The best dating sites in Switzerland
Six platforms described against the same criteria: the audience they target, their presence in French-speaking Switzerland, profile checks and how clear their prices are. Every piece of information about the other platforms was taken from their official site or app store listing.
Velvet is our own site. We say so openly and describe each platform against the same criteria, based on its official site.
How to choose
For a serious relationship
Choose a platform whose members are also looking for a lasting relationship, and where everyone says clearly what they expect.
Depending on your region
In French-speaking Switzerland, check that the site is available in French and introduces you to people who live near you.
For your safety
Opt for a site that checks profiles and offers identity verification. It is no substitute for caution: anything can be faked online.
Prices, from the official sites
Velvet
Découverte 89 CHF a month, Premium 239 CHF for 3 months, Elite 889 CHF a year. Same full access; only the duration changes. Payment charged in euros by CCBill.
Parship
Subscriptions of 6, 12 or 24 months, from CHF 44.90 a month, paid in one go. Premium subscriptions renew automatically.
Meetic
1-month pass at CHF 59.99, 3-month pass at CHF 39.99 a month, 6-month pass at CHF 23.99 a month. Premium and Zen options extra.
ElitePartner
Premium subscriptions of 6, 12 or 24 months. The amounts are not shown on the site's public pages.
Celibataire.ch
1 month CHF 44.99, 3 months CHF 79.99, 6 months CHF 114.99, 12 months CHF 164.99. Free sign-up with limited access.
Tinder
App free to download, with a free version. Optional subscriptions: Tinder Plus, Gold and Platinum.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best dating site for serious relationships in Switzerland?
It all depends on your region, your language and what you are looking for. For a lasting relationship, look at the target audience, the profile checks and whether there are members near you. In French-speaking Switzerland, a French-language site focused on your region saves you time.
Are free dating sites reliable?
A free version lets you try a service without commitment. For a serious relationship, look above all at how the site checks profiles, who can message you and how to report suspicious behaviour, whether the site is free or paid.
How can I avoid romance scams?
Swiss Crime Prevention advises cutting off all contact as soon as you are asked for money or goods, never making your bank account available to anyone else and not sending compromising photos. Bear in mind that anything can be faked online.
Do subscriptions renew automatically?
On several platforms, yes: Parship and Meetic say so in their terms, as does Celibataire.ch for payments by card or PayPal. Read the terms before paying and note the cancellation deadline.
Find out more
Premium dating site
Six criteria for recognising a premium site, and the platforms available in French-speaking Switzerland.
Tinder alternative
What Tinder does well, its limits for a serious relationship and what Velvet offers.
Alternative to matchmaking agencies
Personal support or an online selection: what sets them apart.
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