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EliteSingles vs Match.com

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EliteSingles

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Intelligent matchmaking for educated singles

From
$31.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Match.com logo

Match.com

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Start something real

From
$35.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Match.com covers Advanced Search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EliteSingles and Match.com actually diverge.

Attributes where EliteSingles and Match.com differ
AttributeEliteSinglesMatch.com
Starting price$31.95/month$35.99/month
Founded20081993

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
  • Have You Met
  • Wildcard Matches

Only in Match.com

  • Advanced Search
  • Messaging
  • Events
  • Dating Advice

Both cover

  • Daily Matches
  • Profile Verification
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

EliteSingles

No use cases recorded yet. See the EliteSingles review.

Match.com

  • Finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criterianot EliteSingles
  • Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot EliteSingles
  • Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot EliteSingles

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.

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

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

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 EliteSingles if

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

Choose Match.com if

  • You need advanced search.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want messaging.
Match.com review

Questions people ask

Is EliteSingles or Match.com better?
Neither clearly leads. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month 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, EliteSingles or Match.com?
EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month and Match.com at $35.99/month.
Does EliteSingles or Match.com run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What can EliteSingles do that Match.com cannot?
EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Smart Matching, Have You Met, Wildcard Matches. Match.com covers Advanced Search, Messaging, Events, Dating Advice. Both handle Daily Matches, Profile Verification, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Match.com: How much does Match.com cost?

Match.com pricing is not publicly accessible. Access to pricing details requires visiting the Match.com website directly or contacting their support team.

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Match.com: Does Match.com offer free membership?

Match.com membership options and pricing are not disclosed on their public pages. Visit Match.com directly to review available membership tiers.

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