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Badoo vs OkCupid

Badoo logo

Badoo

Dating & Social

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OkCupid logo

OkCupid

Dating & Social

Dating deserves better

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Badoo less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets; OkCupid high volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience
  • They diverge on capability: Badoo covers Encounters, OkCupid covers Match Questions.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Badoo and OkCupid actually diverge.

Attributes where Badoo and OkCupid differ
AttributeBadooOkCupid
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20062004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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
  • Facebook

Only in OkCupid

  • Match Questions
  • Compatibility Score
  • Detailed Profiles
  • Double Take
  • Intro Messages
  • Dealbreakers

Both cover

  • Instagram
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web 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

OkCupid

  • High volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience
  • Users cannot message without liking profiles first
  • Smaller user base compared to Hinge and Tinder
  • Poor customer satisfaction score of 65% with weak support infrastructure
  • Premium plans are expensive relative to features offered

Pricing, plan by plan

Badoo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Encounters
    • Messaging
    • People Nearby
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • See Who Likes You
    • Invisible Browsing
    • Popularity Boost

OkCupid

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Matching
    • Messaging
    • Questions
  • Basic$14.99/month
    • No Ads
    • See Who Likes You
    • Dealbreakers
  • Premium$34.99/month
    • All Basic Features
    • Boost
    • Super Likes

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.
Badoo review

Choose OkCupid if

  • You need match questions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want compatibility score.
OkCupid review

Questions people ask

Is Badoo or OkCupid better?
Neither clearly leads. Badoo starts at Free and OkCupid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Badoo or OkCupid?
Badoo starts at Free and OkCupid at Free.
Does Badoo or OkCupid run on more platforms?
Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. OkCupid runs on Web, 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 OkCupid cannot?
Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. OkCupid covers Match Questions, Compatibility Score, Detailed Profiles, Double Take. Both handle Instagram, Ios support, Android support, Web 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.

Source
OkCupid: Is OkCupid free to use?

Yes, OkCupid has a generous free tier with unlimited messaging to mutual matches, browsing, and up to 10 likes per day. Premium plans unlock features like seeing who liked you first.

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OkCupid: What platforms is OkCupid available on?

OkCupid is available on web desktop, mobile web, iOS, and Android. The web version is effective for setting up profiles and answering questions, while mobile apps offer optimized swiping.

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OkCupid: How does OkCupid match people?

OkCupid uses a compatibility algorithm based on questions about values, lifestyle, and preferences. Users answer questions and receive a match percentage with other users based on answer compatibility.

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OkCupid: Does OkCupid verify user profiles?

Users will soon be able to search for dates with verified profiles using selfie verification, with OkCupid's support team reviewing every verification personally.

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