Software · head to head
Coffee Meets Bagel vs Happn
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Coffee Meets Bagel high volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation; Happn high volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts
- They diverge on capability: Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Happn covers Crossed Paths.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Coffee Meets Bagel and Happn actually diverge.
| Attribute | Coffee Meets Bagel | Happn |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Happn
- Crossed Paths
- FlashNote
- CrushTime
- Video Call
- Invisible Mode
- Audio Messages
- Spotify
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
Happn
- High volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts
- Poor match quality and low likelihood of resulting in actual dates
- Limited user base in smaller cities and non-urban areas
- Security concerns with location-based technology revealing user movement patterns
- Subscription and billing issues with poor customer service response
Pricing, plan by plan
Coffee Meets Bagel
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.
Happn
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Happn 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 Happn if
- You need crossed paths.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want flashnote.
Questions people ask
- Is Coffee Meets Bagel or Happn better?
- Neither clearly leads. Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and Happn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Coffee Meets Bagel or Happn?
- Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and Happn at Free.
- Does Coffee Meets Bagel or Happn 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 Happn cannot?
- Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. Happn covers Crossed Paths, FlashNote, CrushTime, Video Call. Both handle Facebook, 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.
SourceHappn: Is Happn free to use?
Yes, Happn is free to download and use. Premium membership is optional and unlocks features like seeing who has liked your profile and sending FlashNotes to people you haven't matched with.
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.
SourceHappn: How does Happn's location matching work?
Happn shows you profiles of people you have crossed paths with in real life. The app uses GPS to detect when two users are near each other and displays their profiles when this happens. Your exact location remains hidden to other users.
SourceCoffee Meets Bagel: How many matches has Coffee Meets Bagel facilitated?
Coffee Meets Bagel has made over 150 million matches for its users globally.
SourceHappn: What is the cost of Happn Premium?
Happn Premium pricing varies by region. In the US, a one-month subscription costs approximately $29.99, while in Europe it ranges from €34.99 for one month to €94.99 for a 12-month subscription.
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.
SourceHappn: What premium features does Happn offer?
Happn Premium allows you to see who has liked your profile, send up to 10 FlashNotes per day to people you haven't matched with, make audio and video calls within the app, and access other advanced features.
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