Dating & Social · head to head
Coffee Meets Bagel vs OkCupid
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Coffee Meets Bagel high volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation; OkCupid high volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience
- They diverge on capability: Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, OkCupid covers Match Questions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Coffee Meets Bagel and OkCupid actually diverge.
| Attribute | Coffee Meets Bagel | OkCupid |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 OkCupid
- Match Questions
- Compatibility Score
- Detailed Profiles
- Double Take
- Intro Messages
- Dealbreakers
- 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
OkCupid
- High volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience
- Users cannot message without liking profiles first
- Smaller user base compared to Hinge and Tinder
- Poor customer satisfaction score of 65% with weak support infrastructure
- Premium plans are expensive relative to features offered
Pricing, plan by plan
Coffee Meets Bagel
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.
OkCupid
Free- FreeFree
- Matching
- Messaging
- Questions
- Basic$14.99/month
- No Ads
- See Who Likes You
- Dealbreakers
- Premium$34.99/month
- All Basic Features
- Boost
- Super Likes
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 OkCupid if
- You need match questions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want compatibility score.
Questions people ask
- Is Coffee Meets Bagel or OkCupid better?
- Neither clearly leads. Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and OkCupid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Coffee Meets Bagel or OkCupid?
- Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and OkCupid at Free.
- Does Coffee Meets Bagel or OkCupid run on more platforms?
- Coffee Meets Bagel runs on iOS, Android. OkCupid runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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 OkCupid cannot?
- Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. OkCupid covers Match Questions, Compatibility Score, Detailed Profiles, Double Take. 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.
SourceOkCupid: Is OkCupid free to use?
Yes, OkCupid has a generous free tier with unlimited messaging to mutual matches, browsing, and up to 10 likes per day. Premium plans unlock features like seeing who liked you first.
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.
SourceOkCupid: What platforms is OkCupid available on?
OkCupid is available on web desktop, mobile web, iOS, and Android. The web version is effective for setting up profiles and answering questions, while mobile apps offer optimized swiping.
SourceCoffee Meets Bagel: How many matches has Coffee Meets Bagel facilitated?
Coffee Meets Bagel has made over 150 million matches for its users globally.
SourceOkCupid: How does OkCupid match people?
OkCupid uses a compatibility algorithm based on questions about values, lifestyle, and preferences. Users answer questions and receive a match percentage with other users based on answer compatibility.
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.
SourceOkCupid: Does OkCupid verify user profiles?
Users will soon be able to search for dates with verified profiles using selfie verification, with OkCupid's support team reviewing every verification personally.
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