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by eharmony Editorial Team February 27, 2024

Lots of people prefer free dating sites or apps because they’re faster, more convenient and save money compared to traditional ways of meeting people. Your introduction to eharmony comes free with our Basic membership. Begin your dating journey by taking the Compatibility Quiz and making real connections.

How we’re different from other free dating sites

eharmony stands out among free dating sites due to our intensive focus on compatibility and our dedication to creating authentic connections between singles. Not to mention our 20+ years of expertise and the 2 million couples who have found love on eharmony. Our Compatibility Matching System analyzes your personality, emotional needs and dating preferences. This paves the way for a deeper connection by matching you with members who you have the best chance of hitting it off with.

With Basic membership, you can explore potential matches and send limited messages.

That’s why we’re the No1 trusted dating app1 with the highest quality dating pool!2

Start your journey on eharmony with free dating

While unlocking our Premium memberships gives you access to more features, our free Basic membership is a great way to get started.Explore how to get started.

1. Discover the real you

eharmony is not just another free dating site – we believe love happens when you find someone who just gets you. That’s why everyone starts with our Compatibility Quiz. Your answers help us find singles you’re most likely to hit it off with.

Example eharmony compatibility quiz question
Example of an eharmony dating profile

2. Complete your profile

The key to successful free online dating starts with your profile. We make this process as enjoyable as possible by having richly detailed profiles that are easy to digest. That’s why eharmony is the dating app with the highest-rated user profiles3

3. Find compatible

In your Discover list, you’ll find eharmony members who fit your search preferences and you can see how compatible you are with each individial member. Depending on your membership type, you can filter who you see based on factors such as distance from you, education, age and whether they want kids. You can also see the personality traits you have in common.

Two eharmony profiles as an example for the discover list and how to meet singles near you with eharmony
Example first message with a like for a profile on eharmony

4. It all starts with a Like

Not sure how to get the conversation started? We’ve made it easy: if something on a member’s profile catches your eye, just hit Like and add an optional personal message. You can hit Like on answers to profile questions, their hobbies or your similarities.

5. Two likes make a Match

Once you get a Like in return, it’s a Match. Congratulations! With Premium memberships you can now swap messages and get to know each other better.

Because we believe love happens when two people connect on what really matters.

Example of a match between a woman and a man

Discover eharmony – where safety and quality define free dating

There are lots of reasons why so many singles turn to eharmony and use our free dating site or app when looking for that special someone. Here are a few:

  • We have a large, inclusive pool of members and are rated the app with the highest quality members
  • We make starting conversations simple by letting members connect through a simple process of Likes and personal messaging
  • Our Trust & Safety team works round the clock to eliminate scammers, fake profiles and bad actors from our platforms
  • We’re your best choice of all free dating websites because eharmony is the site that helps users find the happiest relationships.4

Unlike other free dating sites that leave you to find your own way, eharmony is with you every step of your relationship journey.

Frequently asked questions about free dating on eharmony

Is eharmony a free dating site?

Yes, eharmony offers a free of charge dating experience in the first step – because becoming an eharmony member is free. You can take the Compatiblity Quiz, fill out your profile and see all potential matches in your Discover list. Our free Basic membership option lets you explore members’ profiles and send an initial message free of charge. You only pay when you’re ready to upgrade to a Premium membership, which lets you see photos and send unlimited messages.

How can I get an eharmony free trial?

There is no charge to become an eharmony Basic member. You can sign up for free, take the Compatibility Quiz, see who’s on your Discover List and send a first message. You will only be charged if you subscribe to one of our Premium memberships, where the range of additional features available includes unlimited communication with all members, access to all photos and your bespoke Personality Profile. However, eharmony offers free trials of our Premium memberships from time to time on our apps and website.

What is free on eharmony?

With your free Basic membersip, you can view any other member’s profile (except unblurred photos) that matches your search preferences and engage in limited communication with your matches.

By upgrading, depending on which Premium membership you choose, you can access a range of features including unlimited communication, access to all member photos and your bespoke Personality Profile, which gives you a uniqe insight into your values, relationship needs and tips on what kind of partner might best suit you.

Our membership terms and pricing are available on the Subscription page, which is accessed by clicking “Upgrade to Premium” button once logged into your account.

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  1. Based on a 2022 survey of 1,300 respondents from the US, UK, Canada and Australia

  2. Based on a 2023 survey of 2,807 dating app users in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia

  3. Based on a 2023 survey of 2,807 respondents from the US, UK, Canada and Australia

  4. Based on a 2022 Survey of 1,600 respondents from the US, UK, Canada and Australia

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