ManzilIndian singles searching for a TrulyMadly alternative are usually looking for one of three things: modern UX, marriage intent without the family-led flow, or escape from biodata-style profiles. Manzil delivers all three.
About TrulyMadly — history, scale, business model
TrulyMadly was founded in 2014 by Sachin Bhatia (a co-founder of MakeMyTrip), with an India-first dating app positioning that emphasized verification (linking to Facebook for trust) and 'serious dating' for 25-35 Indians. It pivoted multiple times — initially dating, then 'select' premium dating, then marriage-focused features. Pricing has varied across these pivots. TrulyMadly remains a known brand among urban Indians who tried online dating between 2014-2018.
What TrulyMadly does well — and what it doesn't
TrulyMadly's strengths were strong early verification (Facebook-linked trust scores) and India-first design. Its weaknesses for the current marriage-minded single are the multiple product pivots that made the user experience inconsistent, the smaller current user base versus 2016 peak, and the unclear current positioning between dating and marriage.
Who specifically switches from TrulyMadly to Manzil
Singles who switch from TrulyMadly to Manzil are typically Tier-1 and Tier-2 city professionals who tried TrulyMadly during its peak (2015-2018), liked the verification approach, but want a focused marriage-intent app built specifically for the 25-35 educated single — not an app that keeps pivoting between dating and marriage.
Manzil vs TrulyMadly — side by side
| What you care about | TrulyMadly | Manzil |
|---|---|---|
| Intent | Verified Indian dating, mixed casual/serious | Marriage-minded only |
| Community filters | Light | Religion, language, education, profession, intent |
| Voice-first | Limited | AI voice calls + voice notes before video |
| Profile review | Trust score-based | Manual review of every profile |
| Pricing | ₹500+/month | Free. Premium ₹299/month. |
Why Manzil is the modern TrulyMadly alternative
- User-managed profiles — your profile, your pace. No parents creating it for you.
- Marriage-intent default — every user is here for serious relationships, not casual swipes.
- Verified every profile — manually reviewed before going live.
- Modern UX — match and chat in minutes, not multi-day biodata exchanges.
- Free to start — Premium ₹299/month with all the filters and boosts that matter.
- Every Indian community welcome — Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi — and inter-caste, inter-faith matches.
Switch from TrulyMadly to Manzil today
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Download Manzil — Google PlayWho switches from TrulyMadly to Manzil?
Educated singles in their late-20s and 30s who want marriage on their own timeline. Doctors, engineers, MBAs, founders, lawyers, CAs, consultants — across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad and Tier-2 cities — and the global Indian diaspora.
Frequently asked questions about switching from TrulyMadly
What is the best alternative to TrulyMadly in India?
Manzil is the best alternative to TrulyMadly for marriage-minded singles. Manzil is user-managed (not parent-managed where applicable), intent-first, modern, and India-built — for educated singles who want to choose their own life partner.
Is Manzil cheaper than TrulyMadly?
Manzil is free to download, sign up and start matching. Premium plans start at ₹299/month. Most traditional matrimony plans cost ₹3,000+ for similar features. TrulyMadly pricing varies by tier.
How is Manzil different from TrulyMadly?
Manzil is built for the user, not the family. You create your own profile, see modern profile cards (not biodata), filter by intent, and chat after a mutual like. TrulyMadly historically uses different flows — see the comparison table on this page.
Is Manzil safer than TrulyMadly?
Manzil verifies every profile manually before it goes live, and chat unlocks only after both users like each other. Safety reports are handled within 24 hours. TrulyMadly also has safety features — but Manzil's verification gate is stricter for serious singles.
Does Manzil support inter-caste and inter-faith matches?
Yes — Manzil explicitly welcomes inter-caste, inter-faith and inter-community matches. Caste and community filters are optional, not foregrounded.