DatingDirect Vs Match.com review

July 14th, 2009

Match.com and DatingDirect.com are probably the biggest dating sites in the UK and definitely the most famous. Everyone knows Match from the TV adverts nowadays, while DatingDirect having relatively quiet. The sites are very similar in some ways (like the price and the design) but very different in others. Here is a quick run down comparing the two sites:

DatingDirect.com

Number of members: Millions
Vibe: Well-behaved but down to earth – people from all walks of life.
Plus points: Definitely the less competitive of the two – easier to get noticed
Minus points: Although they say they offer mobile phone dating, it’s only through WAP phones.
What has it got that Match doesn’t: Messenger, video chat and video profiles
Special offers: Money back guarantee if you’re actively dating for a year without finding anyone. Will give you the actual money back, not free membership.

Match.com

Number of members: Millions
Vibe: Aspirational – people want and need to impress. Membership is from all walks of life but leaning more towards professional singles
Plus points: The classiest of the big sites, good features (see below).
Minus points:Highly competitive – you often need to work hard to get noticed.
What has it got that DatingDirect doesn’t: Personality tests and compatibilty matching, searching by people’s interests, mobile phone dating.
Special offers: 6 month money back guarantee (will give you an extra 6 months subscription for free), currently offering a 7 day free trial.

So which is the best site of the two? That would depend on who you are and what you’re after. Which features do you see yourself using more? What sort of person are you? Do you see yourself actively contacting people on a daily basis?

These questions are for you and only you to answer.

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