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eHarmony vs Badoo

eHarmony logo

eHarmony

Software

Real love. Real people.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Badoo logo

Badoo

Software

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eHarmony and Badoo actually diverge.

Attributes where eHarmony and Badoo differ
AttributeeHarmonyBadoo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded20002006

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 eHarmony

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

Only in Badoo

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

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

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

Badoo

No use cases recorded yet. See the Badoo review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Badoo

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

Pricing, plan by plan

eHarmony

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.

Badoo

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

Which should you pick?

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

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

Questions people ask

Is eHarmony or Badoo better?
Neither clearly leads. eHarmony starts at Free and Badoo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eHarmony or Badoo?
eHarmony starts at Free and Badoo at Free.
Does eHarmony or Badoo run on more platforms?
eHarmony runs on Web, iOS, Android. Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use eHarmony for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is eHarmony best used for?
eHarmony is most often used for single users seeking relationship-focused matching via compatibility questionnaire, individuals in supported regions (us, canada, uk, australia) prioritising profile compatibility, premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filters. Of those, single users seeking relationship-focused matching via compatibility questionnaire and individuals in supported regions (us, canada, uk, australia) prioritising profile compatibility are not what Badoo is typically brought in for.
What can eHarmony do that Badoo cannot?
eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Guided Communication, Video Date, RelyID Verification. Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo 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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