Software · head to head
Badoo vs eHarmony
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.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Badoo and eHarmony actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
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
FreeNo 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.
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.
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.
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