Software · head to head
OurTime vs eHarmony
The short version
- Only eHarmony has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: OurTime seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription; eHarmony premium membership pricing not published on website; only generic reference to 'added features' costs
- They diverge on capability: OurTime covers Easy Interface, eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OurTime and eHarmony 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 OurTime
- Easy Interface
- Flirts
- ConnectMe Calls
- Profile Boost
- Daily Matches
- I'm Interested
Only in eHarmony
- 32 Dimensions Compatibility
- Guided Communication
- Video Date
- RelyID Verification
- Compatibility Quiz
- Match Preferences
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
OurTime
$15.99/month- Standard$15.99/month
- Messaging
- See Who Viewed You
- Search
- Value$11.99/month
- All Standard Features
- Profile Highlighting
eHarmony
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.
Which should you pick?
Choose OurTime if
- You need easy interface.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want flirts.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is OurTime or eHarmony better?
- Neither clearly leads. OurTime starts at $15.99/month and eHarmony at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OurTime or eHarmony?
- eHarmony has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $15.99/month for OurTime and Free for eHarmony.
- Does OurTime or eHarmony run on more platforms?
- OurTime runs on Ios, Android, Web. eHarmony runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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 OurTime best used for?
- OurTime is most often used for dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationship, browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stage, getting curated daily match suggestions. Of those, dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationship and browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stage are not what eHarmony is typically brought in for.
- What can OurTime do that eHarmony cannot?
- OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Guided Communication, Video Date, RelyID Verification. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.