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The free Basic membership has no time limit and requires no card - you only pay if you choose to upgrade to Premium.

Exit grade D: You can cancel online, but the cancel button is deliberately hard to find.

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Quick answer

eharmony: The free Basic membership has no time limit and requires no card - you only pay if you choose to upgrade to Premium. No credit card is required to start. Cancelling is easy - about 5 minutes. Our take: The free tier is a genuinely low-risk way to see who eharmony matches you with - no card, no clock, no charge if you never upgrade.

Last verified: August 2, 2026

Our take

The free tier is a genuinely low-risk way to see who eharmony matches you with - no card, no clock, no charge if you never upgrade. You can build a profile, browse matches, and send a first message; the paywall is the blurred photos and open messaging. Try it free for as long as you like, and only reach for a card if the matches are worth talking to. If you do upgrade, note that Premium is billed for the full term upfront and auto-renews.

What you get

The eharmony Basic (free membership) plan

Included · 5

  • A full personality-based profile and eharmony's Compatibility Matching, free

  • Unlimited matches with no time limit on Basic membership

  • Ability to send and receive Likes, smiles, and icebreakers

  • One opening message to a match without paying

  • No credit card required to join or stay on the free tier

Worth knowing

  • Clear match photos - profile pictures are blurred for free members until you upgrade to Premium

  • Open back-and-forth messaging - Basic is limited to that first message; full conversations need Premium

  • Advanced filters and 'see who liked you' style features (Premium only)

  • Any charge on the free tier - but note Premium is billed for the full term upfront and auto-renews, so cancel before renewal if you upgrade and want out

The honest data

By the numbers

Pricing
The free Basic membership has no time limit and requires no card - you only pay if you choose to upgrade to Premium. Premium is sold in multi-month terms (commonly 6, 12, or 24 months) with an effective monthly rate that varies widely by term and promotion - roughly the high-teens to mid-$30s per month, charged upfront for the whole term. Premium auto-renews. Last verified 2026-07-15.
Card required
No
Cancellation
Easy
Time to cancel
~5 min

Cancellation guide

How to cancel eharmony

Documented · ~5 min

  1. 01

    The free Basic tier never charges you, so there is nothing to cancel and no card on file.

  2. 02

    If you upgraded to Premium on the web, sign in, click the arrow next to your photo, and open Data & Settings.

  3. 03

    Choose Amend Subscription, enter your password, and follow the link to turn off auto-renewal.

  4. 04

    If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, cancel in your iPhone Settings under Subscriptions instead.

  5. 05

    Turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before your term ends; early cancellation stops the renewal but is not refunded. Contact eharmony customer care if the option isn't visible.

Full guide: how to cancel eharmony

eharmony free trial - frequently asked

How much does eharmony cost?
The free Basic membership has no time limit and requires no card - you only pay if you choose to upgrade to Premium. Premium is sold in multi-month terms (commonly 6, 12, or 24 months) with an effective monthly rate that varies widely by term and promotion - roughly the high-teens to mid-$30s per month, charged upfront for the whole term. Premium auto-renews. Last verified 2026-07-15.
How do I cancel eharmony?
To cancel eharmony: 1. The free Basic tier never charges you, so there is nothing to cancel and no card on file; 2. If you upgraded to Premium on the web, sign in, click the arrow next to your photo, and open Data & Settings; 3. Choose Amend Subscription, enter your password, and follow the link to turn off auto-renewal; 4. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, cancel in your iPhone Settings under Subscriptions instead; 5. Turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before your term ends; early cancellation stops the renewal but is not refunded. Contact eharmony customer care if the option isn't visible. It takes about 5 minutes and is rated easy to cancel.
Do I need a credit card for the eharmony trial?
No - eharmony does not require a credit card to start the free trial.