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eHarmony vs LinkedIn

eHarmony logo

eHarmony

Dating & Social

Real love. Real people.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LinkedIn logo

LinkedIn

Dating & Social

Connect with the world's professionals

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; LinkedIn premium.linkedin.com names four Premium tiers, Career, Business, All-in-One and Company Page, and shows no figure for any of them, offering only a free trial
  • They diverge on capability: eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eHarmony and LinkedIn actually diverge.

Attributes where eHarmony and LinkedIn differ
AttributeeHarmonyLinkedIn
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20002002

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

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 LinkedIn

  • Professional Profiles
  • Job Search
  • InMail
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Company Pages
  • LinkedIn Groups
  • Microsoft 365
  • Salesforce

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 LinkedIn
  • Individuals in supported regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia) prioritising profile compatibilitynot LinkedIn
  • Premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filtersnot LinkedIn

LinkedIn

No use cases recorded yet. See the LinkedIn 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

LinkedIn

  • premium.linkedin.com names four Premium tiers, Career, Business, All-in-One and Company Page, and shows no figure for any of them, offering only a free trial

Pricing, plan by plan

eHarmony

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.

LinkedIn

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Profile
    • Networking
    • Job Search
  • Premium Career$29.99/month
    • InMail
    • See Who Viewed
    • Applicant Insights
  • Premium Business$59.99/month
    • Unlimited Search
    • Business Insights
    • Learning Courses

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 LinkedIn if

  • You need professional profiles.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want job search.
LinkedIn review

Questions people ask

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