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Badoo vs eHarmony

Badoo logo

Badoo

Dating

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eHarmony logo

eHarmony

Dating

Real love. Real people.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Badoo less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets; eHarmony premium membership pricing not published on website; only generic reference to 'added features' costs
  • They diverge on capability: Badoo covers Encounters, eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Badoo and eHarmony actually diverge.

Attributes where Badoo and eHarmony differ
AttributeBadooeHarmony
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20062000

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Badoo

  • Encounters
  • People Nearby
  • Live Video
  • Photo Verification
  • Spotlight
  • Super Powers
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Only in eHarmony

  • 32 Dimensions Compatibility
  • Guided Communication
  • Video Date
  • RelyID Verification
  • Compatibility Quiz
  • Match Preferences

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Badoo

No use cases recorded yet. See the Badoo review.

eHarmony

  • Single users seeking relationship-focused matching via compatibility questionnairenot Badoo
  • Individuals in supported regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia) prioritising profile compatibilitynot Badoo
  • Premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filtersnot Badoo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Badoo

  • Less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
  • Profile verification process is weaker than competitors, leading to more fake profiles

eHarmony

  • Premium membership pricing not published on website; only generic reference to 'added features' costs
  • Basic free tier severely limited: cannot view all photos or access complete Personality Profile
  • Service limited to specific regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia); not globally available
  • Compatibility matching algorithm locked behind Premium tier; Basic tier cannot use advanced search filters

Pricing, plan by plan

Badoo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Encounters
    • Messaging
    • People Nearby
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • See Who Likes You
    • Invisible Browsing
    • Popularity Boost

eHarmony

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Badoo if

  • You need encounters.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want people nearby.
Badoo review

Choose eHarmony if

  • You need 32 dimensions compatibility.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want guided communication.
eHarmony review

Questions people ask

Is Badoo or eHarmony better?
Neither clearly leads. Badoo starts at Free and eHarmony at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Badoo or eHarmony?
Badoo starts at Free and eHarmony at Free.
Does Badoo or eHarmony run on more platforms?
Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. eHarmony runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Badoo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Badoo do that eHarmony cannot?
Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Guided Communication, Video Date, RelyID Verification. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Badoo: When was Badoo founded?

Badoo was founded in April 2006 in London by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and is available in 190 countries in 47 languages.

Source
eHarmony: Does eharmony offer a free membership?

Yes, eharmony offers free Basic Membership which allows users to take the Compatibility Quiz, view members' profiles, send and receive initial likes and first messages, and see who visited your profile.

Source
eHarmony: What features are included in eharmony Premium membership?

eharmony Premium membership adds the ability to view all photos, see complete profile visitors, unlock your complete Personality Profile, and change your search settings by location and age. Specific pricing for Premium membership is not published on the main website.

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