| Topic | Wrati | Shaadi.com |
|---|---|---|
| Starting a conversation | Matches and message requests. A man can send a woman one message; he can send more only after she replies. | Sending an interest is free; chatting and viewing contact details need a Premium plan. Source ↗ |
| What women pay | Every Premium feature free and unlimited for women who verify with a selfie. No card, no plan to choose. | Paid plans listed on the India App Store: Gold, Gold+ and Diamond. Source ↗ |
| Verification | Men must pass a selfie check before they can message or call anyone. Optional for women, and it unlocks their free Premium.Men must pass a selfie check before they can message or call anyone. Optional for women. | A blue tick shows a selfie matched to the profile photo; government ID may be requested for random checks. Source ↗ |
| Calls | In-app voice and video calls, no phone number shared. A man cannot call a woman until she has written to him, and anyone can switch calls off. | In-app voice and video calls (Shaadi Meet). Only Premium members can start a call; you control who can call you and when. Source ↗ |
| Unwanted contact | Nobody gets a second message to you, or a call, until you reply. | Contact Filters move interest from people outside your criteria into a “Filtered Out” folder. Source ↗ |
| Focus | Dating, friendship and marriage in one app, with each member's intention shown on their profile. | Matrimony. Source ↗ |
Shaadi.com details checked on 29 October 2026 from its own published pages.
Where Shaadi.com is strong
Shaadi.com is built only for matrimony, and its Contact Filters let you screen interest by age, religion, marital status and more before you see it. If you want a dedicated matrimony site with detailed partner criteria, that is a real strength.
Where Wrati is different for women
On Wrati a verified woman pays nothing for Premium, and the rules decide who can reach her: one message until she replies, and no calls until she has written. Set your intention to marriage and you are matched with people who want the same.
Where Wrati is different for women
On Wrati the rules decide who can reach her: one message until she replies, and no calls until she has written. Set your intention to marriage and you are matched with people who want the same.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wrati free for women looking for marriage?
Yes. Women who verify with a selfie get every Premium feature free, including for marriage-minded searches.
Is Wrati free for women looking for marriage?
Joining, matching and your first message are free for everyone. Optional Premium plans cost the same for women and men.
Is Wrati free for men?
Joining, matching and the first message are free. Paid plans are for men, and after the launch free period men need a plan to keep chatting once a woman replies.
Is Wrati free for men?
Joining, matching and the first message are free. Optional Premium plans cost the same for men and women.
Where do these Shaadi.com facts come from?
From Shaadi.com's own help centre and its India App Store listing, linked beside each row and checked on 29 October 2026.
Ready to meet someone real?
Join free, verify with a quick selfie, and start meeting people who want what you want.
Comparison checked on 29 October 2026 against each company's own published pages, linked beside every row. Products change — if something here is out of date, tell us at gm@wrati.com and we will correct it.