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Professional Matchmaker Philadelphia
Professional matchmaker Philadelphia prices are rarely posted; the ones I could verify run from $5,500 for three months (a 2019 report) to $20,000 and far beyond at national firms.
Key takeaways
- Three Day Rule's Philadelphia premium membership was $5,500 for three months, as reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer in April 2019.
- LUMA has a Philadelphia page, and its cost page puts full-service matchmaking at $20,000 to $250,000 or more (LUMA, checked Oct 15, 2026).
- Agape Match is based in New York, says it has served Philadelphia clients, and quoted $20,000 to $100,000 (Freakonomics, Sept 2025).
- Janis Spindel's men's tier starts at $150,000 for clients outside New York, New Jersey and Connecticut (its own page).
- Michal Matches requires a strategy session before membership and values that time at $400, but posts no membership price (its FAQ).
- Three Day Rule told the Inquirer that about 70% of its clients were still dating one of their matches when their contracts ended. That's the company's own number, from 2019.
Who are the professional matchmakers in Philadelphia?
Philly has a few homegrown matchmakers and a lot of national firms with a Philadelphia page. My check of each firm’s website was on October 15, 2026, and any price you see was published by the firm or reported in a news story I link. For other cities, see matchmakers and dating coaches by city.
| Refund policy | Who it suits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Day Rule | Matchmaker | Philadelphia; its page names Chestnut Hill to Rittenhouse Square | $5,500 for 3 months (reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 2019) source Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated publicly | Busy professionals who want dates vetted face to face; free database if you only want to be matched |
| LUMA Luxury Matchmaking | Matchmaker | Nationwide; has a Philadelphia page and lists cities across Pennsylvania | $20,000 to $250,000 or more for full-service matchmaking (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated publicly | People with a big budget who want a wide search and set introductions |
| Agape Match | Matchmaker | Based in New York; says it has served Philadelphia clients; meets in person or on Zoom | $20,000 to $100,000 (founder, reported by Freakonomics, Sept 2025) source Oct 15, 2026 | Says it will freeze your contract if you meet someone on your own; refund terms not public | Paying clients who want a small firm; women can join the database free |
| Janis Spindel Serious Matchmaking | Matchmaker | Has a Philadelphia page; meets in New York City by appointment | From $150,000 (men's Preferred tier, outside NY, NJ and CT) (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated publicly | Wealthy men who want a private search; the page lists no fee for women |
| Michal Matches | Coach + matchmaker | Based in Philadelphia; also works online | Not published | Not stated publicly | Singles who want matchmaking and coaching from one person; starts with a strategy session |
| Dara Rae Matchmaking | Matchmaker | Greater Philadelphia | Not published | Not stated publicly | Professionals who want a local firm that recruits beyond its own database |
What the table leaves out:
- Dara Rae Matchmaking is local. It names its three packages after Fairmount, Franklin and Rittenhouse, and says it recruits beyond its own database. Its founder has a master’s degree in psychology. No prices posted.
- Michal Matches is Michal Naisteter, a Philadelphia matchmaker who also coaches. You book a strategy session first.
- Three Day Rule has a Philadelphia network and a free database if you only want to be matched.
- LUMA, Agape Match and Janis Spindel are national. They say they work with Philadelphia clients, but none is based here.
- Janis Spindel’s prices are for men, and its page shows no fee for women.
If you’re new to all this, matchmaking services near me explains how the different kinds of firms work.
What does a matchmaker cost in Philadelphia?
- Three Day Rule, 3 months (2019 report) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Agape Match, full search (2025 report) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- LUMA, full-service matchmaking (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Janis Spindel, men's Preferred tier, starting price (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
Sources for each price:
- The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in April 2019 that Three Day Rule charged a $5,500 premium membership fee for three months. That’s old, so ask what it costs now. Philadelphia Inquirer, April 23, 2019 · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Agape Match’s founder said on Freakonomics that she charges $20,000 to $100,000. Freakonomics, Sept 28, 2025 · checked Oct 15, 2026
- LUMA prices full-service matchmaking at $20,000 to $250,000 or more on its cost page. LUMA · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Janis Spindel’s men’s page lists a Preferred tier starting at $150,000 for areas outside New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Janis Spindel, men’s page · checked Oct 15, 2026
The local Philly firms don’t post prices at all. Michal Matches says its strategy session is worth $400 of her time, and that membership depends on how long you work together and how picky you are. Michal Matches FAQ · checked Oct 15, 2026 For the national picture, read professional matchmaker cost.
What do Philly singles say about matchmakers?
In April 2019, The Philadelphia Inquirer spent time with a local matchmaker and one of her clients. Read it as one story, not data. Philadelphia Inquirer, April 23, 2019 · checked Oct 15, 2026
From that story:
- The matchmaker said Philly singles feel like the city is a small town where everyone already knows each other. She pointed out it’s the sixth-largest city in the country.
- Her goal was fewer, better dates.
- A client from Northern Liberties said he was losing hope after years on dating apps, and the matchmaker’s short list of picks is what worked for him.
- An industry analyst in the story blamed “dating app fatigue” for the rise in demand.
The matchmaker in that story was Michal Naisteter, then at Three Day Rule. She now runs Michal Matches, so it’s a matchmaker talking about matchmaking. But the small-town feeling is real in a lot of cities. When everyone on the apps seems to know your ex, a stranger with a wider network has real value.
Dating coach Philadelphia: coach or matchmaker?
Picking the same kind of person over and over is something a coach can work on. Having no time to meet anyone new is what a matchmaker is for.
| Matchmaker | Dating coach | |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay for | Someone else finds and screens your dates | Help with your profile, your choices and your dates |
| Philly prices I found | $5,500 for 3 months (2019 report); national firms from $20,000 | No Philadelphia coach I checked posts a price |
| Who finds the people | The firm | You |
| Best for | Little time, clear goals | Dates that keep going nowhere |
| Watch out for | A small pool in your age range | Tactics that game people |
Michal Matches does both, which can be handy. Ask for the coaching price on its own, so you’re not sold a full matchmaking package when you only need a few sessions. If you’re torn, matchmaker vs dating coach lays out the choice. Dating coach cost has typical prices, and the questions to ask a dating coach are worth having on any free call.
What are the contract rules in Pennsylvania?
I couldn’t verify a Pennsylvania statute for dating services, and I’d rather leave a gap than quote a rule I haven’t read. That gap doesn’t leave you without rights. Before you sign:
- Read the contract at home, from an email copy, before any money changes hands.
- Look for three things: how to cancel, how refunds work, and when it ends.
- A firm that breaks its own terms can be reported to the Pennsylvania Attorney General.
Check whether the FTC Cooling-Off Rule fits your sale. It covers goods and services sold at your home ($25 or more) or at a seller’s temporary location like a hotel room or restaurant ($130 or more). You get until midnight of the third business day to cancel, and the seller then has 10 days to refund you. Sales closed fully online, by phone or at the seller’s own office don’t qualify. FTC Cooling-Off Rule · checked Oct 15, 2026
To compare with states that have a dating-service law, see dating service contract cancellation rights. Keep a printed matchmaker contract checklist next to you on any sales call.
What should you ask on the first call?
Ask all of these before you agree to pay anything. A same-day-only price means walk away.
Questions for the first call
From Dating Coach Online · datingcoachonline.com · By Maya, Dating Coach
Before you spend anything, is a matchmaker worth it and free matchmaking services are worth a read. If you’d like my help picking where to start, book a free consultation. Your request goes to me and no one else.
Questions people ask
How much does a matchmaker cost in Philadelphia?
Few Philly firms post prices. The Inquirer reported a $5,500 three-month membership at Three Day Rule in 2019. LUMA and other national firms start at $20,000. Ask for the total in dollars before you share much.
Is there a free matchmaker in Philadelphia?
Three Day Rule has a free database for its Philadelphia network. Joining means you may be introduced to a paying client. It doesn't make you a client yourself.
Are there Philadelphia matchmakers who also coach?
Yes. Michal Matches offers matchmaking and dating coaching, and Dara Rae Matchmaking's founder has a master's degree in psychology. Neither posts a coaching price, so ask.
Can I cancel a matchmaking contract in Pennsylvania?
I couldn't verify a Pennsylvania statute for dating services. Check the cancel and refund clauses in your contract, and contact the Pennsylvania Attorney General if a firm won't honor them.
Do Philly matchmakers only work in the city?
No. Dara Rae Matchmaking serves Greater Philadelphia, Michal Matches works in person and online, and LUMA lists cities across Pennsylvania.
Is a dating coach cheaper than a matchmaker in Philadelphia?
Most likely, but none of the Philadelphia coaches I checked posts a price. Coaching is often sold by the session or in short packages, while matchmaking is sold by the month.
Do Philadelphia matchmakers guarantee a match?
Nobody can promise you a relationship, and Michal Matches says plainly that its strategy session does not guarantee a match. Read what your contract promises.