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Matchmaking Services

A different way to meet people: instead of swiping yourself, a professional matchmaker sources, screens, and introduces candidates on your behalf. It costs far more than a dating app — often thousands of dollars — and works completely differently. Here's everything on this site about matchmaking.

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How Matchmaking Services Work

The intake process, what "guaranteed matches" really means, typical price tiers, and questions to ask before signing.

How We Review

Our scoring methodology, applied the same way to matchmakers as to apps.

Matchmaker reviews

Three Day Rule

Boutique matchmaking with photo pre-approval, 15+ US cities. From ~$6,000.

Tawkify

Nationwide, fully blind-date model with background-checked matches. From ~$4,900.

Who matchmaking suits

Matchmaking tends to make the most sense for busy professionals who want to outsource the searching and screening process, people who've had limited success with apps and want a more curated approach, and anyone with a specific, well-defined budget for a serious, time-boxed search. It's a poor fit for casual daters or anyone not ready for a real financial commitment. See our dating for professionals hub for related guidance.

Related reading

How to Choose a Dating Service

The broader framework for comparing apps, sites, and matchmakers.

Dating for Professionals

Where matchmaking often fits best as an option.

Dating Safety Guide

Precautions that apply no matter how you meet someone.