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eHarmony vs Happn

eHarmony logo

eHarmony

Software

Real love. Real people.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Happn logo

Happn

Software

Find the people you've crossed paths with

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; Happn high volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts
  • They diverge on capability: eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Happn covers Crossed Paths.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eHarmony and Happn actually diverge.

Attributes where eHarmony and Happn differ
AttributeeHarmonyHappn
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Founded20002014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Happn

  • Crossed Paths
  • FlashNote
  • CrushTime
  • Video Call
  • Invisible Mode
  • Audio Messages
  • Spotify
  • 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 Happn
  • Individuals in supported regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia) prioritising profile compatibilitynot Happn
  • Premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filtersnot Happn

Happn

No use cases recorded yet. See the Happn 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

Happn

  • High volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts
  • Poor match quality and low likelihood of resulting in actual dates
  • Limited user base in smaller cities and non-urban areas
  • Security concerns with location-based technology revealing user movement patterns
  • Subscription and billing issues with poor customer service response

Pricing, plan by plan

eHarmony

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.

Happn

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Happn review.

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 Happn if

  • You need crossed paths.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want flashnote.
Happn review

Questions people ask

Is eHarmony or Happn better?
Neither clearly leads. eHarmony starts at Free and Happn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eHarmony or Happn?
eHarmony starts at Free and Happn at Free.
Does eHarmony or Happn run on more platforms?
eHarmony runs on Web, iOS, Android. Happn runs on iOS, Android.
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 Happn is typically brought in for.
What can eHarmony do that Happn cannot?
eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Guided Communication, Video Date, RelyID Verification. Happn covers Crossed Paths, FlashNote, CrushTime, Video Call. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Happn: Is Happn free to use?

Yes, Happn is free to download and use. Premium membership is optional and unlocks features like seeing who has liked your profile and sending FlashNotes to people you haven't matched with.

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Happn: How does Happn's location matching work?

Happn shows you profiles of people you have crossed paths with in real life. The app uses GPS to detect when two users are near each other and displays their profiles when this happens. Your exact location remains hidden to other users.

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Happn: What is the cost of Happn Premium?

Happn Premium pricing varies by region. In the US, a one-month subscription costs approximately $29.99, while in Europe it ranges from €34.99 for one month to €94.99 for a 12-month subscription.

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Happn: What premium features does Happn offer?

Happn Premium allows you to see who has liked your profile, send up to 10 FlashNotes per day to people you haven't matched with, make audio and video calls within the app, and access other advanced features.

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