Software · head to head
eHarmony vs Match.com
The short version
- Only eHarmony has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: eHarmony premium membership pricing not published on website; only generic reference to 'added features' costs; Match.com without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find
- They diverge on capability: eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Match.com covers Advanced Search.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eHarmony and Match.com actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Match.com
- Advanced Search
- Daily Matches
- Messaging
- Profile Verification
- Events
- Dating Advice
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 Match.com
- Individuals in supported regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia) prioritising profile compatibilitynot Match.com
- Premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filtersnot Match.com
Match.com
- Finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criterianot eHarmony
- Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot eHarmony
- Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot eHarmony
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
Match.com
- Without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find
- Seeing unlimited profiles requires the Premium subscription
- Advanced search filters are Premium only
- Reconnecting with profiles you already passed on requires Premium
- Profile boosts to be seen faster are Premium only
- The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later
Pricing, plan by plan
eHarmony
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.
Match.com
$35.99/month- Standard$35.99/month
- Messaging
- See Who Viewed You
- Search Filters
- Premium$44.99/month
- All Standard Features
- Read Receipts
- Profile 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.
Choose Match.com if
- You need advanced search.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want daily matches.
Questions people ask
- Is eHarmony or Match.com better?
- Neither clearly leads. eHarmony starts at Free and Match.com at $35.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eHarmony or Match.com?
- eHarmony has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eHarmony and $35.99/month for Match.com.
- Does eHarmony or Match.com run on more platforms?
- eHarmony runs on Web, iOS, Android. Match.com runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use eHarmony for free?
- Yes. eHarmony has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Match.com starts at $35.99/month.
- 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 Match.com is typically brought in for.
- What can eHarmony do that Match.com cannot?
- eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Guided Communication, Video Date, RelyID Verification. Match.com covers Advanced Search, Daily Matches, Messaging, Profile Verification. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.