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Match.com vs OurTime

Match.com logo

Match.com

Dating

Start something real

From
$35.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OurTime logo

OurTime

Dating

Dating for 50+ singles

From
$15.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Match.com without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find; OurTime seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Match.com covers Advanced Search, OurTime covers Easy Interface.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Match.com and OurTime differ
AttributeMatch.comOurTime
Starting price$35.99/month$15.99/month
Founded19932011

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 Match.com

  • Advanced Search
  • Messaging
  • Profile Verification
  • Events
  • Dating Advice

Only in OurTime

  • Easy Interface
  • Flirts
  • ConnectMe Calls
  • Profile Boost
  • I'm Interested

Both cover

  • Daily Matches
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web 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 OurTime
  • Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot OurTime
  • Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot OurTime

OurTime

  • Dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationshipnot Match.com
  • Browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stagenot Match.com
  • Getting curated daily match suggestionsnot Match.com

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

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

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

OurTime

$15.99/month
  • Standard$15.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search
  • Value$11.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Profile Highlighting

Which should you pick?

Choose Match.com if

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

Choose OurTime if

  • You need easy interface.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want flirts.
OurTime review

Questions people ask

Is Match.com or OurTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Match.com starts at $35.99/month and OurTime at $15.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Match.com or OurTime?
Match.com starts at $35.99/month and OurTime at $15.99/month.
Does Match.com or OurTime run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 OurTime is typically brought in for.
What can Match.com do that OurTime cannot?
Match.com covers Advanced Search, Messaging, Profile Verification, Events. OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. Both handle Daily Matches, Ios support, Android support, Web 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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