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OkCupid vs eHarmony

OkCupid logo

OkCupid

Dating & Social

Dating deserves better

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eHarmony logo

eHarmony

Dating & Social

Real love. Real people.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: OkCupid high volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience; eHarmony premium membership pricing not published on website; only generic reference to 'added features' costs
  • They diverge on capability: OkCupid covers Match Questions, eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OkCupid and eHarmony actually diverge.

Attributes where OkCupid and eHarmony differ
AttributeOkCupideHarmony
Founded20042000

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, 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 OkCupid

  • Match Questions
  • Compatibility Score
  • Detailed Profiles
  • Double Take
  • Intro Messages
  • Dealbreakers
  • Instagram

Only in eHarmony

  • 32 Dimensions Compatibility
  • Guided Communication
  • Video Date
  • RelyID Verification
  • Compatibility Quiz
  • Match Preferences

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

OkCupid

No use cases recorded yet. See the OkCupid review.

eHarmony

  • Single users seeking relationship-focused matching via compatibility questionnairenot OkCupid
  • Individuals in supported regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia) prioritising profile compatibilitynot OkCupid
  • Premium members wanting access to full photo galleries and advanced search filtersnot OkCupid

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

eHarmony

  • Premium membership pricing not published on website; only generic reference to 'added features' costs
  • Basic free tier severely limited: cannot view all photos or access complete Personality Profile
  • Service limited to specific regions (US, Canada, UK, Australia); not globally available
  • Compatibility matching algorithm locked behind Premium tier; Basic tier cannot use advanced search filters

Pricing, plan by plan

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

eHarmony

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the eHarmony review.

Which should you pick?

Choose OkCupid if

  • You need match questions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want compatibility score.
OkCupid review

Choose eHarmony if

  • You need 32 dimensions compatibility.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want guided communication.
eHarmony review

Questions people ask

Is OkCupid or eHarmony better?
Neither clearly leads. OkCupid starts at Free and eHarmony at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OkCupid or eHarmony?
OkCupid starts at Free and eHarmony at Free.
Does OkCupid or eHarmony run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use OkCupid for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can OkCupid do that eHarmony cannot?
OkCupid covers Match Questions, Compatibility Score, Detailed Profiles, Double Take. eHarmony covers 32 Dimensions Compatibility, Guided Communication, Video Date, RelyID Verification. 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.

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OkCupid: 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.

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OkCupid: 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.

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OkCupid: 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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