Best for: Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s
- Detailed, conversation-friendly profiles
- Strong focus on real relationships
- Free version is usable, with free faith and ethnicity filters
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $16.99 (US App Store)
Comparison
FarmersOnly vs Match: Which Is Better? (2026)
FarmersOnly is a small niche site for country singles; Match is a large dating site with wide search radiuses that works well in rural areas.
Quick verdict
Match wins overall for most people. Choose FarmersOnly if you want everyone to share a rural lifestyle. Choose Match if you want many more members and better features.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | FarmersOnly | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best for | Rural and country singles | Serious daters who like to search |
| Audience | 18+, rural and country-minded singles in the US and Canada | 18+, mostly 30–60; members must be single or separated |
| Typical goal | Relationships | Relationships |
| Free version | Limited | Yes |
| Paid from | ≈ $29.95 for 1 month (US App Store) | ≈ $19.99 (US App Store) |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
| Community | Rural and country singles | Everyone |
| Pool size | Small | Large |
| Features | Basic | Advanced search and daily matches |
Scores
FarmersOnly
- Match quality
- 3.4
- Features
- 3.2
- Value for money
- 3.6
- Safety
- 3.5
- Ease of use
- 4.0
Match
- Match quality
- 4.2
- Features
- 4.2
- Value for money
- 3.8
- Safety
- 4.1
- Ease of use
- 4.2
FarmersOnly: pros and cons
Pros
- Community that shares a rural lifestyle
- Profiles and photos reviewed by staff
- Free to browse and send flirts
- Hide your profile during busy seasons
Cons
- Both people need Premium to message
- Small pool in many counties
- US and Canada only
- Android app rated low on Google Play
Read our full FarmersOnly review →
Match: pros and cons
Pros
- Large, relationship-minded community
- Free members can chat with their matches
- Strong search, on the web and in apps
- Good for 30s to 60s
Cons
- Full price charged up front, and auto-renewal
- Discounts apply only to the first period
- Best search tools sit behind Platinum
- Lower app ratings than the big swipe apps
Pricing compared
FarmersOnly paid plans start at ≈ $29.95 for 1 month (US App Store); Match paid plans start at ≈ $19.99 (US App Store). Prices vary by country and plan length — see FarmersOnly pricing and Match pricing.
Neither feels right? Consider these
Best for: Serious relationships and marriage
- Strong focus on long-term compatibility
- Detailed quiz and compatibility scores
- Free Basic membership with no time limit
- Free version
- Limited
- Premium
- shown after you sign up
Frequently asked questions
Is FarmersOnly worth it?
It can be if you want a strictly rural community; Match usually offers more matches in country areas.