Jeevansathi Review December 2018 - Scam or good for finding true

Last updated: November 2018

Our Review

Jeevansathi poses itself as the leading and most-trusted matrimonial app catering to the Indian population all around the world. The sites central headquarters is located in Noida, India with over 230 employees working in 54 offices spread in 37 cities. Because of this, they have the ability to physically visit some of their members who are based in India for a personal verification.

The site aims to provide a safe and convenient experience of finding a matrimonial partner with the Indian culture at its centre. They offer services that supposedly makes it easy for the users to find a groom or bride on the basis of their community group, religion, caste, and location.

The website already won some awards in India over the course of its operation in the advertising category and the bizarre matchmaking category.

Is Jeevansathi really the more convenient way of finding the love of your life, or is it just another site full of complications? Find out about this information and more in this review.

Member Structure

Members

50,000 from Australia

Members activity

10,000 active weekly

Gender Proportion

60 %

40 %

In order to register you need to fill out a personality test

Majority of users who join post their photos.
You will see the list of all the currently online users.
The site's main target population are Indian singles who are looking to find a marriage partner.
Members are required to indicate their religion and caste classification.
Majority of the members ask for a photo verification first before connecting to other people.

The "Online Matches" section is always populated, but you can only start chatting after you have upgraded your account. There are no fake profiles but a lot of profiles do not have a single photo. One of the possible reasons for this is the strict profile photo verification process. Every photo that you will upload on your profile will have to be verified before they become visible to other users. Jeevansathi permanently deletes profiles who are proven to have uploaded any kind of obscene material or violated any privacy rule as the community has a traditional orientation.

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+

Signing Up

You can create an account for yourself or for a friend or relative.
Mobile phone verification is a requirement.
The registration can take up to 10 minutes.
Required details are mother tongue, religion, marital status, height, and country.
There is a 24-hour verification process before you can finally use your account.

The registration process is properly guided with clear instructions despite being very long. Before signing up, make sure that you know which groups and sub-groups in the Indian culture you belong to because this is mandatory and cannot be skipped for later.

Jeevansathi allows you to create an account for yourself or another person. If you create an account for your relative or friend, you will still be asked the same thing as for when you create a personal account. Due to this, you are allowed to use your mobile phone number for two accounts: for yourself and a relative or friend.

Making Contact

There is a free search tool available.
You will receive multiple match types: Desired Partner Matches, Just Joined Matches, Verified Matches, Mutual Matches, and Kundli Matches.
You can hire your own Relationship Manager to find you a marriage partner.
Messaging is for premium users only.
You can get in touch with other users for free through the "Send Interest" button.

There is a chatroom

Jeevansathi has a massive membership worldwide, but you can only message other members if you upgrade your account to premium. If you are on a free account, the most that you can do to appear on another person's radar is to hit the "Send Interest" button. Even after doing this, however, you will not be able to send a message even if the "Interest" is returned.

You will receive thousands of matches every day that are classified into five types:

Desired Partner Matches – are those who qualify your search preference.
Just Joined Matches – are new members who qualify your criteria.
Verified Matches – are profiles that have verified photos.
Mutual Matches – are profiles that have the same details as yours
Kundli Matches – are profiles that have the highest compatibility with you based on your horoscope.

You can browse these lists under the "Matches" drop-down of the site.

Profile Quality

You may see all the photos of other members without a paid membership.
Non-paying members may see all the information inside a profile.
You may show or hide your Horoscope (Kundli) details in your profile.

The profiles are quite detailed
The profile information can be changed later
Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free
You may add your photos later.

Jeevansathi profile pages are elaborative. You will see details about a person's family members such as their name, age, and marital status because the Indian culture is very family-centric. The profile is divided into four sections: "About," "Education & Career," "Family Details," and "Desired Partner."

Members are not allowed to post obscene photos or text in the profile. This may lead to permanent deletion of the profile. The site wants to maintain that their matrimonial services are meant to connect people who are interested in marriage instead of mere dating.

App

All functionalities in the desktop version are available on the app.
The design looks clear and appropriate.
The app is available for Android and Apple devices.
It is free to download.
There are no additional features in the app.

The app is just as smooth and reliable as the website. However, since the desktop version has so many functionalities, the app feels a bit cramped with information. Since there are no top-navigation bars in the app unlike the desktop version, getting familiar with the functionalities is overwhelming. Despite this, there is no problem with the app's performance and can do everything that the desktop version can offer.

Real Life Review

I come from a very traditional Indian family when it comes to matrimony which is fine so far. I knew that the time will come when they will pressure me to find an Indian partner, get married, and have kids. It did.

Having an account with Jeevansathi was actually a surprise. I was not the one who signed up, my brother made an account for me. I am not a sucker for privacy so I agreed to do it. I also thought that I should try it out of respect for my brother who did the effort. I have been here for one full year and still looking. I hope I eventually find the one because the fees are not a joke. Maybe they do it for the members' safety? I'm not sure either. Wish me luck. -Rajesh, 29

Design and Usability

The Jeevansathi site is pleasing to the eyes and uses fonts that are easy to understand--even the matrimony aspects to it. They put a little question mark beside every unique functionality that they have. When you hover your mouse over these question marks, a small text box will pop-up so you can view the information about that particular functionality. The site also offers 24/7 customer support available through a chat box inside the site which is handy if you have any questions.

Jeevansathi Costs and Prices

Account creation
Use the "Send Interest" button
24/7 customer service support
Upload photos
Use the search tool
Browse photo albums
Unlimited matches

Send messages
View contact numbers of members you like
Make your contact number visible to others
Customer service support priority
Get featured on top of search results
Get your own "Relationship Manager"

Duration / Credits / Coins	Costs per month	Total
Basic ? Get unlimited messages and priority customer service
3 Months	36.89 AUD / Month	110.68 AUD
6 Months	25.13 AUD / Month	150.80 AUD
eRishta ? Get unlimited messages, priority customer service, and view the contact numbers of members you like
3 Months	42.43 AUD / Month	127.28 AUD
6 Months	29.05 AUD / Month	174.32 AUD
eAdvantage ? Get unlimited messages, priority customer service, view the contact numbers of members you like, and make your contact number visible to others
3 Months	53.96 AUD / Month	161.87 AUD
6 Months	36.89 AUD / Month	221.36 AUD
Astro Compatibility ? Get detailed Kundli matching reports with people you like, focusing on aspects like mutual respect, compatibility of values and likeability, the likelihood of future misfortunes, and Vedic astrology compatibility.
3 Months	12.39 AUD / Month	37.18 AUD
6 Months	11.48 AUD / Month	68.87 AUD
JS Exclusive ? Get your personal Relationship Manager who will work on your profile to ensure it gets noticed.
3 Months	276.10 AUD / Month	828.30 AUD
6 Months	195.67 AUD / Month	1,174.00 AUD
12 Months	161.21 AUD / Month	1,934.54 AUD

Is Jeevansathi expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Jeevansathi is upper moderate.

Credit Card
Direct Debit

You can also get unlimited months of service from Jeevansathi for the following price:

Basic 262.87 AUD
eRishta 304.37 AUD
eAdvantage 387.38 AUD

Use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro, and RuPay to check out. If you wish to use an Indian card, tick the checkbox that says "I wish to pay with Indian card" right above the Card Number textbox. Checking this will automatically convert the amount to Indian rupees.

Special Features

Take control of your journey towards finding the right marriage partner with the help of the following special features:

Astro Compatibility

Get detailed Kundli matching reports with profiles you like focusing on aspects like mutual respect, compatibility of values & likeability, and the likelihood of future obstacles. You will have this as a bonus service if you upgrade to a premium account.

JS Exclusive

Get your personal Relationship Manager who will work on your profile to ensure it gets noticed. You can get this special feature even without a premium subscription.

Daily Recommendations

Get random profiles outside of your desired partner criteria. This will help widen your profile selection.

Kundli

Answer questions about your horoscope to get a list of compatible members based on the Vedic astrology. Your "Kundli Matches" will only appear after you fill this out.

Refer and Earn

Invite your friends to join Jeevansathi and earn 200 rupees worth of membership purchases. You may redeem your bonus after your friends successfully create an account with Jeevansathi.

Our rating

Signing Up:	4.0 / 5
Making Contact:	2.0 / 5
Profile Quality:	4.0 / 5
App:	3.0 / 5
Real Life Review:	3.0 / 5

Editors Conclusion

Jeevansathi is a matrimonial matchmaking site that goes from simple to very complicated, there are no in-betweens.It offers two types of premium services: one that will allow its users to look for someone themselves, and the other will give you your personal "Relationship Manager" who will have to get to know you so he or she can find the best partner for you. These two types of premium services can be bought at the same time because they have entirely different benefits. They have reliable customer service who are patient enough to explain some things, but it is noticeable how they lead you at the end to purchase one of their products.What is good about Jeevansathi is that you can customise what you want to get from the site. However, on the negative side, you will have to pay a significant amount so you can have the highest possible chance of finding someone who will have the mutual feeling of wanting to enter marriage with you. You will have to pay for premium as almost all functionalities are locked for free accounts. If you want a site that you can test out first before jumping into the premium train, you can check out our Matchmaker category for more options.

FAQ

Membership

Can I use the same phone number for more than one Jeevansathi account?

Can I use the same phone number for more than one Jeevansathi account?
You can use the same phone number if you have registered profiles for more than one member of the family. However, the maximum number of active profiles you can keep with the same phone number is restricted to two.

How can I delete my profile on Jeevansathi?

Hover on your picture on the top-right corner of the page. Click "Delete Profile" and specify your reason for deleting. You will be asked to enter your password before you can proceed.

Why am I getting fewer matches in Jeevansathi than before?

Review your desired partner preference and ensure it is not too narrow or restricted.

What is a "Match Alert?"

A "Match Alert" is a set of system recommendations of profiles sent to you based on your "Desired Partner" preferences.

Why can't I add a "Success Story" in Jeevansathi?

You will receive an option to update your "Success Story" if you have found your match on Jeevansathi.

Security

How soon will my profile be visible in the search list?

All Jeevansathi profiles registered on the site undergo a basic screening of content and photographs. This process may take up to 24 hours.

Can I control over who can visit my account on Jeevansathi?

You may change the privacy settings of your account to "Visible to members who pass my filters" or "Not visible to anyone." Do not select "Not visible to anyone" unless you want to pause your partner search.

I have added photographs and content on my Jeevansathi profile but they are not showing in the site. What does that mean?

Content and photographs added on the site undergo a process of screening first. This may take up to a maximum of 24 hours duration.

What does a Jeevansathi "Relationship Manager" do?

A Relationship Manager is assigned to you to work on your account and ensure it gets noticed.

Can a "Relationship Manager" arrange meetings without my consent?

The Jeevansathi "Relationship Manager" introduces you to chosen matches and arranges meetings for you but this requires your permission.

Usability

What does "Profile Boost" do?

"Profile Boost" is a Jeevansathi service available to eRIshta and eAdvantage subscribers. It lets them get featured on top of search results.

How much will I get from referral benefits?

Invite your friends to join Jeevansathi and both of you shall earn Rs. 200 on membership purchase.

What is "Astro Compatibility?"

These are detailed Kundli matching reports with people you like, focusing on aspects like mutual respect, compatibility of values and likeability, the likelihood of future misfortunes, and Vedic astrology compatibility.

How will I interact with my "Relationship Manager?"

Your "Relationship Manager" is available five days a week. You can get in touch with him/her through e-mail, as well as through the site's contact number during office hours. Your Relationship Manager calls you once a week to update on the new and previously shortlisted profiles.