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Coffee Meets Bagel vs Plenty of Fish

Coffee Meets Bagel logo

Coffee Meets Bagel

Dating & Social

Quality over quantity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Plenty of Fish logo

Plenty of Fish

Dating & Social

The largest dating site for singles

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Coffee Meets Bagel high volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation; Plenty of Fish high prevalence of fake profiles and bot accounts despite phone verification
  • They diverge on capability: Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Plenty of Fish covers Free Messaging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Coffee Meets Bagel and Plenty of Fish actually diverge.

Attributes where Coffee Meets Bagel and Plenty of Fish differ
AttributeCoffee Meets BagelPlenty of Fish
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122003

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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
  • Facebook

Only in Plenty of Fish

  • Free Messaging
  • Chemistry Test
  • Meet Me
  • Ultra Match
  • Live Streaming
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Video Chat
  • 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

Plenty of Fish

  • High prevalence of fake profiles and bot accounts despite phone verification
  • Inconsistent moderation allows scammers to evade detection
  • Desktop website features advanced search not available in mobile app
  • No social media integrations for profile enrichment

Pricing, plan by plan

Coffee Meets Bagel

Free

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

Plenty of Fish

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Plenty of Fish 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.
Coffee Meets Bagel review

Choose Plenty of Fish if

  • You need free messaging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want chemistry test.
Plenty of Fish review

Questions people ask

Is Coffee Meets Bagel or Plenty of Fish better?
Neither clearly leads. Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and Plenty of Fish at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Coffee Meets Bagel or Plenty of Fish?
Coffee Meets Bagel starts at Free and Plenty of Fish at Free.
Does Coffee Meets Bagel or Plenty of Fish run on more platforms?
Coffee Meets Bagel runs on iOS, Android. Plenty of Fish 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 Plenty of Fish cannot?
Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. Plenty of Fish covers Free Messaging, Chemistry Test, Meet Me, Ultra Match. Both handle Video Chat, 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.

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Plenty of Fish: Is Plenty of Fish completely free to use?

Yes, Plenty of Fish offers free account creation, profile search, and messaging. Premium subscriptions are optional and add features like ad removal and advanced filters.

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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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Plenty of Fish: What platforms does Plenty of Fish support?

Plenty of Fish is available on Web, iOS (17.0 or later), and Android. There is no native Windows desktop application.

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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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Plenty of Fish: Does Plenty of Fish require phone verification?

Yes, Plenty of Fish requires phone number verification during signup to reduce fake profiles and improve security.

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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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Plenty of Fish: What does the free tier include?

The free tier allows users to create a profile, upload photos, search and browse profiles, send and receive messages, and view who likes them.

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