Compare the biggest online dating sites in the UK
February 8th, 2009
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If you’re in the UK and are looking for a big, reputable dating site to try, there are a few much publicised options. Everyone’s heard of Match.com because of the TV adverts and it’s definitely a very well-designed, easy to use site. But is it the best site for you? How does it compare to other similar UK sites?
Below is a quick table I knocked up, showing how the top rated sites in the UK* compare on the feature front. They are all extremely popular sites with hundreds of thousands (or millions) of members.
Depending on the features you want in a site, some sites might be more suitable for you than others. Just remember that the most important thing is the people on the site and not just the features!
DD: DatingDirect.com
FRD:Friends Reunited Dating
LL: Loopylove.com
M: Match.com
| Feature/site | DD | FRD | LL | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership | World | World | UK | UK |
| Sexuality | Straight/gay | Straight/gay/bi | Straight/gay | Straight/gay |
| Active moderation | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Chat | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Compatibility matching | N | N | N | Y |
| Mobile dating | By WAP/3G | Pay/upload pic | Y | Y |
| Keyword search | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Extras | Advice | Horoscopes/blogs | Video greeting | Articles |
| 1 month cost | £22.80 | £18.50 | £19.99 | £22.80 |
| Money back guarauntee | Actual (12 months) | N | N | Subscription (6 months) |
Active moderation: site employs people to actively seek out and remove spammers and scammers
Keyword search: the ability to search for members by keywords relating to shared interests
Mobile dating: varies, but usually includes being able to pay by SMS, upload pics, receive alerts or send messages. Some features usually cost extra.
Money back guarantee: either your actual money back or free subscription. Period listed is for the subscription you need to take out in order to qualify. There are always T&Cs that apply.
* This comparison is for the biggest PAID sites. Free dating sites have some different issues so I have a different post about them.
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