“It’s not about matching people who like certain hobbies … it’s about compatibility. You go on to the site and tell us about you, rather than about what you want,” said Greg Waldorf, eHarmony’s former chief executive. Eharmony is the third largest dating website and aims to match couples together who are marriage compatible and today, partnership compatible (for the gay/lesbian audience).
Eharmony is not the cheapest dating site but if you want a long term relationship that has marriage potential, then you will get value for your money here.
| Lowdown | Stats |
|---|---|
| Niche | Matchmaking |
| Type | Straight; small gay/lesbian membership |
| Rating | Very Good |
| Male to Female Ratio | 60/40 |
| Membership | 33 million |
| Registration Time | 45 minutes |
| Facebook Login | Yes |
| Adult Activities | No |
| Founded | 1998 |
| BBB Rating | A+ |
| Best Perk | Compatibility Test |
What We Love
- Thorough, scientifically-proven compatibility matching system – There are 29 different categories that couples are matched through. A few of them include a person’s intellect, values and even their character.
- Third largest dating site.
- Created Compatible Partners in 2009 to focus on the gay/lesbian community. Currently has 200,000 members.
What We Hate
- Site may not let you join at all. One in five applicants who take the initial test are denied.
- Pricy membership packages.
- The matchmaking software does not distinguish between paid and non-paid members. Therefore messages to non-paying members may never be read.
The Free and Not So Free
Premium membership is a bit costly, but the site is upfront about where they stand.
eHarmony Membership Prices
| Plan | Price | Price Per Month | SAVINGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Month Membership | $59.95 | $59.95 | 0% |
| 3-Month Membership | $119.85 | $39.95 | 33% ($60.00) |
| 6-Month Membership | $179.70 | $29.95 | 50% ($180.00) |
| 12-Month Membership | $239.40 | $19.95 | 66% ($480.00) |
*Remember these prices do not reflect any promotions or specials going on.
