Dating & Social · head to head
Coffee Meets Bagel vs Feeld
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Coffee Meets Bagel high volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation; Feeld technical bugs and glitches including messages failing to send, profiles not loading, and app crashes
- They diverge on capability: Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Feeld covers Couple Profiles.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Coffee Meets Bagel and Feeld actually diverge.
| Attribute | Coffee Meets Bagel | Feeld |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android), 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 Feeld
- Couple Profiles
- 20+ Sexualities
- 20+ Gender Identities
- Incognito Mode
- Group Chat
- Desires Tags
- 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
Feeld
- Technical bugs and glitches including messages failing to send, profiles not loading, and app crashes
- Automatic account blocking on any user report without human review upfront, leading to false positives
- Normie creep diluting the community as mainstream daters join, watering down the curated pool of genuinely open-minded users
- Smaller user base in rural and non-urban areas limiting options outside major cities
- User behavior issues including unicorn hunting by couples and transactional approaches that disrespect authentic connection
Pricing, plan by plan
Coffee Meets Bagel
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.
Feeld
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Feeld review.
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 Feeld if
- You need couple profiles.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want 20+ sexualities.
Questions people ask
- Is Coffee Meets Bagel or Feeld better?
- Neither clearly leads. Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and Feeld at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Coffee Meets Bagel or Feeld?
- Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and Feeld at Free.
- Does Coffee Meets Bagel or Feeld run on more platforms?
- Both run on iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Coffee Meets Bagel for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Coffee Meets Bagel do that Feeld cannot?
- Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. Feeld covers Couple Profiles, 20+ Sexualities, 20+ Gender Identities, Incognito Mode. 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.
SourceFeeld: What is Feeld's pricing?
Feeld's Majestic tier (single paid plan) costs $11.99/month or $23.99 for three months ($8/month). Regional and device pricing variations exist, with Premium Plus ($34.99/month single or roughly $17/month annually) adding priority likes and advanced 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.
SourceFeeld: How does Feeld's Constellation feature work?
Constellation allows couples to link their accounts into a shared profile introduced in 2024. Both partners see incoming likes and browse profiles together, making it useful for couples exploring non-traditional 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.
SourceFeeld: How many gender identities and orientations does Feeld support?
Feeld supports 20+ gender identities and 20+ sexual orientations. Profiles can list relationship structures including open, poly, partnered-and-curious, and solo.
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.
SourceFeeld: What features are available in the free tier?
Free tier includes basic profile creation, limited profile browsing, and restricted messaging capabilities. Majestic premium adds the ability to see who liked you and advanced filters.
SourceFeeld: How many active users does Feeld have?
Feeld has grown to 2M+ active users and consistently ranks in the Google Play top 10 in its dating app category.