OurTime alternative for singles over 40 and 50 who want fewer fake profiles
If you want an OurTime alternative, MatureMeet is built around one promise: the people you talk to are real. Every member passes a selfie check and phone verification before they can message, a scam shield warns you when a conversation turns to money, and plans are monthly or yearly with every price shown before you join.
No email needed to see your preview.
What OurTime does well
OurTime is one of the largest dating sites for people over 50 in the United States and is part of Match Group. It is easy to join, has a large pool of members and a long history in the 50 plus market. Low starting prices make it an easy first step.
Fake and scam profiles are a complaint widely reported in reviews of large free to join dating sites for over 50, OurTime included. If that is what made you look for an alternative, this page is for you.
OurTime vs MatureMeet compared
| Feature | OurTime | MatureMeet |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | OurTime Match Group | MatureMeet independent |
| Joining | OurTime free to join, paid features to message and see more | MatureMeet one time preview, then a paid plan, no free plan |
| Pricing model | OurTime subscription packages, about 12.99 to 24.99 USD a month depending on term | MatureMeet Premium $39 a month or $19 a month billed yearly; VIP Concierge $149 a month or $74 a month billed yearly |
| Shortest term | OurTime check their current packages | MatureMeet one month |
| Verification | OurTime check their current options | MatureMeet selfie check matched to photos and phone verification for every member before messaging |
| Scam protection | OurTime safety tips and reporting | MatureMeet scam shield inside conversations, photo checks against known scam photos, one tap reports |
| Intentions on profile | OurTime check their current profile fields | MatureMeet every profile states long term, marriage, companionship or friendship first |
| Video and voice | OurTime check their current features | MatureMeet 60 second video intro, voice messages up to 2 minutes |
| Human matchmaker | OurTime not offered | MatureMeet VIP Concierge |
| Look and feel | OurTime traditional | MatureMeet modern, large text, adult rather than senior |
Prices and features of other services change. OurTime figures are approximate, based on published information in October 2026; check its own site for current details.
Why MatureMeet has no free plan
It is a fair question, because OurTime lets you join for free. The answer is that a free entrance is also an open door for scammers. When anyone can create a profile in two minutes, fake accounts are cheap to make and quick to replace.
On MatureMeet every member pays and every member is verified before they can send a message. That raises the cost of a fake profile and keeps the people you meet serious. You still get a one time preview of matches near you before you pay anything.
What the scam shield looks for
- Requests for money, loans or help with fees.
- Gift cards and cryptocurrency.
- Invitations to move the chat to another app or to email straight away.
- Stories about being deployed overseas, working on an oil rig or stuck abroad.
- Sudden urgency, declarations of love within days, or pressure to keep it secret.
When a message matches, you see a warning before you reply and can report in one tap. Read the romance scam warning signs for the full picture.
Careful. This message asks you to move to another app and mentions money. Scammers often do both. Never send money or gift cards to someone you have not met.
Choose MatureMeet if
- You are tired of profiles that never reply or look too good to be true.
- You want to see and hear someone, with a video intro and voice messages, before you meet.
- You want a personal matchmaker as an option.
Stay with OurTime if
- You prefer to start free and only pay when you are ready.
- Price is the deciding factor and you are comfortable doing your own screening.
Try MatureMeet before you decide
Preview your matches near you, without an email. If you like what you see, create your account and choose a plan. You can compare us with SilverSingles and eharmony, or read about dating sites for over 50.
Questions and answers
Is MatureMeet more expensive than OurTime?
Yes, MatureMeet usually costs more per month. In return, every member is verified before messaging, the scam shield works inside conversations and there is no free entrance for fake accounts.
Is MatureMeet part of Match Group?
No. MatureMeet is independent. OurTime is a trademark of its owner.
Can I cancel MatureMeet at any time?
Yes, in Billing inside your account. You keep access to the end of the period you paid for.
