Dating & Social · head to head
Coffee Meets Bagel vs EliteSingles
EliteSingles
Dating & Social
Intelligent matchmaking for educated singles
- From
- $31.95/month
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Coffee Meets Bagel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Coffee Meets Bagel and EliteSingles actually diverge.
| Attribute | Coffee Meets Bagel | EliteSingles |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $31.95/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
Identical on both: 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 Coffee Meets Bagel
- Curated Daily Matches
- Discover Section
- Icebreakers
- Activity Reports
- Photo Lab
- Video Chat
Only in EliteSingles
- Personality Assessment
- Smart Matching
- Daily Matches
- Profile Verification
- Have You Met
- Wildcard Matches
- Web support
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.
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
EliteSingles
Nothing recorded yet. See the EliteSingles review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Coffee Meets Bagel
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.
EliteSingles
$31.95/month- Premium Light$44.95/month
- Unlimited Messaging
- See All Photos
- View Visitors
- Premium Classic$31.95/month
- All Light Features
- Read Receipts
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose EliteSingles if
- You need personality assessment.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want smart matching.
Questions people ask
- Is Coffee Meets Bagel or EliteSingles better?
- Neither clearly leads. Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and EliteSingles at $31.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Coffee Meets Bagel or EliteSingles?
- Coffee Meets Bagel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Coffee Meets Bagel and $31.95/month for EliteSingles.
- Does Coffee Meets Bagel or EliteSingles run on more platforms?
- Coffee Meets Bagel runs on iOS, Android. EliteSingles runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Coffee Meets Bagel for free?
- Yes. Coffee Meets Bagel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month.
- What can Coffee Meets Bagel do that EliteSingles cannot?
- Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Smart Matching, Daily Matches, Profile Verification. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Coffee 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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