Comparisons · By Single 60s
Single 60s vs SilverSingles, OurTime, eharmony and Match
An honest look at the best-known dating sites for over 60, side by side, so you can pick the site that fits the way you want to meet people.
Which dating site suits people over 60?
The best dating site over 60 is the one built around what you want. Single 60s is made for people over 60 looking for friendship or dating. SilverSingles and OurTime are aimed at singles over 50, while eharmony and Match are open to every adult age. All five are free to join and limit what free members can do.
That last point matters more than any slogan. Joining is free on nearly every site here, so the real differences are who you will meet, how the site puts people in front of you, how much you can say before you pay, and how it checks that the people you meet are real. The rest of this page sets those out site by site.
Single 60s has been online since 2014. It is for adults aged 18+, and made for the over 60s.
How do you choose a dating site over 60?
Five questions sort out most of the choice. Ask them of any site before you spend time on a profile.
Who is the site made for?
A site for over 50s or over 60s gathers people at a similar stage of life, often widowed or divorced, often with grown children and grandchildren. An all-ages site has more people overall, but you will lean on its age filter to find your own generation. Some sites set a minimum age of 50; others, including Single 60s, let any adult join and let you choose the age range you want to see.
How does it find people for you?
There are broadly three styles. A questionnaire, as on eharmony, scores how well two people fit. Likes and mutual matches, as on SilverSingles and OurTime, open a conversation when both people say yes. Daily suggestions plus your own browsing, which is how Single 60s works, put a fresh set of people in front of you each day and leave the rest to you.
What can you do without paying?
Every site here lets you build a profile and look around for free. The line usually falls at messaging. On Single 60s a free member can send a set number of messages a day and can read and reply to anyone with a paid membership. Check where that line sits on any site before you decide it is right for you.
How does it check people are real?
Look for photo or ID verification, human review of profiles, and easy ways to block and report. None of the sites in this comparison claims to run criminal background checks, so verification tells you a person matches their photos, not who they are. Our safety page explains what Single 60s does.
Will it work on the devices you already have?
Some services want you to download an app. Single 60s works in the web browser on any phone, tablet or computer, and you can add it to your home screen. The features page lists everything a free and a paid account include.
Single 60s and four other sites at a glance
These facts come from each company's own pages and app listings, checked in October 2026. Prices are left out because they change often; each site lists its own.
| Site | Made for | How you find people |
|---|---|---|
| Single 60s | People over 60; any adult 18+ may join | Daily suggestions, plus your own browsing and search |
| SilverSingles | Singles over 50; members must be at least 50 | Profile cards, filters and likes; a mutual like makes a match |
| OurTime | Singles over 50 | Curated daily matches, a Discover tab and likes |
| eharmony | All adult ages; members must be single or separated | A Compatibility Quiz and a compatibility score for each match |
| Match | All adult ages, 18 and over | Search filters, a Dating Intention filter and daily Highlights |
| Site | Free account | Checks on members |
|---|---|---|
| Single 60s | Profile, photos, browsing, daily suggestions, a set number of messages a day | Free ID or video verification with a badge; photos and profile text screened on upload |
| SilverSingles | Profile and recommended profiles; messaging is limited | A selfie video check before a profile can be seen |
| OurTime | Profile, search, Topics and curated daily matches | Profile moderation and fraud detection; photo verification not stated |
| eharmony | Unlimited matches, limited messaging | A Trust and Safety team, photo approval and SMS verification |
| Match | Profile, daily suggestions, chat with recommended matches | States that every profile goes through checks |
Read each comparison in full
- Single 60s vs SilverSingles
SilverSingles asks every member for a selfie video before their profile can be seen, while Single 60s offers free, optional ID and video verification.
- Single 60s vs OurTime
OurTime, part of Match Group, has served singles over 50 since 2011, and this page compares its free account and matching with ours.
- Single 60s vs eharmony
eharmony matches every member through its Compatibility Quiz, while Single 60s sends daily suggestions and lets you browse for yourself.
- Single 60s vs Match
Match has been online since 1995 and runs singles events, and this page sets out who each site suits and what free members can do.
- The best dating sites for over 60
A wider guide covering Single 60s, SilverSingles, SeniorMatch, OurTime, eharmony, Match, Plenty of Fish and Facebook Dating.
How these comparisons are written
We run Single 60s, so we are not neutral, and we would rather say so than pretend. To keep these pages fair, every statement about another site comes from that site's own pages, its terms or its app store listing, or from reputable press. We leave out prices, member numbers and review scores, because they change quickly and are hard to check. Where we could not confirm something, the table says "not stated" rather than guessing.
Each of these sites does something well. eharmony suits people who like a questionnaire. Match suits people who want a long-established all-ages site with events. SilverSingles and OurTime suit anyone who wants a site for over 50s. Single 60s suits people over 60 who want daily suggestions, free messages every day and no pressure. For more reading, the guides for dating over 60 cover free sites, profile tips and staying safe.
Questions about comparing dating sites
Which dating site is best for over 60s?
It depends on how you like to meet people. A site made for later life, such as Single 60s, SilverSingles or OurTime, gathers people of a similar age. eharmony suits people who want questionnaire matching, and Match suits people who want a long-running all-ages site with events.
Are SilverSingles and SeniorMatch run by the same company?
Yes. The service agreements of both sites name SuccessfulMatch.com, Inc. as the operator, and both footers carry that name. SeniorMatch describes itself as one of a group of affiliated dating sites, so comparing the two means comparing two sites from one company.
Are OurTime and Match the same company?
They belong to the same group. Both are part of Match Group, and OurTime is run by People Media, a Match Group business. Plenty of Fish is part of Match Group too.
Is there a completely free dating site for over 60s?
Facebook Dating is free with no paid tier, though it is not designed for older daters. Most other sites, Single 60s included, are free to join with a limit on messaging. Our guide to free dating sites for over 60 sets out what free means on each.
Do any of these sites run background checks?
SilverSingles, SeniorMatch and eharmony each state that they do not run criminal background checks, and Single 60s does not either. Verification confirms that a person matches their photos, so keep sensible habits when you meet anyone new.
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