Quick Comparison
| Feature | DearAuPair | AuPair.com |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Marketplace — you choose your match directly | Marketplace (direct match, no agency) |
| Cost for au pairs | 100% Free | Free |
| Cost for families | €9.99/mo, €19.99/3mo, €29.99/6mo | €49.70 / €69.70 / €88.70 (1, 3, 6 months) |
| Free conversations | None — membership unlocks messaging | Limited without Premium |
| Auto-renewal | Never | No |
| Real-time chat | Yes — with typing indicators | Basic messaging |
| Verification | Email + Stripe card verification | Manual review |
What AuPair.com does well
Credit where credit is due — here's what they're known for:
- Strong European presence
- Multilingual support
- Established brand
- No auto-renewal
Why families choose DearAuPair
- Cheaper across all tiers: €9.99 vs €49.70 (1mo), €19.99 vs €69.70 (3mo), €29.99 vs €88.70 (6mo) plus way more features unlocked
- Browse every profile free before deciding on a plan
- Modern real-time messaging instead of basic email-style
- Built-in card verification on every family profile
- Mobile-first 2026 design
Marketplace, not agency
DearAuPair is a marketplace, not an agency. That means you (au pairs and host families) communicate, decide, and arrange things directly — without a middleman taking a cut or controlling the matching process. You stay in full control of who you talk to, when, and on what terms.
Which one should you choose?
AuPair.com is a solid choice if you value an established brand with a large existing user base. DearAuPair is the better choice if you want a modern experience, transparent pricing, and the ability to browse all au pair profiles for free before deciding to subscribe.
You can always create a free DearAuPair profile in 5 minutes and see for yourself — au pairs never pay anything, and families can browse every profile for free.
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Free for au pairs · Membership from €9.99/month for families · No auto-renewal
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