubbed a “Tinder for sperm donors” by the press. How does it differ from us?
Y Factor is the newest name among sperm donation apps. Behind it is Ole Schou, founder and owner of Cryos, the world's largest sperm bank. It launched in mid-2025 in the UK and Denmark and rolled out across the EU in autumn 2025. In Austria the app has barely arrived: Austrian daily DER STANDARD counted 62 registered users in August 2026, ten of them verified donors, and named our platform's existing presence here as a possible reason. The bigger difference is the model, though. On Y Factor, ID checks, extended filters, and unlimited likes sit inside a subscription from €19.99 a month. With us, verification is standard for everyone and everything stays free.
Y Factor and us side by side
An international app, an Austrian platform.
| UsPrivate-Samenspende.at | Y Factor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country / focus | Austria | EU-wide, based in Copenhagen |
| Platform | web app | app for iOS and Android |
| Price | €0, permanently | base free, full features €19.99–29.99/month |
| Verification | selfie and ID, medical optional | not required at sign-up, ID check only with subscription |
| Paid donation | ruled out, unpaid only (FMedG) | “compensated” selectable, not permitted in Austria |
| Profiles in Austria | around 270 registered | 62 registered, 10 verified donors (August 2026) |
| Operator | non-profit | commercial, owner of the Cryos sperm bank |
The difference in short
Y Factor brings decades of sperm-bank industry experience and looks professional accordingly. Three things separate us. First, money: the free “Explore” tier is heavily limited, while ID checks, filters, donation history, and unlimited likes cost €19.99 to €29.99 a month. With us, everything is free. Second, verification: according to DER STANDARD, no identity check is needed to create a Y Factor profile, and even an AI-generated photo is accepted. With us, selfie and ID are the baseline, for everyone. Third, Austria: the app also offers “compensated” donations, which are not permitted here, and had just 62 users in the country in August 2026.
What Y Factor is good for
- A modern app for iOS and Android, with chat, video calls, and a shared planning space.
- International reach, with the largest user groups in the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
- Donation route and the donor's role are asked up front, which sets clear expectations.
- Behind the app stands Ole Schou, founder of the world's largest sperm bank.
What we are good for
- Permanently free, while Y Factor's full feature set costs €19.99 to €29.99 a month.
- Selfie and ID verification for every profile, not as a subscription feature.
- Built around Austria and the FMedG: unpaid donation only, no “compensated” option.
- Already established in Austria, with around 270 registered profiles.
Which fits whom?
Y Factor fits if …
you are searching outside Austria, want a polished app with video calls, and are willing to pay a subscription for the full feature set.
We fit if …
you are searching in Austria, value verified profiles at no extra cost, and plan your donation within the FMedG framework.
Checked facts about Y Factor
- Country
- Denmark (Copenhagen), available EU-wide
- Platform
- app for iOS and Android
- Price
- “Explore” base tier free; subscription €19.99/month (donors) or €29.99/month (recipients), cheaper on 3- or 6-month plans
- Verification
- not required at sign-up; ID check part of the subscription
- Users in Austria
- 62 registered, 10 of them verified donors (DER STANDARD, August 2026)
- Operator
- commercial; owner Ole Schou, founder of the Cryos sperm bank
Frequent questions
Is Y Factor free?
The “Explore” base tier is free but heavily limited: few likes, no donation history, no extended filters. The full feature set including ID checks costs €29.99/month for recipients and €19.99/month for donors. Our platform is permanently and completely free.
Does Y Factor work in Austria?
Barely, so far. DER STANDARD counted 62 registered users in August 2026, ten of them verified donors. The app itself points to a launch here “soon” and suggests widening the search radius. Around 270 profiles are registered on our platform.
Can I arrange a paid sperm donation via Y Factor?
No. The app does offer a “compensated” option, but in Austria a private sperm donation must remain unpaid. Only reimbursement of documented expenses is allowed, such as tests or travel.
For how the journey looks from the recipient's side, see finding a sperm donor in Austria. For all providers side by side, see the comparison of sperm donation platforms.
The established alternative for Austria
Register for free and look through verified profiles from Austria, with no subscription and no limited base tier.