Match vs OurTime
Our pick: Match
Match has more features and members. OurTime costs far less if you're over 50 and on a budget.
Updated October 2026.
Side by side
| Match Visit site | OurTime Visit site | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Real, active members | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Safety and privacy | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Value | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Matching and features | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Ease of use | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| One month | $44.99 | About $12.55 |
| Lowest price | From $19.99/mo | From about $6/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. | Free forever: upload photos, browse, get matches, send flirts and receive messages. Reading and replying needs Premium. |
| App | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Best for | Adults 30+ who want a committed relationship | People over 50 on a budget |
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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 OurTime
Best for: People over 50 on a budget
- Very low price
- Large over-50 member base
- Simple to use
Questions people ask
Is Match or OurTime better?
Match is the better pick for most people. Match has more features and members. OurTime costs far less if you're over 50 and on a budget.
Which is cheaper, Match or OurTime?
OurTime is cheaper on its longest plan: from about $6/mo, versus from $19.99/mo for Match. Prices checked October 2026.
Which is safer?
Match scores higher for safety and privacy (7.5 vs 6.5). Its tools include matchphone keeps your real number private and date check-in to tell a friend where you are.