Dating · head to head
EliteSingles vs Lunchclub

EliteSingles
Dating
Intelligent matchmaking for educated singles
- From
- $31.95/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Lunchclub has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Lunchclub covers AI Matching.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which EliteSingles and Lunchclub actually diverge.
| Attribute | EliteSingles | Lunchclub |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $31.95/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2008 | 2018 |
Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating).
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 Lunchclub
- AI Matching
- 1:1 Video Meetings
- Goal Setting
- Meeting Notes
- Clubhouse Integration
- IRL Events
- Zoom
- Google Meet
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
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
Lunchclub
Free- FreeFree
- Weekly Matches
- Video Meetings
- Profile
- Premium$20/month
- More Matches
- Priority Matching
- Advanced Preferences
Which should you pick?
Choose EliteSingles if
- You need personality assessment.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want smart matching.
Choose Lunchclub if
- You need ai matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want 1:1 video meetings.
Questions people ask
- Is EliteSingles or Lunchclub better?
- Neither clearly leads. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month and Lunchclub at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, EliteSingles or Lunchclub?
- Lunchclub has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $31.95/month for EliteSingles and Free for Lunchclub.
- Does EliteSingles or Lunchclub run on more platforms?
- Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Lunchclub for free?
- Yes. Lunchclub has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month.
- What can EliteSingles do that Lunchclub cannot?
- EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Smart Matching, Daily Matches, Profile Verification. Lunchclub covers AI Matching, 1:1 Video Meetings, Goal Setting, Meeting Notes. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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