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JDate
Jewish dating made easy
As of 30 August 2026, JDate starts at $29.99/month. JDate is one of the oldest and most established Jewish dating platforms, connecting Jewish singles worldwide since 1997. Softwr lists it under Dating. JDate is made by Spark Networks, launched in 1997, available on iOS, Android, Web.
Overview
What JDate does
JDate is one of the oldest and most established Jewish dating platforms, connecting Jewish singles worldwide since 1997. The platform caters to Jews of all levels of observance seeking meaningful relationships and offers features specifically designed for the Jewish community.
What people use it for
- Jewish dating and matchmaking
- Filtering for singles who share Jewish observance and background
- Using a paid matchmaker service for personal introductions
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The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about JDate.
- Spark Networks states it does not conduct background checks on members or subscribers of Jdate
- Personal introductions by expert matchmakers are a separate premium Jewish matchmaking service rather than part of the app
- The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 or later
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Pricing
What JDate costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Premium
$29.99 /mo
- Unlimited Messaging
- See Who Viewed
- Advanced Search
Capabilities
Features
Jewish Community Focus
LookBook
Secret Admirer
Advanced Search
Video Chat
Profile Verification
Ios support
Available on ios
Android support
Available on android
Web support
Available on web
Behind it
Who makes JDate
- Company
- Spark Networks
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California
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- Mighty Networks
- Hinge
- OkCupid
- OurTime
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- Ship
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A members-only dating app for Jews with ridiculously high standards
From $36/mo8 researched notes
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