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eHarmony vs Raya

eHarmony logo

eHarmony

Dating

Real love. Real people.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raya logo

Raya

Dating

An exclusive community

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only eHarmony has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: eHarmony premium membership pricing not published on website; only generic reference to 'added features' costs; Raya access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • They diverge on capability: eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Raya covers Exclusive Membership.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eHarmony and Raya actually diverge.

Attributes where eHarmony and Raya differ
AttributeeHarmonyRaya
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos
Founded20002015

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 eHarmony

  • 32 Dimensions Compatibility
  • Guided Communication
  • Video Date
  • RelyID Verification
  • Compatibility Quiz
  • Match Preferences
  • Android support
  • Web support

Only in Raya

  • Exclusive Membership
  • Committee Review
  • Privacy Protection
  • Social Networking
  • Work Networking
  • Cultural Events
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

eHarmony

  • Single users seeking relationship-focused matching via compatibility questionnairenot Raya
  • Individuals in supported regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia) prioritising profile compatibilitynot Raya
  • Premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filtersnot Raya

Raya

  • Private membership network for dating, networking and friendshipnot eHarmony
  • Meeting vetted members while controlling your visibilitynot eHarmony
  • Application-gated social access rather than open sign-upnot eHarmony

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Raya

  • Access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • Full functionality of the service is only available while a paid membership is active
  • Memberships are sold only as 1, 6 or 12 month auto-renewing terms
  • Auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours before the end of the period
  • Cancelling a subscription only takes effect at the end of the current period, with no mid-term exit
  • Accounts can be suspended or terminated for conduct judged not to reflect the community guidelines
  • The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

eHarmony

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.

Raya

$9.99/month
  • Membership$9.99/month
    • Access to Community
    • Dating Mode
    • Social Mode

Which should you pick?

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.
eHarmony review

Choose Raya if

  • You need exclusive membership.
  • You work on Ios.
  • You also want committee review.
Raya review

Questions people ask

Is eHarmony or Raya better?
Neither clearly leads. eHarmony starts at Free and Raya at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eHarmony or Raya?
eHarmony has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for eHarmony and $9.99/month for Raya.
Does eHarmony or Raya run on more platforms?
eHarmony runs on Web, iOS, Android. Raya runs on Ios.
Can I use eHarmony for free?
Yes. eHarmony has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raya starts at $9.99/month.
What is eHarmony best used for?
eHarmony is most often used for single users seeking relationship-focused matching via compatibility questionnaire, individuals in supported regions (us, canada, uk, australia) prioritising profile compatibility, premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filters. Of those, single users seeking relationship-focused matching via compatibility questionnaire and individuals in supported regions (us, canada, uk, australia) prioritising profile compatibility are not what Raya is typically brought in for.
What can eHarmony do that Raya cannot?
eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Guided Communication, Video Date, RelyID Verification. Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Committee Review, Privacy Protection, Social Networking. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eHarmony: Does eharmony offer a free membership?

Yes, eharmony offers free Basic Membership which allows users to take the Compatibility Quiz, view members' profiles, send and receive initial likes and first messages, and see who visited your profile.

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eHarmony: What features are included in eharmony Premium membership?

eharmony Premium membership adds the ability to view all photos, see complete profile visitors, unlock your complete Personality Profile, and change your search settings by location and age. Specific pricing for Premium membership is not published on the main website.

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