Comparison · By Single 60s
Single 60s vs Match
One of the original dating sites, open to every adult, against a site made for people over 60. Here is who each one suits.
Match or Single 60s?
Match suits people happy on a long-running, all-ages site with plenty of search filters and in-person singles events, online since 1995. Single 60s suits people over 60 who want a site made for their stage of life, with daily suggestions, free ID checks and some free messages each day. Both are free to join, with paid plans that add more.
Match belongs to Match Group, which also owns OurTime and Plenty of Fish. It is a general dating service rather than a senior one, so the experience depends a good deal on how you set its filters. Single 60s begins from the other end: everything about it assumes you are over 60 and in no hurry.
How they compare
| Single 60s | Match | |
|---|---|---|
| Who joins | Made for over 60s; adults 18+ welcome | All adult ages, from 18 |
| Finding people | Daily suggestions, browsing and search | Search filters, Dating Intention filter, daily Highlights |
| Free to use | Profile, suggestions, a set number of messages a day | Profile, daily suggestions, chat with recommended matches |
| Paid adds | Unlimited messages, advanced filters, group chats | Unlimited profiles, advanced filters, Boost |
| Meeting in groups | Chat rooms and group chats of up to 50 (VIP) | Virtual and in-person singles events |
| Checks | Free ID or video verification with a badge | States that every profile goes through checks |
| Since | 2014 | 1995 |
Who is Match for, and who is Single 60s for?
Match is for every adult. Its age settings start at 18, and its homepage says "Since 1995". That breadth is its appeal: if you are open to a wide age range, or you simply prefer a household name, Match gives you a general audience to choose from.
Single 60s is for people over 60 who would like to meet others at the same point in life. Some are widowed, some divorced, some never married, and many are looking for friendship as much as romance. Any adult may join, but the site, its guides and its suggestions are shaped around later life. If you want people close to home, you set the distance that suits you.
How does each site help you find someone?
Match offers customizable search filters, including a Dating Intention filter, so you can look for people who want the same kind of relationship. Highlights are profiles curated for you daily, and profiles can show Core Values. There is also 72 Hours, a free weekend feature in the app that shows nearby members on a map.
On Single 60s, your daily suggestions are picked using your age range, gender, distance and the kind of relationship you want, along with lifestyle habits, interests, religious beliefs and how active people are. You can also browse and search yourself. VIP adds advanced search filters, such as city and distance, the option to rewind a profile you passed on, and a list of everyone who likes you. VIP Plus places you at the top of other members' daily suggestions.
What do you get on a free account?
Match is generous to free members. Without a subscription you can create a profile and add photos, browse, get daily match suggestions, chat with recommended matches and join its virtual and in-person singles events. Premium adds unlimited profiles, advanced filters, reconnecting with profiles you passed, Boost and premium dating advice.
A free Single 60s account includes a profile with photos, browsing, daily suggestions, status updates and comments, and a set number of messages every day, plus reading and replying to paid members at any time. Paid plans are optional, and the pricing page sets them out, including a twelve-month VIP plan that is paid once and does not renew.
Safety and verification
Match's app listing promises verified profiles and says every profile goes through checks. Its events also give you a ready-made public setting for a first meeting, such as a wine tasting or a cooking class, which can feel easier than a one-to-one date.
Single 60s builds safety into every step. ID verification is free and brings a Verified badge; video verification with a moderator needs no documents. Every photo and piece of text is screened by AI and human review, behavior is monitored, and sensitive images are blurred. Only your username and nearest town or city are shown. Block in a tap, report from any profile, and reach human support 24/7. If someone tries to move the conversation to another app, you get a warning. Read our safety page for the full list.
Apps and devices
Match has apps for iPhone and Android as well as its website, and some features, such as 72 Hours, live in the app. Single 60s has no app to install. It works in any phone, tablet or computer browser, and you can pin it to your home screen.
Which should you choose?
Choose Match if you want the widest choice of ages, you like the sound of singles events, and you are comfortable setting filters to find your own generation. Choose Single 60s if you would rather be among people over 60 from the start, receive suggestions each day, and send a few messages without paying. Joining both is free, so you lose nothing by trying. For a wider view, see all our comparisons, or read Single 60s vs OurTime for Match Group's site for over 50s.
Single 60s: built for people over 60, open to adults 18+.
Single 60s and Match: questions answered
Is Match good for seniors?
Match is open to all adult ages, so it can work well for seniors who set their age filters carefully and enjoy events. It is not designed specifically for older daters, as Single 60s is.
Are Match and OurTime the same company?
Both are part of Match Group. OurTime is aimed at singles over 50, while Match is for every adult age.
Does Single 60s run singles events?
Singles events are not among the Single 60s features. Instead, VIP members can join chat rooms and private group chats of up to 50, and you arrange to meet someone when you both feel ready.
Can free members message on Single 60s?
Yes. A free account comes with a daily allowance of messages, and anything a paid member sends you can be read and answered without upgrading.
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