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OkCupid vs OurTime

OkCupid logo

OkCupid

Software

Dating deserves better

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OurTime logo

OurTime

Software

Dating for 50+ singles

From
$15.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OkCupid has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OkCupid high volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience; OurTime seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
  • They diverge on capability: OkCupid covers Match Questions, OurTime covers Easy Interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OkCupid and OurTime actually diverge.

Attributes where OkCupid and OurTime differ
AttributeOkCupidOurTime
Starting priceFree$15.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20042011

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 OkCupid

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

Only in OurTime

  • Easy Interface
  • Flirts
  • ConnectMe Calls
  • Profile Boost
  • Daily Matches
  • I'm Interested

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.

OurTime

  • Dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationshipnot OkCupid
  • Browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stagenot OkCupid
  • Getting curated daily match suggestionsnot 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

OurTime

  • Seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
  • Read receipts on your messages are Premium only
  • Profile boosts and Super Likes are Premium only
  • The free tier is limited to building a profile, searching, Topics and curated daily matches
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

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

OurTime

$15.99/month
  • Standard$15.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search
  • Value$11.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Profile Highlighting

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 OurTime if

  • You need easy interface.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want flirts.
OurTime review

Questions people ask

Is OkCupid or OurTime better?
Neither clearly leads. OkCupid starts at Free and OurTime at $15.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OkCupid or OurTime?
OkCupid has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OkCupid and $15.99/month for OurTime.
Does OkCupid or OurTime run on more platforms?
OkCupid runs on Web, iOS, Android. OurTime runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use OkCupid for free?
Yes. OkCupid has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OurTime starts at $15.99/month.
What can OkCupid do that OurTime cannot?
OkCupid covers Match Questions, Compatibility Score, Detailed Profiles, Double Take. OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. 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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