Best dating site overall
Pros: excellent search options, diverse pool of members, mobile access (extra fee), anonymous phone service (extra fee), six-month guarantee
Cons: must pay to send and reply to emails, inactive and nonpaying members are not labeled as such, not responsive to complaints, users say
not avail.
1995
Yes
Complete questionnaire and receive 5 daily matches
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
For an additional fee
For an additional fee
Email-read notification for an additional fee, guidance for new daters, relationship advice
Yes
Online
Credit card, online check, Paypal, paper check or money order
Credit card, online check, Paypal, paper check or money order None
Yes
N/A
N/A
$35 per month; $60 for 3 months; $102 for 6 months
20 million
1.6 million
11.5 million
Best matchmaking site
Pros: geared towards long-term relationships, scientific approach to matching, guided communication process, informative compatibility test, free mobile access
Cons: expensive, self-searching not allowed, lengthy sign-up process, slow matching process, conservative worldview
not avail.
2000
Yes
Complete questionnaire and receive matches
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
For an additional fee
Free
Guided communication process, relationship advice
Yes
Online
Credit card, Visa or Mastercard debit card, Paypal, Bill Me Later
TRUSTe
Yes
N/A
N/A
$60 per month; $110 for 3 months; $175 for 6 months; $250 for 12 months
20 million (registered)
N/A
4.5 million (estimated)
Site for casual dating
Pros: fun for casual dating, three types of communities, can reply to messages for free, mobile and phone options, last login date clearly visible
Cons: not suitable for serious relationships, sending messages requires subscription, can't turn off instant messaging, caters to ages 32 and younger
not avail.
1987
No
Choice of profile in three communities: dating, relationships, and intimate encounters
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
For an additional fee
For an additional fee
Real-time chats, video greetings, flexible privacy settings
Yes
Online
Credit card, Paypal, money order in American or Canadian funds
None
No
N/A
N/A
$30 per month; $50 for 3 months; $60 for 6 months
1.8 million (active)
N/A
70 thousand