Polyamory Contacts vs OpenMinded

OpenMinded was one of the first well-known dating sites aimed at people in open relationships, and its name still turns up whenever polyamorous singles and couples compare their options. Polyamory Contacts is a dating site built specifically around polyamory. Both set out to give couples and singles a place where an existing partner is not a secret, but they differ in focus, in how couples are represented and, right now, in whether you can actually sign up. This comparison sets out what we could confirm so you can decide with clear eyes.

Facts about OpenMinded below were checked on openminded.com and in published news coverage on 4 November 2026. Sites change, so confirm details on OpenMinded before deciding.

At a glance

OpenMinded rows: openminded.com read on 4 November 2026; launch details from CNBC (May 2015) and Bustle (May 2015).

Where OpenMinded came from

OpenMinded launched in spring 2015. CNBC reported at the time that it was created by Brandon Wade, the entrepreneur behind SeekingArrangement, and pitched as a place for people in open relationships. Coverage from the same month described sign-up as open to individuals and to couples, and to people of every sexual orientation. In other words, it started from the open relationship: a couple, usually, agreeing that one or both partners could see other people.

That origin still shapes how people remember it. The site was widely described as a home for open marriages and for people curious about stepping outside monogamy, rather than as a polyamory community with its own vocabulary, guides and norms.

What openminded.com shows now

When we visited on 4 November 2026, openminded.com displayed a single holding page with the OpenMinded name and logo. There was no sign-up form, no sign-in link, no pricing and no help centre, and the usual paths such as an about page, terms or privacy policy returned a "not found" error. The page also asks search engines not to index it.

We cannot tell you why, or whether the service will return under the same name or a new one, because OpenMinded has not published an explanation on its own site. If you had a profile there and want to know what happened to your data, contact the company directly through the details in your original account emails.

Polyamory first, not open relationship first

Polyamory Contacts starts from a different question. Rather than asking whether a couple has agreed to outside connections, every profile here begins with how you love: whether you have a nesting partner, whether you prefer kitchen-table or parallel networks, how much time you can offer and what kind of connection you hope to build. Sexual chemistry matters, but it sits inside a conversation about care, honesty and consent.

That difference changes first messages. Nobody needs to explain what a metamour is or reassure a match that their partner knows. You can be specific about your structure and your availability from the start, and people reading your profile already share the basic assumption that loving more than one person can be done well. Our guide to polyamory versus open relationships explains why that distinction matters when you date.

Couples and polycules

Couples on Polyamory Contacts choose between one shared profile, written in both voices, and two individual profiles that mention each other openly. A shared profile needs one membership. Partners who date separately often prefer individual profiles, because each person can describe their own hopes, limits and schedule. Our couples guide walks through the choice and the etiquette that goes with it, including how to avoid the habits that make singles wary of couples.

For polycules, the same flexibility applies. Several people can each keep a profile and name their partners, so a new match can see the shape of the network before the first conversation. The building a polycule guide covers how networks grow and how metamours relate.

Profiles made for reading

Polyamorous compatibility usually lives in the details. How someone talks about their partners, whether metamours meet, what a typical week looks like: these decide more than photos ever will. Profiles on Polyamory Contacts include room for a written introduction, and search lets you read profiles in full on a laptop or a phone. The profile tips article shows how to use that space without writing an essay nobody finishes.

Privacy and safety

Discretion matters to many polyamorous people, especially those who are not out at work or with family. On Polyamory Contacts your real name and email sit behind a username, your area shows only as a town or city, and you choose which photos appear. You can block anyone instantly. Optional ID verification adds a badge without showing documents to other people, and a live video check with a moderator ties your face to your pictures. Uploads are screened by software and people. The Trust & Safety guide explains each tool.

Because OpenMinded currently publishes no help or privacy pages, we cannot compare its present safety tools. Historic coverage described private photo folders, but we have not repeated feature claims that the company itself no longer shows.

Pricing

Polyamory Contacts publishes every price. VIP, which unlocks unlimited messaging and full search, costs $19.99 for 1 week, $42.81 for 1 month, $102.73 for 3 months and $128.31 for 6 months in US dollars. VIP Plus, which adds priority placement and a highlighted profile, runs from $22.99 for 1 week to $338.41 for 12 months. Pounds, euros and other currencies appear on our pricing page.

OpenMinded does not list any current prices on its own site, so there is nothing reliable to compare against today. Prices quoted in older reviews describe plans that may no longer exist.

Who might prefer each

OpenMinded may suit you if it reopens and you are mainly looking for an open-relationship site with a broad mix of intentions. Check its own site for what it offers at that point.

Polyamory Contacts may suit you if you want lasting, loving connections with more than one person, like reading and writing detailed profiles, prefer using a browser, or are a couple who would like one shared profile and one membership.

Moving from OpenMinded

If you used OpenMinded in the past, start fresh rather than copying an old bio. Profiles written for open-relationship sites often lead with what a couple is allowing; a Polyamory Contacts profile works better when it leads with who you are and how your relationships work. Mention existing partners in the first lines, describe a typical week, and say what kind of connection you hope for. If you used to share a couple account, decide whether a shared profile or two individual ones now reflects how you date. Then read a few profiles before writing your first message, to get a feel for how people here describe their lives.

It also helps to settle a few things with your partners before going live: which photos you are comfortable showing, how you will introduce new people to the network, and what you will tell a match who asks how long you have been polyamorous. Answers you agree in advance are easier to give honestly in a first conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenMinded still open for new members?

On 4 November 2026, openminded.com showed only a logo holding page with no visible sign-up or sign-in, and its help pages returned errors. Check the site directly for any change.

Was OpenMinded a polyamory site?

It launched in 2015 for people in open relationships, singles and couples alike. Polyamory Contacts is built specifically around polyamorous relationships.

Can couples share a profile on Polyamory Contacts?

Yes. Couples can share one profile with one membership, or keep two individual profiles that mention each other.

Can I use Polyamory Contacts on a computer?

Yes. It works in any web browser on a computer, tablet or phone, with nothing to install.

Where can I see Polyamory Contacts prices?

Every plan and currency is listed on the pricing page. For example, VIP for 1 month costs $42.81 in US dollars.

What other comparisons are there?

Our comparisons hub covers Feeld, OkCupid, helloPOLY, Bumble, #open, Taimi, 3Fun and AdultFriendFinder, each with the date its facts were checked.