Head-to-head · Dating Apps for Professionals
EliteSingles vs Parship
EliteSingles leads on 0 checks, Parship on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEliteSingles · 8.5/10
- Free planboth
EliteSingles scores higher on our rubric for dating apps for professionals: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
EliteSingles is the better fit for graduates wanting compatibility-led dating. Parship is the better fit for users wanting structured compatibility matching.
- EliteSingles fits best
Graduates wanting compatibility-led dating
- Parship fits best
Users wanting structured compatibility matching
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Side by side
| Feature | EliteSingles 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Parship 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #5 in Dating Apps for Professionals | #6 in Dating Apps for Professionals |
| Best for | Graduates wanting compatibility-led dating | Users wanting structured compatibility matching |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features EliteSingles 0/1 · Parship 0/1 | ||
| Identity verification | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Membership model | Not published | Not published |
| Professional focus | Not published | Not published |
| Profile filters | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | ios, android, web | ios, android, web |
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| Our verdict | EliteSingles is an online dating service for singles seeking meaningful, long-term relationships. Its personality test and compatibility-based partner suggestions are central to the experience, while detailed profiles and search filters… Read the review → |
Parship is an online dating service focused on long-term relationships, designed for people who prefer recommendations based on a relationship-personality questionnaire over browsing alone. It assigns matching points to recommended partner… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
EliteSingles — where it wins
- Personality test informs partner suggestions
- Search filters include age, gender, and location
- Messaging, voice calls, and supported video calls are available
Where it doesn't
- Basic membership includes only some communication
- Premium unlimited communication is limited to other Premium members
- Video calls are limited to existing connections on supported versions
Parship — where it wins
- Questionnaire matching includes points and recommended partner profiles
- Premium adds unlimited messaging, photos and regional and interests search
- Video dates, profile checks and encrypted communication support safer contact
Where it doesn't
- Basic limits replies and does not include Premium photo access
- Unlimited messaging and full search features require Premium
- The UK monthly price is charged as one payment for the selected term
- EliteSingles8.5/10 · Free plan
Compatibility-led matchmaking with free basics and added communication tools on Premium.
Visit EliteSinglesFull verdict → - Parship8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from £14.90/user/mo
Questionnaire-led matching with regional search, video dates and a free tier.
Visit ParshipFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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