Dating · head to head
Match.com vs Ship
The short version
- Only Ship has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Match.com covers Advanced Search, Ship covers Crew Swiping.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Match.com and Ship actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Match.com
- Advanced Search
- Daily Matches
- Messaging
- Profile Verification
- Events
- Dating Advice
- Web support
Only in Ship
- Crew Swiping
- Friend Recommendations
- Group Chat
- Profile Sharing
- Dating on Behalf
- Social Matching
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Match.com
- Finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criterianot Ship
- Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot Ship
- Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot Ship
Ship
No use cases recorded yet. See the Ship review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Ship
Nothing recorded yet. See the Ship review.
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Ship
Free- FreeFree
- Crew Swiping
- Messaging
- Friend Recommendations
Which should you pick?
Choose Match.com if
- You need advanced search.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want daily matches.
Choose Ship if
- You need crew swiping.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want friend recommendations.
Questions people ask
- Is Match.com or Ship better?
- Neither clearly leads. Match.com starts at $35.99/month and Ship at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Match.com or Ship?
- Ship has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $35.99/month for Match.com and Free for Ship.
- Does Match.com or Ship run on more platforms?
- Match.com runs on Ios, Android, Web. Ship runs on Ios, Android.
- Can I use Ship for free?
- Yes. Ship has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Match.com starts at $35.99/month.
- What is Match.com best used for?
- Match.com is most often used for finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criteria, attending online and in-person singles events, getting profile and first-date coaching from match dating experts. Of those, finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criteria and attending online and in-person singles events are not what Ship is typically brought in for.
- What can Match.com do that Ship cannot?
- Match.com covers Advanced Search, Daily Matches, Messaging, Profile Verification. Ship covers Crew Swiping, Friend Recommendations, Group Chat, Profile Sharing. Both handle 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.
SourceMatch.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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