Software · head to head
eHarmony vs OurTime
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; OurTime seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
- They diverge on capability: eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, OurTime covers Easy Interface.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eHarmony and OurTime 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 OurTime
- Easy Interface
- Flirts
- ConnectMe Calls
- Profile Boost
- Daily Matches
- I'm Interested
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 OurTime
- Individuals in supported regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia) prioritising profile compatibilitynot OurTime
- Premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filtersnot OurTime
OurTime
- Dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationshipnot eHarmony
- Browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stagenot eHarmony
- Getting curated daily match suggestionsnot 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
OurTime
- Seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
- Read receipts on your messages are Premium only
- Profile boosts and Super Likes are Premium only
- The free tier is limited to building a profile, searching, Topics and curated daily matches
- The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later
Pricing, plan by plan
eHarmony
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.
OurTime
$15.99/month- Standard$15.99/month
- Messaging
- See Who Viewed You
- Search
- Value$11.99/month
- All Standard Features
- Profile Highlighting
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 OurTime if
- You need easy interface.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want flirts.
Questions people ask
- Is eHarmony or OurTime better?
- Neither clearly leads. eHarmony starts at Free and OurTime at $15.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eHarmony or OurTime?
- eHarmony has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eHarmony and $15.99/month for OurTime.
- Does eHarmony or OurTime run on more platforms?
- eHarmony runs on Web, iOS, Android. OurTime runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use eHarmony for free?
- Yes. eHarmony has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OurTime starts at $15.99/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 OurTime is typically brought in for.
- What can eHarmony do that OurTime cannot?
- eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Guided Communication, Video Date, RelyID Verification. OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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