Software · head to head
Coffee Meets Bagel vs LinkedIn
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Coffee Meets Bagel high volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation; LinkedIn premium.linkedin.com names four Premium tiers, Career, Business, All-in-One and Company Page, and shows no figure for any of them, offering only a free trial
- They diverge on capability: Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Coffee Meets Bagel and LinkedIn actually diverge.
| Attribute | Coffee Meets Bagel | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2002 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 LinkedIn
- Professional Profiles
- Job Search
- InMail
- LinkedIn Learning
- Company Pages
- LinkedIn Groups
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
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
- premium.linkedin.com names four Premium tiers, Career, Business, All-in-One and Company Page, and shows no figure for any of them, offering only a free trial
Pricing, plan by plan
Coffee Meets Bagel
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.
- FreeFree
- Profile
- Networking
- Job Search
- Premium Career$29.99/month
- InMail
- See Who Viewed
- Applicant Insights
- Premium Business$59.99/month
- Unlimited Search
- Business Insights
- Learning Courses
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 LinkedIn if
- You need professional profiles.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want job search.
Questions people ask
- Is Coffee Meets Bagel or LinkedIn better?
- Neither clearly leads. Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and LinkedIn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Coffee Meets Bagel or LinkedIn?
- Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and LinkedIn at Free.
- Does Coffee Meets Bagel or LinkedIn run on more platforms?
- Coffee Meets Bagel runs on iOS, Android. LinkedIn runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- 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 LinkedIn cannot?
- Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. LinkedIn covers Professional Profiles, Job Search, InMail, LinkedIn Learning. 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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