Which matrimony sites serve Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain and Parsi families?
For Muslim families the largest pools are MuslimMatrimony (the CommunityMatrimony pool) and Shaadi.com's Muslim section; the independents are Nikah.com (since 1998), NikahForever from Rs 249 a week, Muzz for younger singles and Way To Nikah for Mappila families. For Christians: ChristianMatrimony nationally, and in Kerala Chavara (4.7 on Google Play), Deepika Matrimonial and CSI Matrimony for Tamil Protestants. Gursikh Matrimonials is a free Amritdhari list, Corishta and the Zoroastrian pages are free Parsi channels, and JainMatrimony sits in the CommunityMatrimony pool.
One entry per platform: who runs it, who it serves, what is free, what it costs, how it verifies people, public ratings, and the good and bad in plain words. Sources are linked at the end of each profile. Prices and ratings are as of 11 Sep 2026.
The sites
ChristianMatrimony
Religion-specific · CommunityMatrimony database
Who runs it: Matrimony.com Ltd (CommunityMatrimony network), since 2009. Size: Not published separately.
Serves: all of India, Outside India (NRI); Christian; all communities.
Free: Free to register and express interest; contacts need a paid plan.
Paid: Same ladder as CommunityMatrimony; observed on the MuslimMatrimony App Store listing (11 Sep 2026): Gold 3 months Rs 3,999, Platinum 3 months Rs 6,200, Diamond 3 months Rs 7,900; expect the same ladder across CommunityMatrimony sites.
Verification: Same Matrimony.com verification stack.
Ratings: Google Play 4.1 (15k) · App Store 4.2 (434)
Good
- Filters by church and denomination
- Free registration; large pan-India Christian pool
- Same account as BharatMatrimony
- religion-specific pool inside the CommunityMatrimony database
Watch out
- Reviewers say the app is slow and buggy
- Reviewers say support takes months to fix issues
- Same group complaints about paying first, silence after
- separate from BharatMatrimony's pool
Best for: Families wanting a religion-specific listing under the Matrimony.com umbrella.
“most of the profiles seems to be fake with no badges... the app is slow as a snail” Google Play
Corishta
Religion-specific
Who runs it: Corishta (private; owner not named).
Serves: all of India; Parsi / Zoroastrian; Parsi / Irani (Zoroastrian).
Free: 100 percent free including registration and messaging.
Paid: Free; optional kundali milan Rs 11 (site, 2026-09-11).
Verification: ID verification within 4 business hours; mandatory photo.
Good
- Free with ID checks
Watch out
- Small Parsi pool
Best for: Parsi families as a free supplementary channel.
corishta.com · Sources: [1]
CSI Matrimony
Religion-specific
Who runs it: CSI Matrimony (independent; no evidence of official Church of South India ownership). Size: 50,000+ verified profiles and 10,000+ families claimed (site).
Serves: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh; Christian; CSI / CNI (Protestant), Nadar, Scheduled Caste communities (SC), Vanniyar.
Free: Free registration, profile display and expressing interest; messaging needs a plan.
Paid: New Life Rs 500 / 90 days / 10 contacts; Silver Rs 1,000 / 180 days / 25 contacts; Golden Rs 2,000 / 365 days / 60 contacts. As of 2026-09-11.
Verification: Claims verified profiles; method not detailed.
Ratings: Google Play 4.1 (104) · App Store 1.7 (6)
Good
- Church of South India community filter within the BharatMatrimony network
- Very cheap
Watch out
- Very small pool (10K+ downloads, 104 ratings)
- Two unrelated apps use the name; check which one you are installing
- Not church-official
Best for: Tamil CSI and other Protestant families on a budget.
“No one should believe their lies and waste cash” Google Play
csimatrimony.com · Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]
Deepika Matrimonial
Religion-specific
Who runs it: Rashtra Deepika Ltd, Kottayam (Catholic newspaper group); search-result title calls it the official matrimony of the Syro-Malabar Church.... Size: Counters on homepage showed zero (placeholders); Play app 2.8 stars.
Serves: Kerala, Outside India (NRI); Christian; Roman Catholic, Syro-Malabar Catholic.
Free: Free package with 10 expressions of interest.
Paid: Paid packages Rs 250 to Rs 3,950 for up to 18 months (site, 2026-09-11).
Verification: Claims verified profiles; parish verification not stated on page.
Ratings: Google Play 2.8 (12)
Good
- Backed by the Deepika Catholic newspaper group, Kottayam
- Free package and packages from Rs 250
- Aimed at Syro-Malabar Catholic families
- Real free tier
Watch out
- Almost nobody uses the app: 1K+ downloads, Play 2.75 from 12 ratings
- No iPhone app
- Reviewers say profiles get no views
- Weak app
Best for: Syro-Malabar and other Kerala Catholic families on a budget.
“no one have seen my profile yet even after submitting interest” Google Play
Gursikh Matrimonials (gurmat.com)
Religion-specific
Who runs it: Gurmat.com team (volunteer). Size: Over 2,500 entries worldwide (site).
Serves: all of India, Outside India (NRI); Sikh; Any Sikh / no preference.
Free: Entirely free to browse and list.
Paid: Free (site, 2026-09-11).
Verification: None described.
Good
- Free
- Caste-blind, faith-first
Watch out
- Small, dated interface
- No verification
Best for: Practising Gursikh families anywhere.
gurmat.com · Sources: [1]
JainMatrimony
Religion-specific · CommunityMatrimony database
Who runs it: Matrimony.com Ltd (CommunityMatrimony network), since 2009. Size: Not published separately.
Serves: all of India, Outside India (NRI); Jain; all communities.
Free: Free to register and express interest; contacts need a paid plan.
Paid: MuslimMatrimony App Store in-app (11 Sep 2026): Gold 3 months Rs 3,999, Platinum 3 months Rs 6,200, Diamond 3 months Rs 7,900; expect the same ladder across CommunityMatrimony sites.
Verification: Same Matrimony.com verification stack.
Good
- religion-specific pool inside the CommunityMatrimony database
Watch out
- separate from BharatMatrimony's pool
- thin reviews suggest smaller active base
Best for: Families wanting a religion-specific listing under the Matrimony.com umbrella.
jainmatrimony.com · Sources: [1] [2] [3]
MuslimMatrimony
Religion-specific · CommunityMatrimony database
Who runs it: Matrimony.com Ltd (CommunityMatrimony network), since 2009. Size: Not published separately.
Serves: all of India, Outside India (NRI); Muslim; all communities.
Free: Free to register and express interest; contacts need a paid plan.
Paid: MuslimMatrimony App Store in-app (11 Sep 2026): Gold 3 months Rs 3,999, Platinum 3 months Rs 6,200, Diamond 3 months Rs 7,900; expect the same ladder across CommunityMatrimony sites.
Verification: Same Matrimony.com verification stack.
Ratings: Google Play 4.0 (14k) · App Store 1.9 (93)
Good
- Large database of Indian Muslim profiles with sect and community filters
- Free registration
- Part of the BharatMatrimony network
- religion-specific pool inside the CommunityMatrimony database
Watch out
- App Store rating is only 1.9 out of 5 (93 ratings), lowest of the group
- Reviewers say most profile photos are hidden and many profiles are outdated
- Reviewers report they could not delete their account
- Same group complaints on sales calls and post-payment support
Best for: Families wanting a religion-specific listing under the Matrimony.com umbrella.
“fake profiles and rude customer service...95% of profile pics not viewable” App Store
muslimmatrimony.com · iOS · Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Nikah.com
Religion-specific
Who runs it: Sahal WebAds Pvt Ltd, since 1998. Size: Trusted by millions of single Muslims since 1998 (site claim).
Serves: all of India, Outside India (NRI); Muslim; all communities.
Free: Free profile and basic search.
Paid: Not published on pages opened (as of 2026-09-11).
Verification: 100 percent mobile verified (site).
Ratings: Google Play 3.5 (3k) · App Store 4.0 (24) · Trustpilot 2.4 (6)
Good
- Muslim-only site with sect and community filters
- Free registration, mobile verification by call
- Long-running brand (Rib Matches, Kerala)
- Long track record
Watch out
- Lowest Play Store rating among Muslim apps here (3.52 from 2,652)
- Reviewers say profiles are inactive or already married
- Paid members still cannot see many contact numbers
- App last updated Sep 2025 on Play; small user base (5L+ downloads)
Best for: Muslim families across India wanting a Muslim-only global pool.
“Before payment they used to call a hundred times but after payment there is no response” Google Play
Way To Nikah
Religion-specific
Who runs it: Nika Online Pvt Ltd, Calicut, Kerala. Size: Lakhs of Muslim profiles claimed (site); app 4.3 stars (Play search card).
Serves: all of India, Kerala, Outside India (NRI); Muslim; all communities.
Free: Registration; details of free vs paid not shown.
Paid: Not published on pages opened (as of 2026-09-11).
Verification: Mobile number or selfie authentication.
Ratings: Google Play 4.3 (10k) · App Store 4.3 (2k)
Good
- Malabar Muslim independent with decent ratings on both stores
- Selfie or mobile verification; 24x7 helpline claimed
- Kerala Muslim depth
Watch out
- Reviewers say many profiles are inactive and do not reply after payment
- Kerala-centric; smaller than NikahForever or Muzz
- Pricing opaque
Best for: Malabar Muslim families.
“flooded with fake profiles and inactive accounts designed purely to trick users into buying paid memberships” Google Play
Zoroastrian Matrimonial Page (parsizoroastrianism.com) and Zoroastrians.net list
Religion-specific
Who runs it: Community volunteers (ParsiZoroastrianism.com); Zoroastrians.net lists TheParsiMatch.com, ZoroastrianOnline.com, ChaaloKaajKariye.com..., since 1996. Size: 250+ marriages since 1996 (search snippet, unverified; page certificate expired).
Serves: all of India, Outside India (NRI); Parsi / Zoroastrian; Parsi / Irani (Zoroastrian).
Free: Free listings (ChaaloKaajKariye explicitly free per 2009 list).
Paid: Free (snippet and 2009 list; unverified).
Verification: None.
Good
- Community-run, free
Watch out
- Dated, unverified
Best for: Parsi families as supplementary community channels.
parsizoroastrianism.com/Matrimonial · Sources: [1]
Frequently asked questions
Which matrimony site is best for Muslims in India?
MuslimMatrimony, part of the CommunityMatrimony pool, and Shaadi.com's Muslim section have the largest pools. Independents are Nikah.com, running since 1998, NikahForever with plans from Rs 249 a week, and Muzz, a London-based app popular with younger users. In Kerala, Way To Nikah serves Mappila families. Jamaat committees keep registries that families access through the local mosque.
Which matrimony site is best for Christians in Kerala?
Chavara Matrimony, run by CMI priests from 32 branches, is rated 4.7 on Google Play, among the highest in this comparison, and serves Syro-Malabar, Latin Catholic, Orthodox, Mar Thoma and CSI families; r/Kerala calls it the default for Christians. Deepika Matrimonial, from the Catholic newspaper group, has a genuinely free tier but a small pool. M4Marry and KeralaMatrimony carry Christian sections too, and the Syro-Malabar church publishes its own matrimony app.
Part of SendRishta's field guide to matrimony sites in India. Prices, ratings and counts were recorded on 11 Sep 2026; method, sources and corrections are on the main page.