Short answer: eharmony suits people who want to be matched through a detailed questionnaire and are happy with an all-ages site. MatureLove.com suits singles over 40, 50 and 60 who would rather browse people in their own age range and choose for themselves.
How they work
eharmony asks you to fill in a long questionnaire and then sends you suggested matches based on compatibility. It is open to every age, and you set the age range you want to see. Many people like being matched rather than searching, but you see who the system picks for you.
MatureLove.com is made only for singles over 40, 50 and 60. There is no questionnaire to finish first: you search by location, browse photos and profiles at your own pace, and choose who to write to yourself. It has more than 4,000 members, most of them in the UK.
| Factor | MatureLove.com | eharmony |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Singles over 40, 50 and 60 | All ages |
| How you meet people | Search and browse, you choose | Suggested matches from a questionnaire |
| Getting started | A profile in a couple of minutes | A long compatibility questionnaire first |
| Joining | Free to join | Free to join |
| Paid options | VIP from £24.95 a month, prices on the pricing page | Paid memberships for the full experience |
| Verification | ID and video checks, verified badge | Its own profile checks |
Which should you choose?
Choose eharmony if you like the idea of a questionnaire and want to be sent people the system thinks suit you. Choose MatureLove.com if you would rather look around for yourself among people who are all in the right age range. Plenty of members try both.
See how we compare with OurTime, SilverSingles and Rest Less Dating, or read is there a dating site for over 50s?
Common questions
Is MatureLove.com better than eharmony for over 50s?
For people who like to browse and choose, often yes, because everyone on MatureLove.com is over 40 and looking for someone their age. eharmony suits people who prefer a questionnaire and suggested matches.
Are MatureLove.com and eharmony free?
Both are free to join and both sell paid memberships. Every MatureLove.com price is on its pricing page.
Prefer to browse? Join and see the mature singles near you.
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