Prends vs MatchMaker.fm
MatchMaker.fm connects guests with podcasts, radio shows, YouTube channels and production companies. Prends is a free marketplace for AI and tech podcasts: it lists shows whose hosts have joined, marks the ones that take pitches, and drafts requests that you send. Both can be useful; the table below links every statement about MatchMaker.fm to its own page, checked 2026-10-16.
Side by side
Checked 2026-10-16. Prices and features change; follow each source link for the current version.
| Question | Prends | MatchMaker.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Podcast guests and hosts. | Guests, podcast hosts, radio and YouTube shows, production companies and agencies.Source: matchmaker.fm |
| Price | Free to use. Prends takes no payments and has no fees. | A 30 day free trial with no credit card and 5 free conversation starts, then $15 a month.Source: matchmaker.fm/#get-started-today |
| How you connect | Requests are drafted for you and you send them. Replies work from email or Telegram. Requests expire after 7 days. | Members message each other inside the app.Source: matchmaker.fm |
| Profiles | Guests can link accounts like GitHub. Hosts can require a linked account, account age or following. | Profiles can include a short video pitch and links to social accounts.Source: matchmaker.fm |
| Which shows are listed | Shows whose hosts have joined, with more coming soon. Each fact has a source. | Members create show and guest profiles.Source: matchmaker.fm |
| Topics | AI and tech only, for now. | Many topics, from business to health, arts and parenting.Source: matchmaker.fm |
When MatchMaker.fm may suit you better
- Your show is on radio or YouTube as well as podcasts. Source
- You want topics outside tech and messaging inside one app. Source
When Prends may suit you better
- Your topic is AI or tech and you want shows whose hosts have joined, with sources.
- You want it free.
- You want to work from Claude or ChatGPT.
Sources
- https://www.matchmaker.fm/, read 2026-10-16
- https://www.matchmaker.fm/#get-started-today, read 2026-10-16
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Questions people ask
How much does MatchMaker.fm cost compared with Prends?
MatchMaker.fm offers a 30 day free trial and then $15 a month, according to its home page. Prends is free.
Which covers more topics?
MatchMaker.fm covers many topics. Prends covers AI and tech only for now.
Can I use both?
Yes. You can keep a profile on each.