You can search for viable dates for free. You can even send likes and messages for free. Match.com provides limited chat features to its free members — just to give them a taste of flirtation. Free members cannot initiate a conversation, but they can read and respond to some messages from their mutual matches.

How can I use match without paying?

With a free subscription, you can browse Match.com, search for and view matches, create a profile, send and receive winks, use Match.coms message center and use their smartphone app.