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EliteSingles vs Mastodon

EliteSingles logo

EliteSingles

Dating & Social

Intelligent matchmaking for educated singles

From
$31.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mastodon logo

Mastodon

Dating & Social

Social networking that's not for sale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mastodon has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Mastodon covers Decentralization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EliteSingles and Mastodon actually diverge.

Attributes where EliteSingles and Mastodon differ
AttributeEliteSinglesMastodon
Starting price$31.95/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20082016

Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), 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 EliteSingles

  • Personality Assessment
  • Smart Matching
  • Daily Matches
  • Profile Verification
  • Have You Met
  • Wildcard Matches

Only in Mastodon

  • Decentralization
  • Custom Servers
  • No Ads
  • Chronological Feed
  • Content Warnings
  • Federation
  • ActivityPub
  • Fediverse

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

Where each one falls short

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

EliteSingles

Nothing recorded yet. See the EliteSingles review.

Mastodon

  • The App Store listing (publisher Mastodon gGmbH) states the official app is free with no subscription tier; as a federated non-profit network there is no vendor-hosted enterprise plan or SLA available to purchase.

Pricing, plan by plan

EliteSingles

$31.95/month
  • Premium Light$44.95/month
    • Unlimited Messaging
    • See All Photos
    • View Visitors
  • Premium Classic$31.95/month
    • All Light Features
    • Read Receipts

Mastodon

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Toots
    • Federation
    • Custom Instances

Which should you pick?

Choose EliteSingles if

  • You need personality assessment.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want smart matching.
EliteSingles review

Choose Mastodon if

  • You need decentralization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want custom servers.
Mastodon review

Questions people ask

Is EliteSingles or Mastodon better?
Neither clearly leads. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month and Mastodon at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EliteSingles or Mastodon?
Mastodon has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $31.95/month for EliteSingles and Free for Mastodon.
Does EliteSingles or Mastodon run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Mastodon for free?
Yes. Mastodon has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month.
What can EliteSingles do that Mastodon cannot?
EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Smart Matching, Daily Matches, Profile Verification. Mastodon covers Decentralization, Custom Servers, No Ads, Chronological Feed. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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