Match vs eharmony
Our pick: Match
Match is cheaper per month, has a monthly option and a bigger member base. Pick eharmony if you want matches chosen for you.
Updated October 2026.
Side by side
| Match Visit site | eharmony Visit site | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Real, active members | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Safety and privacy | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Value | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Matching and features | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of use | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| One month | $44.99 | No monthly plan |
| Lowest price | From $19.99/mo | From $35.90/mo |
| Free version | Make a profile, browse, send likes and message your daily Top Picks. Reading and replying to most messages needs a paid plan. | Take the Compatibility Quiz, see your matches and send smiles and icebreakers. Photos, personal messages and search filters need a paid plan. |
| App | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Best for | Adults 30+ who want a committed relationship | People looking for a long-term partner who want matches chosen for them |
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Highlighted cells show the higher score in each row.
Which one should you choose?
Why pick Match
Best for: Adults 30+ who want a committed relationship
- Members are mostly 30+ and relationship-minded
- Big member base in most US cities
- Longer plans cut the price by more than half
Why pick eharmony
Best for: People looking for a long-term partner who want matches chosen for them
- Matching does the searching for you
- Members are there for long-term relationships
- Compatibility breakdowns give you things to talk about
Questions people ask
Is Match or eharmony better?
Match is the better pick for most people. Match is cheaper per month, has a monthly option and a bigger member base. Pick eharmony if you want matches chosen for you.
Which is cheaper, Match or eharmony?
Match is cheaper on its longest plan: from $19.99/mo, versus from $35.90/mo for eharmony. Prices checked October 2026.
Which is safer?
Match scores higher for safety and privacy (7.5 vs 7.5). Its tools include matchphone keeps your real number private and date check-in to tell a friend where you are.