Everything a professional matchmaker needs to know before moving off a paper register — what the software actually does, how to evaluate it, and where to read deeper on each piece.
A paper register or a folder of biodatas works until it doesn't — a family calls asking about a match from three years ago, a bride's details change and every copy needs updating by hand, or a promising profile just gets lost in the shuffle. Matchmaking software replaces that register with one searchable place: profiles, albums, suggestions and every enquiry logged as it happens.
See Matchdiary vs spreadsheets for a direct side-by-side.
Six pieces cover the day-to-day of running a bureau.
Albums
Curate profiles for one family, share privately or publicly.
Suggestions
Hand-pick a match for one seeker with a private note.
Auto-Connect
Set a matching rule once; it keeps working while you sleep.
Compatibility
A score behind every match, not just a gut feeling.
Magic Links
Passwordless access for families who won't make an account.
Transfers
Hand a profile to another matchmaker, with the family's approval.
Does it fit how you actually work?
A tool built for solo matchmakers and small bureaus should feel like your current process, sped up — not a rebuild of your workflow around the software.
Who can see what?
Look for real field-level control (date of birth hidden, only age shown) and separate private vs public sharing, not one all-or-nothing link.
What does it cost as you grow?
Per-profile or per-seat pricing punishes exactly the growth you want. Matchdiary's core CRM, Business app and Family app are free with no caps.
Is there a mobile app for you and your clients?
You need to work from your phone; families need somewhere to see what you've shared without downloading a heavy app.
Can you get your data out?
Your register is yours — exporting your profiles should never be a locked-in decision.
You don't need every profile perfect before you start — add the families you're actively working with first, and bring the rest in as you go. The Albums guide covers building your first shareable album from what you've already imported.
The core system is free to try
No card, no plan to pick — start with the register you already have.
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