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OkCupid vs Raya

OkCupid logo

OkCupid

Software

Dating deserves better

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raya logo

Raya

Software

An exclusive community

From
$9.99/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; Raya access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • They diverge on capability: OkCupid covers Match Questions, Raya covers Exclusive Membership.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OkCupid and Raya actually diverge.

Attributes where OkCupid and Raya differ
AttributeOkCupidRaya
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos
Founded20042015

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
  • Android support
  • Web support

Only in Raya

  • Exclusive Membership
  • Committee Review
  • Privacy Protection
  • Social Networking
  • Work Networking
  • Cultural Events

Both cover

  • Instagram
  • Ios 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.

Raya

  • Private membership network for dating, networking and friendshipnot OkCupid
  • Meeting vetted members while controlling your visibilitynot OkCupid
  • Application-gated social access rather than open sign-upnot 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

Raya

  • Access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • Full functionality of the service is only available while a paid membership is active
  • Memberships are sold only as 1, 6 or 12 month auto-renewing terms
  • Auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours before the end of the period
  • Cancelling a subscription only takes effect at the end of the current period, with no mid-term exit
  • Accounts can be suspended or terminated for conduct judged not to reflect the community guidelines
  • The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 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

Raya

$9.99/month
  • Membership$9.99/month
    • Access to Community
    • Dating Mode
    • Social Mode

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 Raya if

  • You need exclusive membership.
  • You work on Ios.
  • You also want committee review.
Raya review

Questions people ask

Is OkCupid or Raya better?
Neither clearly leads. OkCupid starts at Free and Raya at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OkCupid or Raya?
OkCupid has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OkCupid and $9.99/month for Raya.
Does OkCupid or Raya run on more platforms?
OkCupid runs on Web, iOS, Android. Raya runs on Ios.
Can I use OkCupid for free?
Yes. OkCupid has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raya starts at $9.99/month.
What can OkCupid do that Raya cannot?
OkCupid covers Match Questions, Compatibility Score, Detailed Profiles, Double Take. Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Committee Review, Privacy Protection, Social Networking. Both handle Instagram, Ios 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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