Is CanDate the Same as 2RedBeans? Two Different Sites
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Plenty of people searching for 2RedBeans ("Liangke Hongdou", often typed "liangkehongdou") end up on our site — CanDate (candate.ca). Both names contain "hongdou" (red bean), so it's easy to assume they're the same company, or that one is the Canadian version of the other. Neither is true: they are two independently run dating platforms with no connection. Here is how to tell them apart.
The short answer: two separate platforms, not affiliated
2RedBeans (Liangke Hongdou, 2redbeans.com) is a long-established dating platform for Chinese singles across North America, with users in both the US and Canada and a much larger membership than ours.
CanDate (candate.ca) is a separate, independently run site focused only on serious dating for singles across Canada. We are not affiliated with 2RedBeans in any way: not its Canadian branch, not a partner, and we share no accounts, profiles or messages.
How to tell which site you're on
Check the address bar: candate.ca is CanDate; 2redbeans.com is 2RedBeans. Accounts don't carry over — an account on one can't sign in to the other.
If you meant to sign in to 2RedBeans, go to its official website or app directly. For its pricing and features, rely on what its own site says at the time — every platform's prices and rules change, and we don't describe other platforms on their behalf.
How the two differ
Size and reach: 2RedBeans is larger and covers all of North America; CanDate is newer, smaller and only covers Canadian cities. If you want the widest possible pool, a bigger platform has that advantage; if you only want to meet serious Chinese-speaking singles who live in Canada, a smaller, focused site can save time.
What CanDate offers today: liveness verification (verified profiles carry a "Verified" badge), in-site video calls before you meet, browsing by city and relationship goal, and reporting and blocking. Sample profiles on the site are clearly labelled "Sample" and never pose as real people. Our pricing is whatever the /plans page says.
If you searched for "2RedBeans scam"
We don't comment on other platforms. What is true everywhere: any dating platform can attract scammers, and scams almost always come from individual impostors rather than the platform itself. Common signs are declaring love very fast, always avoiding video calls, steering the conversation toward investing or borrowing money, and pushing you to leave the app for a private chat.
The rules that protect you are simple: video-call before you meet or get invested; never send money, invest, or share ID details because of someone you met online; and report anything suspicious inside the app. Our guide to spotting online dating scams has the full checklist.
Which one should you use?
You don't have to pick one. Many people use two or three platforms and then spend their time where their city, goals and experience fit best. What matters most: choose platforms that verify real people, video-call before meeting, and save your energy for people who are as serious as you are.
For an overview of the dating apps Chinese singles in Canada actually use, see our comparison: /guide/best-chinese-dating-apps-canada.
Frequently asked questions
Is CanDate the Canadian version of 2RedBeans?
No. CanDate (candate.ca) and 2RedBeans (Liangke Hongdou) are two independently run, unrelated platforms. Accounts and profiles are not shared.
What does "liangkehongdou" mean?
It's the pinyin of 2RedBeans' Chinese name ("two red beans") — that platform, not us. Our site is candate.ca.
Can I sign in here with my 2RedBeans account?
No. The two platforms' accounts are separate; you'd need to register on each.
Can I use both?
Yes. We don't restrict you from using other platforms, and many members use several.
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