A clear guide to Another Half pricing: human matching and member-authored communication are free; Premium AI is optional after its trial for Hong Kong members.
What “free” actually means
Free human matching means you do not need to buy Premium AI membership or pay for each introduction before using the documented human introduction path. That is a capability boundary, not a promise that payment or non-payment will produce a particular result. It does not set a guaranteed number of candidates, a guaranteed speed, or a guaranteed relationship.
You still create an account, meet applicable adult and safety requirements, and make the relevant choices about consent. Matching uses details you explicitly provide, confirm, and permit for matching use. You can decide what belongs in your profile and correct it later. A paid plan is not a shortcut that lets a service choose your life for you.
Human matching is not a swipe feed
The difference is about the method as well as the price. Another Half is designed around a small number of reasoned, one-to-one introductions rather than an endless stream of cards. You may see fewer options, but an introduction should help you understand the information used, the common ground, the differences, and the uncertainty involved.
That approach does not make the service know who you will like, and it does not make every candidate suitable. It makes matching a process you can understand and correct: check your criteria, read the stated reason, keep distance when something feels wrong, and avoid being pushed into more browsing.
Members author their own communication
Under the product contract, text and asynchronous voice after reciprocal reveal are sent by the member. AI does not chat with another person as you and does not make promises on your behalf. That boundary matters: free communication remains two real people deciding when to begin, what to say, and when to stop.
You can also use the safety choices available in the product, such as stopping an interaction, blocking, or reporting when appropriate. Free communication does not mean you owe an immediate reply, and it does not give another person a right to your private information. Mutual consent and clear boundaries matter more than a feature list.
Premium AI is a separate optional path
Premium AI has a different role. It is an optional capability for understanding yourself, working through a message, receiving coaching-style reflection, or planning a date around constraints you have stated. It does not replace human matching and it does not turn a paid membership into a higher success rate. If you do not need AI, free human matching does not require you to buy it.
If you consider a trial, read the entitlement, period, and usage rules shown for your account. A trial or membership changes access to Premium AI, not your control over human data, consent, or communication. Keeping those two paths separate makes it easier to decide what you are actually paying for.
Start with relationship direction, not price
Before you begin, write down three things: the direction of relationship you want, the everyday rhythm that suits you, and the boundaries you will not set aside. Those details are more useful than trying something only because it is free. They give you a personal frame for reading an introduction and deciding whether it is meaningful.
Free human matching still comes with responsibility. Describe yourself honestly, respect another person’s no, protect private information, and accept that there may be no suitable introduction at a given moment. A good service should not use price to rush you; it should give you enough information to choose the next step quietly.
What to take with you
- Curated human matching and member-authored communication are not gated by Premium AI membership or a per-introduction fee.
- Free does not guarantee an introduction, a successful relationship, or a perfect match.
- Premium AI is a separate optional capability and never sends messages as a member.
Frequently asked questions
Is human matching free?
Yes. The product contract lists curated human matching, reciprocal reveal, member-authored text and asynchronous voice, read status, notices, and read-only archives as capabilities that do not require a membership or a per-introduction payment. Account, adult-eligibility, consent, and safety policies still apply.
Does free mean I am guaranteed an introduction?
No. Free means those human-matching capabilities are not gated by Premium AI membership or a payment for each introduction. It does not promise a suitable candidate, a particular speed, a successful relationship, or a perfect match.
Do I need Premium AI for human matching?
No. Premium AI is a separate optional layer, with a trial and then a paid membership requirement for continued AI use. Eligible members can still use human matching and member-authored communication without buying Premium AI.
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