Browse Sites by Relationships : Friendship

Number of Members: 599,000

Cost: $39.99 per month

Online since: 2007

eVow says it is unique because it only allows people to join who are searching for a long-term relationship. Their 10-page registration form includes detailed questions about the type of relationship you are looking for, views on children, lifestyle and faith.

Number of Members: 51,000

Cost: 1 month - €24.95

Online since: 2003

This site says that it is Ireland’s most popular online dating venue. Another Friend is a well laid out site that’s easy to use. They offer email, chat, message and event boards, as well as a matchmaking tool that shows you other members who may be compatible with you. A free membership gives you limited access to features. Subscriptions start at EUR24.95 per month.

Number of Members: 86,000

Cost: Credits from £3

Online since: 2006

Smooch is a free site that’s mainly visited by people in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia looking for flirting, chat and casual types of relationships. The site let’s you join, search and communicate with other members for free. Additional services require credits, which can be purchased on the site.

Number of Members: 54,000

Cost: £11.99 p/mo (min. 6 mo)

Online since: 2001

An Indian online dating and friendship community with chat, email and texting. The site is available to those living in the UK, US and India and people of all ethnic backgrounds and religions, but is principally for English speakers of Indian background.

Number of Members: 5,000

Cost: Consultations starting $1,500

Online since: 1997

Table for Six is a social club for single professional people who haven’t yet found the right one. They organize events and introductions, including dinner parties and adventures. The agency serves Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose - Silicon Valley and Sacramento.

Number of Members: 535,000

Cost: From $49.95 p/month

Online since: 1994

Chemistry is a leading matchmaking site for people who are seeking lasting relationships. The site offers scientifically inspired personality tests that will help you to find your ideal mate. Basic membership is free.

Number of Members: 15,000

Cost: From $19.95

Online since: 2007

A unique online dating website for single men and women who live and love the biker lifestyle. Biker Planet is a user friendly site, and features such as advance searching means looking for a likeminded motorcycling partner will be a breeze.

Number of Members: 86,000

Cost: 1 month $19.95

Online since: 2003

AfroRomance is an interracial dating site for those looking to date people of another race. It has around 86,000 members, many of whom are in the United States. The site is free to join; premium upgrades are required for unlimited email and chat priviliges.

Number of Members: 14,000

Cost: From $ AUD 53.95 p/month

Online since: 2003

Aussie Match Maker is one of the fastest growing dating and networking sites for Australian singles of all ages. The site is totally free to join. Once registered, you can search for friends, dates, true love or just hang out with other Australians who share your interests.

Number of Members: 100,000

Cost: From $19.95

Online since: 2006

BlackScene.com is a social networking site and online meeting venue for African Americans as well as people of African descent living across the world. This site is one of the best places for people of African origin looking to connect romantically with others of their ethnicity.