Software · head to head
Match.com vs OkCupid
The short version
- Only OkCupid has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Match.com without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find; OkCupid high volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience
- They diverge on capability: Match.com covers Advanced Search, OkCupid covers Match Questions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Match.com and OkCupid actually diverge.
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 Match.com
- Advanced Search
- Daily Matches
- Messaging
- Profile Verification
- Events
- Dating Advice
Only in OkCupid
- Match Questions
- Compatibility Score
- Detailed Profiles
- Double Take
- Intro Messages
- Dealbreakers
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Match.com
- Finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criterianot OkCupid
- Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot OkCupid
- Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot OkCupid
OkCupid
No use cases recorded yet. See the OkCupid review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
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
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 Match.com if
- You need advanced search.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want daily matches.
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 Match.com or OkCupid better?
- Neither clearly leads. Match.com starts at $35.99/month and OkCupid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Match.com or OkCupid?
- OkCupid has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $35.99/month for Match.com and Free for OkCupid.
- Does Match.com or OkCupid run on more platforms?
- Match.com runs on Ios, Android, Web. OkCupid runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use OkCupid for free?
- Yes. OkCupid has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Match.com starts at $35.99/month.
- What is Match.com best used for?
- Match.com is most often used for finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criteria, attending online and in-person singles events, getting profile and first-date coaching from match dating experts. Of those, finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criteria and attending online and in-person singles events are not what OkCupid is typically brought in for.
- What can Match.com do that OkCupid cannot?
- Match.com covers Advanced Search, Daily Matches, Messaging, Profile Verification. OkCupid covers Match Questions, Compatibility Score, Detailed Profiles, Double Take. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
OkCupid: 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.
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.
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.
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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