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Match.com vs Thursday

Match.com logo

Match.com

Dating

Start something real

From
$35.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Thursday logo

Thursday

Dating

Delete the apps, meet in real life

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Thursday has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Match.com without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find; Thursday no pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Match.com covers Advanced Search, Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Match.com and Thursday differ
AttributeMatch.comThursday
Starting price$35.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb
Founded19932021

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 Thursday

  • Thursday-Only Access
  • In-Person Events
  • Roses
  • Video Profiles
  • Prompts
  • Conversation Starters
  • Instagram

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 Thursday
  • Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot Thursday
  • Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot Thursday

Thursday

  • Event ticketing and ticket salesnot Match.com
  • Event management for recurring weekly or regular eventsnot 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

Thursday

  • No pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • Website only references event ticketing without specific cost details

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

Thursday

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Thursday Access
    • Matching
    • Events
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Extra Roses
    • See Who Likes You
    • Priority Access

Which should you pick?

Choose Match.com if

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

Choose Thursday if

  • You need thursday-only access.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want in-person events.
Thursday review

Questions people ask

Is Match.com or Thursday better?
Neither clearly leads. Match.com starts at $35.99/month and Thursday at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Match.com or Thursday?
Thursday has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $35.99/month for Match.com and Free for Thursday.
Does Match.com or Thursday run on more platforms?
Match.com runs on Ios, Android, Web. Thursday runs on Web.
Can I use Thursday for free?
Yes. Thursday 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 Thursday is typically brought in for.
What can Match.com do that Thursday cannot?
Match.com covers Advanced Search, Daily Matches, Messaging, Profile Verification. Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access, In-Person Events, Roses, Video Profiles. 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.

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Thursday: How much do Thursday event tickets cost?

Thursday.com does not publish pricing information on its website. The site only references that tickets are available for events but does not specify costs.

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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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Thursday: Is there pricing information available for Thursday services?

No pricing details are available on the Thursday website. Contact the event organizer or platform directly to inquire about specific event costs and ticket pricing.

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