Dating & Social · head to head
Badoo vs Coffee Meets Bagel
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Badoo less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets; Coffee Meets Bagel high volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation
- They diverge on capability: Badoo covers Encounters, Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Badoo and Coffee Meets Bagel actually diverge.
| Attribute | Badoo | Coffee Meets Bagel |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating & Social).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Badoo
- Encounters
- People Nearby
- Live Video
- Photo Verification
- Spotlight
- Super Powers
- Web support
Only in Coffee Meets Bagel
- Curated Daily Matches
- Discover Section
- Icebreakers
- Activity Reports
- Photo Lab
- Video Chat
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Badoo
- Less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
- Profile verification process is weaker than competitors, leading to more fake profiles
Coffee Meets Bagel
- High volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation
- Weak matching algorithm compared to competitors like eharmony and OkCupid
- Limited free features with most features requiring premium subscription
- Frequent app bugs, glitches, and technical issues affecting usability
- Slow and unresponsive customer service with rude representatives
- Billing errors and overcharging issues with difficult refund processes
- Limited user base in smaller cities and non-urban areas
Pricing, plan by plan
Badoo
Free- FreeFree
- Encounters
- Messaging
- People Nearby
- Premium$12.99/month
- See Who Likes You
- Invisible Browsing
- Popularity Boost
Coffee Meets Bagel
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Badoo if
- You need encounters.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want people nearby.
Choose Coffee Meets Bagel if
- You need curated daily matches.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want discover section.
Questions people ask
- Is Badoo or Coffee Meets Bagel better?
- Neither clearly leads. Badoo starts at Free and Coffee Meets Bagel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Badoo or Coffee Meets Bagel?
- Badoo starts at Free and Coffee Meets Bagel at Free.
- Does Badoo or Coffee Meets Bagel run on more platforms?
- Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. Coffee Meets Bagel runs on iOS, Android.
- Can I use Badoo for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Badoo do that Coffee Meets Bagel cannot?
- Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. Both handle Facebook, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Badoo: When was Badoo founded?
Badoo was founded in April 2006 in London by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and is available in 190 countries in 47 languages.
SourceCoffee Meets Bagel: What is Coffee Meets Bagel's pricing?
Coffee Meets Bagel offers a free tier with daily bagels and premium plans starting at $14.99/month (Mini plan) and $35/month (Premium). In-app currency called Beans can be purchased for additional features.
SourceCoffee Meets Bagel: What are Coffee Meets Bagel's main features?
The app sends users a limited set of daily matches called bagels based on preferences and behavior. If both users like each other, a chat opens that expires in seven days. 91% of users on CMB seek serious relationships.
SourceCoffee Meets Bagel: How many matches has Coffee Meets Bagel facilitated?
Coffee Meets Bagel has made over 150 million matches for its users globally.
SourceCoffee Meets Bagel: How did Coffee Meets Bagel turn down a Shark Tank offer?
In Shark Tank Season 6 (2015), Mark Cuban offered $30 million to buy the company outright. The founders rejected the offer, believing the company could grow as large as Match.com and reach a billion-dollar valuation.
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