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
Comparison
Stitch vs SilverSingles: Which Is Better? (2026)
Stitch is a community for over-50s built around friendship, activities and events; SilverSingles is a dating site that sends compatibility-based matches.
Quick verdict
It depends on what you want. Choose Stitch if you want companionship and activities, with dating as a bonus. Choose SilverSingles if you want a partner and prefer curated matches.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Stitch | SilverSingles |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best for | Over-50s who want company and activities, not just dates | Over 50s who want an age-limited, verified community |
| Audience | Over 50; largest communities in the US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand | 50+ only, across the US |
| Typical goal | Companionship, friendship and dating | Companionship and relationships |
| Free version | Yes | Limited |
| Paid from | ≈ $7/mo | ≈ $18.99/mo (US App Store) |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
| Focus | Friendship, activities, dating | Dating and relationships |
| Meeting people | Events and groups | Daily matches |
| Free version | Limited membership | Profile and matches |
Scores
Stitch
- Match quality
- 3.4
- Features
- 4.1
- Value for money
- 4.3
- Safety
- 4.2
- Ease of use
- 3.9
SilverSingles
- Match quality
- 4.1
- Features
- 3.8
- Value for money
- 3.8
- Safety
- 4.3
- Ease of use
- 4.4
Stitch: pros and cons
Pros
- Friendship and dating in one
- Real-world events
- All members must verify before messaging
- Free Limited membership
Cons
- Less focused on dating
- Activity depends on your area
- Starting conversations needs a paid plan
- Married members are welcome, so ask
SilverSingles: pros and cons
Pros
- Only singles over 50
- Every visible profile verified by selfie video
- Voice and video calls that hide your number
- Website and app on one account
Cons
- Messaging needs Silver Select
- Refunds only within three business days
- Personality-test matching is gone after the 2026 change of owner
- New app with few ratings so far
Pricing compared
Stitch paid plans start at ≈ $7/mo; SilverSingles paid plans start at ≈ $18.99/mo (US App Store). Prices vary by country and plan length — see Stitch pricing and SilverSingles pricing.
Neither feels right? Consider these
Best for: Serious daters who like to search
- Large, relationship-minded community
- Free members can chat with their matches
- Strong search, on the web and in apps
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $19.99 (US App Store)
Frequently asked questions
Is Stitch a dating site?
Not exactly. Stitch says it’s a companionship community, where dating happens alongside friendship and activities.
Which is cheaper?
Stitch Full membership is usually cheaper than SilverSingles Premium.