Shaadi.com or Jeevansathi: which should you pick?
Pick Jeevansathi for a north or west Indian search on a budget; pick Shaadi.com for the widest pool and NRI reach. Jeevansathi's cheapest app tier is Rs 1,699 against about Rs 4,650 for Shaadi.com Gold, it opens chat once both sides accept an interest, and it grew fastest last financial year. Shaadi.com claims 35 million members and has 4.8 lakh Google Play ratings to Jeevansathi's 4.5 lakh. Both are rated 4.4 on Google Play and under 2 on Trustpilot.
| Side by side | Shaadi.com | Jeevansathi.com |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | People Interactive, Mumbai. Private company; WestBridge Capital holds about 44%. | Info Edge (Naukri.com), Noida. Listed on NSE. |
| Claimed size | 35 million+ members, 8 million+ marriages claimed (App Store listing, Sep 2026) | 'Trusted by 1 crore Indians and NRIs' (marketing); strongest in north and west India |
| What free members get | Profile, search, daily matches and 'express interest' are free; phone numbers and chat need a plan | Profile, search and interests are free; contacts and chat are gated or capped, confirm at sign-up |
| Paid plans | Gold about Rs 4,650 (web) to Rs 5,200 (app) for 3 months; Diamond 6 months about Rs 6,950; VIP Shaadi Rs 65,000 for 3 months | Lowest app tier Rs 1,699; typical 3-month plans about Rs 4,000 to 5,400 on the web; add-ons from Rs 499 |
| Verification | Phone OTP; optional government ID via partners; selfie checks; inactive unverified profiles deleted after 30 days | Phone and email OTP; selfie verification and Verified badge; trust badge after ID and address proof; watermarked photos |
| Google Play (India) | 4.4 / 5 (478k ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (450k ratings) |
| Trustpilot | 1.2 / 5 (421 reviews) | 1.9 / 5 (27 reviews) |
| Best for | Families who want the widest pan-India and NRI pool and are willing to pay for a 3-month contact plan. | North and West Indian families (Punjabi, Marwari, Gujarati, Hindi belt) who want fine-grained privacy and a lower entry price. |
| Biggest complaint | Free members cannot read or reply to messages, so many matches go silent | Reviewers say the same profiles repeat every day even after paying |
What does the entry plan cost?
Shaadi.com: Gold about Rs 4,650 (web) to Rs 5,200 (app) for 3 months; Diamond 6 months about Rs 6,950; VIP Shaadi Rs 65,000 for 3 months.
Jeevansathi.com: Lowest app tier Rs 1,699; typical 3-month plans about Rs 4,000 to 5,400 on the web; add-ons from Rs 499.
The same plan usually costs more inside the app than on the website; the full ladder and the five things to check before paying are on free vs paid.
What do paying members complain about?
Shaadi.com (Google Play 4.4, Trustpilot 1.2):
- Free members cannot read or reply to messages, so many matches go silent
- Many reviewers say interest requests dry up right after paying
Jeevansathi.com (Google Play 4.4, Trustpilot 1.9):
- Reviewers say the same profiles repeat every day even after paying
- Autopay complaints: plan renews on its own
The pattern behind these, site by site, is on ratings and complaints.
Pick Shaadi.com if
- Families who want the widest pan-India and NRI pool and are willing to pay for a 3-month contact plan.
Skip Shaadi.com if: you expect a free contact channel or want to avoid sales follow-up calls.
Pick Jeevansathi.com if
- North and West Indian families (Punjabi, Marwari, Gujarati, Hindi belt) who want fine-grained privacy and a lower entry price.
Skip Jeevansathi.com if: your search is South India-centric.
Both are one of the four separate databases; neither covers the other's pool. Full profiles: Shaadi.com, Jeevansathi.com. The three-way table is on the main page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jeevansathi better than Shaadi.com?
For north and west Indian communities and for a lower entry price, usually yes: Jeevansathi's cheapest app tier is Rs 1,699 against about Rs 4,650 for Shaadi.com Gold, it opens chat once both sides accept an interest, and it grew fastest in the last financial year. For the widest pool and NRI reach, Shaadi.com: 35 million claimed members and about 4.8 lakh Google Play ratings against 4.5 lakh. Both are rated 4.4 on Google Play and both score under 2 on Trustpilot (Shaadi.com 1.2, Jeevansathi 1.9) for the same reasons.
Which is cheaper, Shaadi.com or Jeevansathi.com?
Shaadi.com: Gold about Rs 4,650 (web) to Rs 5,200 (app) for 3 months; Diamond 6 months about Rs 6,950; VIP Shaadi Rs 65,000 for 3 months. Jeevansathi.com: Lowest app tier Rs 1,699; typical 3-month plans about Rs 4,000 to 5,400 on the web; add-ons from Rs 499. The same plan usually costs more inside the app than on the website.
Which has more profiles, Shaadi.com or Jeevansathi.com?
Shaadi.com: 35 million+ members, 8 million+ marriages claimed (App Store listing, Sep 2026). Jeevansathi.com: 'Trusted by 1 crore Indians and NRIs' (marketing); strongest in north and west India. Google Play rating counts, a rough proxy for active Indian users: Shaadi.com about 478k, Jeevansathi.com about 450k.
Which is better for NRIs, Shaadi.com or Jeevansathi.com?
Both list families outside India among the people they serve. Shaadi.com is best for families who want the widest pan-India and NRI pool and are willing to pay for a 3-month contact plan. Jeevansathi.com is best for North and West Indian families (Punjabi, Marwari, Gujarati, Hindi belt) who want fine-grained privacy and a lower entry price.
Can you chat free on Shaadi.com or Jeevansathi.com?
Shaadi.com: Profile, search, daily matches and 'express interest' are free; phone numbers and chat need a plan. Jeevansathi.com: Profile, search and interests are free; contacts and chat are gated or capped, confirm at sign-up.
Which verifies profiles more thoroughly, Shaadi.com or Jeevansathi.com?
Shaadi.com: Phone OTP; optional government ID via partners; selfie checks; inactive unverified profiles deleted after 30 days. Jeevansathi.com: Phone and email OTP; selfie verification and Verified badge; trust badge after ID and address proof; watermarked photos.
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.