Dating & Social · head to head
OkCupid vs Tinder
The short version
- Each has a real cost: OkCupid high volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience; Tinder tinder states that no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period
- They diverge on capability: OkCupid covers Match Questions, Tinder covers Swipe Matching.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OkCupid and Tinder actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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
Only in Tinder
- Swipe Matching
- Instant Messaging
- Photo Verification
- Super Like
- Boost
- Passport
- Spotify
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.
Tinder
- Meeting nearby people through a swipe-based matching interfacenot OkCupid
- Chatting with mutual matches before meeting in personnot OkCupid
- Arranging Double Dates by bringing a friend into the matchnot 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
Tinder
- Tinder states that no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period
- Paid subscriptions renew automatically and are charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renew is turned off in App Store settings
- Extra discovery, matching and expression features are split across three separate paid tiers, Tinder Plus, Tinder Gold and Tinder Platinum
- 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
Tinder
Free- FreeFree
- Swipe
- Matches
- Messaging
- Tinder Plus$9.99/month
- Unlimited Likes
- Passport
- Rewind
- Tinder Gold$29.99/month
- See Who Likes You
- Top Picks
- All Plus Features
- Tinder Platinum$39.99/month
- Priority Likes
- Message Before Matching
- All Gold Features
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.
Choose Tinder if
- You need swipe matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want instant messaging.
Questions people ask
- Is OkCupid or Tinder better?
- Neither clearly leads. OkCupid starts at Free and Tinder at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OkCupid or Tinder?
- OkCupid starts at Free and Tinder at Free.
- Does OkCupid or Tinder run on more platforms?
- OkCupid runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tinder runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- 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 Tinder cannot?
- OkCupid covers Match Questions, Compatibility Score, Detailed Profiles, Double Take. Tinder covers Swipe Matching, Instant Messaging, Photo Verification, Super Like. Both handle Instagram, 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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