Best for: Meeting lots of people fast
- Huge, active user base almost everywhere
- Free version lets you match and chat
- Very fast and easy to use
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $9.99 (US App Store)
Comparison
RSVP vs eHarmony: Which Is Better? (2026)
Both attract Australians who want a relationship. RSVP is homegrown and lets you pay per conversation with Stamps; eHarmony matches you on compatibility with a subscription.
Quick verdict
It depends on what you want. Choose RSVP if you want to search yourself and pay only for the conversations you start. Choose eHarmony if you want curated, compatibility-based matches and do not mind a subscription.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | RSVP | eHarmony |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best for | Australians over 35 looking for a relationship | Serious relationships and marriage |
| Audience | 18+, mostly over-35s, residents of Australia and New Zealand | Adults 18+ looking for a long-term relationship, many of them over 30 |
| Typical goal | Relationships | Long-term relationships |
| Free version | Yes | Limited |
| Paid from | ≈ A$12.99 per Stamp (Australian App Store) | shown after you sign up |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
| How you meet people | Search, Winks and Stamps | Compatibility-based matches |
| Where it works | Australia and New Zealand | Australia, New Zealand and many other countries |
| Payment model | Stamps or Premium subscription | Subscription |
Scores
RSVP
- Match quality
- 3.8
- Features
- 3.5
- Value for money
- 3.4
- Safety
- 4.0
- Ease of use
- 4.0
eHarmony
- Match quality
- 4.5
- Features
- 4.1
- Value for money
- 3.9
- Safety
- 4.4
- Ease of use
- 4.0
RSVP: pros and cons
Pros
- Long-running local site in Australia
- Pay-per-conversation option
- Free to search, Wink and reply
- Stamp Guarantee and Take a Break option
Cons
- Stamps add up if you chat widely
- Low app ratings
- Mainly Australia, with New Zealand residents too
- Unused subscription Stamps stop working when a plan ends
eHarmony: pros and cons
Pros
- Strong focus on long-term compatibility
- Detailed quiz and compatibility scores
- Free Basic membership with no time limit
- Website plus iPhone and Android apps
Cons
- Photos and full messaging need Premium
- No one-month plan
- Plans renew automatically, often for 12 months
- Prices only shown after you sign up
Pricing compared
RSVP paid plans start at ≈ A$12.99 per Stamp (Australian App Store); eHarmony Premium: shown after you sign up. Prices vary by country and plan length — see RSVP pricing and eHarmony pricing.
Neither feels right? Consider these
Best for: A big, well-moderated swipe app
- Big pool, with 100M+ Google Play downloads
- Photo verification required in the US
- Free in-app voice and video calls
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $2.99 for Boost (US App Store)
Frequently asked questions
Is RSVP or eHarmony better in Australia?
RSVP suits people who like searching and paying per conversation; eHarmony suits people who want the site to do the matching.
Which is cheaper?
If you only want a few conversations, RSVP Stamps can be cheaper; for lots of messaging, a longer eHarmony or RSVP Premium term is better value.