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Coffee Meets Bagel vs Match.com

Coffee Meets Bagel logo

Coffee Meets Bagel

Software

Quality over quantity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Match.com logo

Match.com

Software

Start something real

From
$35.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Coffee Meets Bagel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Coffee Meets Bagel high volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation; Match.com without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find
  • They diverge on capability: Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Match.com covers Advanced Search.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Coffee Meets Bagel and Match.com actually diverge.

Attributes where Coffee Meets Bagel and Match.com differ
AttributeCoffee Meets BagelMatch.com
Starting priceFree$35.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20121993

Identical on both: 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
  • Facebook

Only in Match.com

  • Advanced Search
  • Daily Matches
  • Messaging
  • Profile Verification
  • Events
  • Dating Advice
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Coffee Meets Bagel

No use cases recorded yet. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.

Match.com

  • Finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criterianot Coffee Meets Bagel
  • Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot Coffee Meets Bagel
  • Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot Coffee Meets Bagel

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

Match.com

  • Without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find
  • Seeing unlimited profiles requires the Premium subscription
  • Advanced search filters are Premium only
  • Reconnecting with profiles you already passed on requires Premium
  • Profile boosts to be seen faster are Premium only
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Coffee Meets Bagel

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.

Match.com

$35.99/month
  • Standard$35.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search Filters
  • Premium$44.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Read Receipts
    • Profile Boost

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.
Coffee Meets Bagel review

Choose Match.com if

  • You need advanced search.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want daily matches.
Match.com review

Questions people ask

Is Coffee Meets Bagel or Match.com better?
Neither clearly leads. Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and Match.com at $35.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Coffee Meets Bagel or Match.com?
Coffee Meets Bagel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Coffee Meets Bagel and $35.99/month for Match.com.
Does Coffee Meets Bagel or Match.com run on more platforms?
Coffee Meets Bagel runs on iOS, Android. Match.com 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. Match.com starts at $35.99/month.
What can Coffee Meets Bagel do that Match.com cannot?
Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. Match.com covers Advanced Search, Daily Matches, Messaging, 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.

Source
Coffee 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.

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Coffee Meets Bagel: How many matches has Coffee Meets Bagel facilitated?

Coffee Meets Bagel has made over 150 million matches for its users globally.

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Coffee 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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