Dating & Social · head to head
HER vs Coffee Meets Bagel
The short version
- Each has a real cost: HER facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns; Coffee Meets Bagel high volume of fake profiles and scammer accounts despite moderation
- They diverge on capability: HER covers Profile Matching, Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HER and Coffee Meets Bagel actually diverge.
| Attribute | HER | Coffee Meets Bagel |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), platforms (iOS, Android), 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 HER
- Profile Matching
- Communities
- Events
- Feed
- Filter by Sexuality
- Spotify
Only in Coffee Meets Bagel
- Curated Daily Matches
- Discover Section
- Icebreakers
- Activity Reports
- Photo Lab
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.
HER
- Facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns
- No web version available; mobile-only platform on iOS and Android
- Fake profiles and romance scams present on platform despite selfie verification
- Limited user base outside major cities; geographic areas without Pride events may have single-digit user pools
- Key features like Discover page and unlimited likes are behind paywall with 14-hour swiping limit unless paid
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
Pricing, plan by plan
HER
Free- FreeFree
- Liking and matching
- Messaging
- Communities
- Premium$14.99/month
- Ad-free experience
- See who is online in real-time
- Additional search filters
Coffee Meets Bagel
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Coffee Meets Bagel review.
Which should you pick?
Choose HER if
- You need profile matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want communities.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is HER or Coffee Meets Bagel better?
- Neither clearly leads. HER starts at Free and Coffee Meets Bagel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, HER or Coffee Meets Bagel?
- HER starts at Free and Coffee Meets Bagel at Free.
- Does HER or Coffee Meets Bagel run on more platforms?
- Both run on iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use HER for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can HER do that Coffee Meets Bagel cannot?
- HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. Coffee Meets Bagel covers Curated Daily Matches, Discover Section, Icebreakers, Activity Reports. Both handle Video Chat, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
HER: Are all HER features free to use?
Yes. All core features are completely free including liking, matching, messaging, joining communities, and viewing events. HER Premium ($14.99/month or $7.50/month annually) removes ads and adds filters.
SourceCoffee 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.
SourceHER: What communities does HER offer?
HER features 30+ communities for queer women, lesbian, bi, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming users. Users can add pronouns, pride pins, and gender identities to their profiles.
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.
SourceHER: What platforms does HER support?
HER is available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
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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