How Much Does JDate Cost?

JDate, said the be the Internet’s largest Jewish dating service, was created in 1997 by Spark Networks with the intention to help bring Jewish singles who were looking for either casual dates or long-lasting relationships together.

How much does JDate cost?

In order to see the costs of a membership subscription, the website first asks that you create an online profile, upload pictures and input your geographical information, similar to that of other dating websites.  Once you input all of your information, the company will then present you with the pricing options, with the cost, at the time of this publishing, $59.99 a month, or if you choose the three-month plan, the price was $134.97 or $44.99 a month.  Lastly, a six-month option retailed for $29.99 a month or $179.94 up front.  This price, for new users, can often drop if you’re able to or coupon, for instance.

These prices, like most dating services, are subject to change, so we do encourage you to check out the official website and see the up-to-date pricing.  Keep in mind, however, that you will have to spend up to 10 minutes creating your profile before you’re able to see the pricing figures.  All memberships will renew at the end of the subscription term, so if you plan on canceling, you must do so before your next billing cycle.

While the company does charge a fee to access the premium content, you can create a free account in order to access the basic features such as creating a profile, browsing matches and see personal match suggestions; however, one of the biggest downfalls is that you will not be able to communicate with others and receive other premium features as we get into below.

What’s included with a premium account?

• Unlimited browsing of all photos and profiles, with extensive search filters such as age range, gender, location, level of observance, education and more
• A chat function and email capabilities with unlimited messaging opportunities
• A live indicator noting how many members are on at a given time
• Hebrew, English and French interface
• Able to upload up to 12 pictures
• If you think you will “click” with another member’s profile, then you will “click the profile picture, and if they do the same, then you will both get an alert, which expresses mutual interest
• Outside of the online dating features, the company offers offline events, such as speed dating, cocktail parties, dining, travel adventures and more
• The company’s blog, referred to as JLife, is devoted to Jewish culture, kind of like a magazine
• The Kibitz Corner, an additional feature designed where you answer questions daily and can see what others said, creating a conversational starter

Main features

Profile creation:  The dating profile offers four label options:  “In my own words,” “Likes and Interests,” “Kibitz,” and “Compatibility,” all of which we will describe below.  When you take a personality quiz, your profile picture will then become a certain color, which signals to other people that you may be a potential match.  Just like other websites, an “About Me” section is also available, with the biggest difference being that the company requires you to note your religious affiliation and your level of observance.  While non-Jewish members can join, they need to indicate if they are willing to convert to Judaism.

About me section:  The website offers a blank slate, where you write a short message about yourself, particularly what you enjoy and what you’re looking for in particular.

My Ideal Match:  Within this section of your profile, you will be asked to give your preferences as to what you’re looking for in a future partner such as the age range, relationship status, your education level and so forth.

In My Own Words:  This feature, as a special section of your profile, allows you to write short answers based on the questions the website gives you.  Topics range from your goals and ambitions to the coolest places you visited, for instance.

Kibitz:  This unique feature allows you to answer a random question every day, allowing you to open yourself to other members who answered the question as well.

Color Code Test:  This personality test, which is color-coded, helps match other members as this color, as explained above, will display on your profile.

Flirt:  This button can help you express interest in someone else, allowing them to know that you’re potentially interested.  When they receive this notification, they can then either not respond or send a message from there.

Favorites:  Known as the Hot List, here, you can view the message boards and even send e-Cars to other members.

JDate pros

• It’s said to be the largest database of Jewish singles
• Multiple communication options such as a chat option and the ability to send an e-card
• Offline meetings/activities for members
• A Color Code Personality Test, allowing members more opportunities to find those with similar interests
• Seemed to constantly add new features
• Unique daily match feature
• Free to create an account to browse matches
• Said to be responsible for more than 52% of Jewish marriages that started online

JDate cons

• Anyone can join the website, meaning the individual in question may not be Jewish
• Many of the offline activities, from what we saw, were in larger metropolitan areas, making it hard for those residing in smaller cities to attend and/or take advantage of future opportunities
• You need to be a paid member to send a message to someone else
• Based on reviews, it seemed hard to get a refund
• Higher costs in comparison to other dating websites

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