Aside from fast-paced swiping apps like Bumble, Tinder, and Hinge (the last two actually being owned by Match Group), matchs obvious competitors are eharmony, OkCupid, Zoosk, and Plenty of Fish. Right off the bat, match has the size advantage. Oh yeah, and all of OkCupids features are completely free.

Is Match really free?

Match.com offers a completely free membership to all singles seeking love online. All you have to do is sign up to the online dating site or app.

What is the point of a free Match?

With a free subscription, you can browse Match.com, search for and view matches, create a profile, send and receive winks, use Match.coms message center and use their smartphone app. Of course, these free features are designed to get you into a paid subscription.

Is free app better than Match?

“Its absolutely possible to meet your ideal match using free services. However, if youre serious about this substantial area of life, then investing in dating is an act of commitment to show up at your highest level,” she says. “Paid subscriptions also tend to grant better search facilities, which can save time.