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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
Match · Alternatives
Dating Sites Like Match to Try Instead
Match isn’t for everyone. Here are the best dating sites to try instead, depending on what you want.
When to look for Match alternatives
Match suits people who want to search for themselves and are looking for a relationship, especially in their thirties and up. People look for dating sites like Match because of the price, the billing surprises or too few active members nearby. If you’re getting good matches, stay.
If you want a site to do the matching
eHarmony is the closest alternative for serious daters. Its compatibility quiz suggests people for you instead of leaving you to search. See eHarmony vs Match.
If you’re over 50
OurTime is built for singles over 50, and it’s also part of Match Group; see Match vs OurTime. SilverSingles accepts only members over 50, each verified with a selfie video. Our over-50 dating sites ranking compares them all.
If you want to pay less
Hinge and OkCupid are free to match and message, and Hinge is strong for relationships among people under 40. Plenty of Fish has free search. Our free dating sites ranking has more.
If you live in the country
Match’s wide search works well in rural areas. If you’d rather meet people who share country life, FarmersOnly is built for that; see FarmersOnly vs Match.
If you want a mixed swipe-and-browse site
Zoosk mixes swiping with browsing. See Match vs Zoosk.
Comparison table
| Site | Rating | Best for | Free version | Paid from | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eHarmony | Serious relationships and marriage | Limited | shown after you sign up | Visit | |
| OurTime | Over 50s who like to browse | Limited | ≈ $19.99 for 1 week (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Hinge | Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s | Yes | ≈ $16.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| OkCupid | Matching on values and answers as well as photos | Yes | ≈ $10/mo | Visit | |
| SilverSingles | Over 50s who want an age-limited, verified community | Limited | ≈ $18.99/mo (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Tinder | Meeting lots of people fast | Yes | ≈ $9.99 (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Bumble | A big, well-moderated swipe app | Yes | ≈ $2.99 for Boost (US App Store) | Visit | |
| Badoo | Meeting people nearby on a budget | Yes | ≈ $13.99/week for Premium (US) | Visit |
The best alternatives
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Best for: Over 50s who like to browse
- Built for people over 50
- Very easy to use
- Free to search and like
- Free version
- Limited
- Paid from
- ≈ $19.99 for 1 week (US App Store)
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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)
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Best for: Matching on values and answers as well as photos
- Match percentage based on real answers
- Free messaging with matches
- Over 60 gender and orientation options, plus pronouns
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $10/mo
Best for: Over 50s who want an age-limited, verified community
- Only singles over 50
- Every visible profile verified by selfie video
- Voice and video calls that hide your number
- Free version
- Limited
- Paid from
- ≈ $18.99/mo (US App Store)
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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)
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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)
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Best for: Meeting people nearby on a budget
- Generous free version for matching and chatting
- Built-in video and voice calls
- Photo and ID verification
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $13.99/week for Premium (US)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Match?
eHarmony is our top Match alternative for most people. The best choice depends on your goals.
Is there a free alternative to Match?
Yes — see our best free dating sites and apps.