DearAuPair vs Au Pair Europe
Marketplace au pair platform with an Irish & UK focus — how do we compare?
Quick Comparison
| Feature | DearAuPair | Au Pair Europe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | €19.99 / €29.99 / €59.99 (1 month, 3 months, 1 year) |
| Free conversations | None — membership unlocks messaging | Family must subscribe before messaging |
| Auto-renewal | Never | Not stated |
| Real-time chat | Yes — with typing indicators | Direct in-platform messaging |
| Verification | Email + Stripe card verification | Manual identity check (~24h for families); badge system for au pairs |
What Au Pair Europe does well
Credit where credit is due — here's what they're known for:
- Clear safety positioning with mandatory ID verification
- Pan-European au pair supply (13+ countries)
- Strong Ireland & UK market focus
- 12-month plan option for long-stay families
- Free for au pairs
Why families choose DearAuPair
- Cheaper across every comparable tier: €9.99 vs €19.99 (1 month), €19.99 vs €29.99 (3 months)
- Membership in 14 languages (Au Pair Europe is English-only)
- Mobile-first, real-time chat with typing indicators and read receipts
- Localised content per country with native-language landing pages
- Built-in legal contract templates included with every membership
- Transparent commitment to EU-passport positioning — clear visa story for families and au pairs
- No agency fees, no auto-renewal, no hidden charges — same promise, half the price
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?
Au Pair Europe 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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