Our take
Good choice if you want a committed relationship, you're tired of swipe apps, and you're happy to spend half an hour on a questionnaire so the site can do some of the filtering for you.
Skip it if you like to browse lots of profiles, want to date casually, or aren't willing to pay for a multi-month plan.
eharmony at a glance
How eharmony works
Everyone starts with the Compatibility Quiz, which covers your personality, values, habits and what you want in a partner. It takes most people 20 to 30 minutes. eharmony uses your answers to build a personality profile and suggest people it thinks you're compatible with, each with a compatibility score. You spend less time searching and more time looking at a shorter, more considered list.
What's free and what you pay for
Basic membership is free. You can take the quiz, see profiles on your Discover list, send likes and even send a first message. Premium adds the rest, like fuller messaging and seeing more about your matches. eharmony sells Premium in 3, 6 and 12-month plans and shows the prices once you're logged in, so compare terms carefully and check the renewal settings.
What we like
- The quiz filters for values and relationship goals before you ever see a face.
- Members tend to be serious. The effort to join weeds out a lot of casual browsers.
- You can try the basics free before paying.
- Less endless scrolling, which many people over 40 prefer.
What we don't
- Fewer matches, which can feel slow, especially in Reno.
- You can't freely search the whole member base like on Match.
- Premium is only sold in multi-month plans.
- Not a good fit for casual dating.
How eharmony does in Nevada
Las Vegas: the valley's size means a steady stream of suggested matches, and the long profiles make it easier to tell a local from someone passing through. It's a good fit if your work hours are unusual, since you're not competing in a fast swipe game.
Reno and Sparks: with a smaller pool, a compatibility-first site can feel sparse. Widen your distance to include Carson City and the Tahoe area, and give it a couple of weeks on the free plan before deciding.
Try it the smart way
- Answer the quiz truthfully. Gaming it just gets you the wrong matches.
- Stay on the free plan for a week and watch how many relevant matches arrive.
- If it looks promising, pick the shortest Premium plan that makes sense and note the renewal date.
- Suggest a video call early. It's the easiest way to screen out fake profiles. See dating safety.
Take the Compatibility Quiz
Basic membership is free. See who eharmony matches you with near you before you upgrade.
Visit eharmonyCommon questions
Is eharmony free?
Basic membership is free. Everyone who joins takes the Compatibility Quiz, and free members can see profiles on their Discover list, send likes and send a first message. Premium plans, sold in 3, 6 and 12-month terms, give you the full set of features.
How long is the eharmony Compatibility Quiz?
Plan on 20 to 30 minutes. It covers your personality, values and what you want in a relationship, and eharmony uses it to suggest matches and show a compatibility score.