JDate · Alternatives
JDate isn’t for everyone. Here are the best dating sites to try instead, depending on what you want.
JDate is the best-known Jewish dating site, and if it shows you people you like, stay with it. People look at sites like JDate because their local pool is small, because they’re outside the US, Canada and Australia, or because they’d like a mainstream app that also has plenty of Jewish singles.
Hinge is the usual partner to JDate. It’s free to message, religion is one of its free preferences, and it’s busiest in cities with large Jewish communities. See JDate vs Hinge.
JDate recommends people rather than letting you search freely. Match lets you search by religion and more, and free members can chat with their matches. OkCupid also lets you message for free, and matches on answers to questions.
eHarmony matches you on a compatibility quiz. Some of its paid tiers let you filter by faith, and it suits people who want something long-term.
JDate isn’t available in the UK or Israel. There, a large mainstream app with a religion preference is the practical route, and our UK dating sites ranking has the options for Britain.
Our Jewish dating sites ranking and dating sites for marriage ranking compare the wider field. Many people run a specialist site alongside a mainstream app, because neither one covers everybody.
| Site | Rating | Best for | Free version | Paid from | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinge | Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s | Yes | ≈ $16.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Match | Serious daters who like to search | Yes | ≈ $19.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| eHarmony | Serious relationships and marriage | Limited | shown after you sign up | Visit | |
| OkCupid | Matching on values and answers as well as photos | Yes | ≈ $10/mo | Visit | |
| Christian Mingle | Christian singles in the US, Canada and Australia | Yes | ≈ $49.99/mo (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Muzz | Muslims looking for marriage | Yes | ≈ $9.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| CatholicMatch | Catholics looking for marriage | Limited | ≈ $10/mo (12-month plan) | Visit |
Best for: Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s
Best for: Serious daters who like to search
Best for: Serious relationships and marriage
Best for: Matching on values and answers as well as photos
Best for: Christian singles in the US, Canada and Australia
Best for: Muslims looking for marriage
Best for: Catholics looking for marriage
Hinge is our top JDate alternative for most people. The best choice depends on your goals.
Yes — see our best free dating sites and apps.