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We recommend these mail-order bride sites
Some sites, however, pass our test and are included in our top picks. Don’t get us wrong. We don’t claim these mail-order bride platforms are perfect. But they have multiple advantages that outweigh the disadvantages significantly.
Also, each of the sites offers a free trial and has multiple free features so you can just set up an account, see who you can meet, and test premium services. That allows one to make an informed choice, and we definitely appreciate that.
SofiaDate
- Huge user base, legit women from Europe & other continents
- Bonuses for all members and Tutorials for newcomers
- Instant messaging, Letters, audio & video messaging
- Active community, high reply rate
- Great support available 24/7
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SakuraDate
- Good security system and moderation
- Profiles with 5+ photos and detailed bios
- Great usability, intuitive interface, and FAQ section
- Multiple communication features, real-time communication with others
- Works equally well for newbies and experienced daters
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LatiDate
- Western and Latin members only
- Free registration and a generous welcome bonus for everyone
- Multiple search features, extended search filters available
- Transparent pricing policy
- Instant messaging, Letters, exchange of media files in real time
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Mail-order bride sites to avoid
The online dating world isn’t the safest place, and the mail-order bride segment is definitely no exception to this rule. We as reviewers aim at exploring it and finding sites that are worth using. Some sites seem promising but turn out to be worthless and even dangerous for users. Some are just scams. All of them are categorized as “not recommended,” and you can see a few such websites below.
AnastasiaDate
- Members often report scams
- Prices are high compared to most similar sites
- Money-hungry users
- No way to exchange contact details to communicate for free
- Different prices for different countries
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LoveMe
- Nearly half of the members seem to be LoveMe staff
- A lot of extra fees for members who’ve already bought premium plans
- Very expensive suggested locations on romance tours
- No instant video calls
- No mobile app
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AmoLatina
- Members often report scams
- Prices are high compared to most similar sites
- Money-hungry users
- No way to exchange contact details to communicate for free
- Different prices for different countries
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How we review
At first glance, all dating sites seem to be more or less the same thing. There’s always some concept, profiles with photos, a messenger, and at least one search feature. However, much deeper research is needed to see whether the site will work for most users. A brief outlook is never enough for us, so we developed a strategy that allows us to see what the site really has to offer.
It consists of the following stages:
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Personal Using
We set up an account on the site, test the service as non-paying users, and then upgrade our membership plan or get some credits to see what the premium version offers.
2
Research & Reputation Checking
Though we mostly rely on our own experience, we can’t ignore the fact that we still can miss something. So, we search for other users’ reviews and testimonials and consider the online reputation of the platform.
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Writing Review
At this stage, we have our own impressions and a base of information shared by other people. We structure all this data and create a comprehensive and easy-to-read review that contains useful information only.
4
Editing & Fact Checking
Now, it’s about technical work that has to be done to share the highest-quality content with our site visitors.
We try to be completely unbiased and we always take online dating 100% seriously. A decent dating site must meet multiple quality criteria. Only in this case, a user can have a legitimately good experience and meet their final goal.
How our rating is calculated
Speaking of criteria, there are dozens of them. Still, we can distinguish the most important parameters that allow our team to evaluate the effectiveness of the platform.
- Profile quality and verification. The site can get 0-35 points for profile quality where 0 is given for obviously fake and low-effort profiles where members can’t express themselves. 35 is given to sites where profiles can be verified, and contain photos, videos, and original information about a member.
- Communication features. If texting is the only tool offered, the site will get 5 points. If there is a Letter service, it will get 10 points. 20 points are given to platforms with multiple special communication features like audio messaging, video chat, gift delivery, etc.
- Pricing and value for money. The site doesn’t have to be cheap, but it shouldn’t be ridiculously expensive either. We focus on value for money mostly. If the site has just a messenger but charges $100-$200 a month, it won’t get even 5 points out of 20.
- Ease of use. It’s not the most important criterion on the list, but we consider it anyway. Sites with outdated design and bad navigation usually get 0-5 points, while modern intuitive platforms get up to 15 points.
- Customer support. Dating websites with hotlines and qualified staff get up to 10 points for customer service.
Latest User Reviews
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Nick
LatiDate is the first dating site I tried that puts so much effort into member profiles. I like that most girls have so many photos, even if I would have preferred if they weren't so heavily photoshopped. Besides, I enjoy reading detailed bios and learning more about the women I like before spending credits on chat. The only thing missing from profiles, as far as I'm concerned, are videos.
TOTAL SCORE
83 out of 100 ⭐
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IHAVEQUESTIONS
Please tell me how to use La-Date. Do I need to pay per month? And how much does La Date cost? You people write about credits but I don’t understand how it works. I’ve been using the site for free for 1 week and I already love it, especially the Newsfeed feature and all those amazing profiles.
TOTAL SCORE
81 out of 100 ⭐
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TOOEXPENSIVE
Hey I like the website… In general it’s quite good, especially the female profiles… They are verified and real and they often text you first… But it’s too expensive for me. I bought 50 credits for $20 so I paid 40 cents for 1 credit. Sending an email costs 30 credits here if it's not the very first email to a woman (the first one costs 10 credits). So it's $12 per email. If I send 30 emails in a month it's gonna be $360. Not something I could afford, sorry.
TOTAL SCORE
73 out of 100 ⭐
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Cameron
I can’t believe that all of these women are real! How can I check if a woman I chat with on SofiaDate is legit? Is there a verification?
TOTAL SCORE
94 out of 100 ⭐
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NN14
Been using lucky date for 6 months and I’m happy with it. I’ve spent around $900 for TheLuckyDate credits since May and it’s totally worth it, that’s what I can say for sure. Had 3 dates with real girls from Mexico here so it’s one of the best dating apps with Latinas for me! However, I really don’t like the interface. Not even the interface itself, just some slight details like the search tool (which is awful).
TOTAL SCORE
74 out of 100 ⭐
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Nate
JollyRomance was the first dating site I tried, and I was lost for a long time. I wish there were a video guide on using all the extra features because I only understood how to use swiping a month in. Not that it stopped me from meeting the girl of my dreams. She is as gorgeous and loving as she is funny. And I'm hoping we'll meet in person soon.
TOTAL SCORE
81 out of 100 ⭐
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Michael19
No welcome bonus? Lol… Even the least popular dating apps today offer free credits to new members but not the Gochatty app :-( But I can live with that. You’ll need to buy credits sooner or later anyway, so it doesn’t really matter. The website is great, with its really hot girls and nice design, so I definitely like it.
TOTAL SCORE
80 out of 100 ⭐
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Brandon
I’m not sure for how long I’ve been using OkAmour, but the site is legit. It’s quite standard. You search, match, and chat. But it would be great if there were more search filters.
TOTAL SCORE
91 out of 100 ⭐
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RichardP
I'm new to Ukrainian Charm, but I love the Newsfeed. It may not be as prolific as Instagram, but it’s way more realistic. Besides, I like thinking that I have a chance with any girl who adds to the feed. I haven't even bought any credits yet, but I still use the UkrainianCharm login daily to catch the latest posts.
TOTAL SCORE
81 out of 100 ⭐
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QUEST
Hi I’m a new user and I don’t understand how Easternhoneys credits work. Do I have to buy them right now? Can I chat for free? And, well, is easternhoneys.com legit, actually?
TOTAL SCORE
69 out of 100 ⭐