Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Badoo vs OkCupid
Badoo leads on 1 check, OkCupid on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBadoo · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBadoo · 3 of 3
Badoo scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
On matching method, OkCupid gives you Compatibility where Badoo offers Swipe. Badoo offers video dating; OkCupid doesn't publish it.
Badoo is the better fit for free dating with chat, calls, and location filters. OkCupid is the better fit for compatibility matching across web and mobile.
- Badoo fits best
Free dating with chat, calls, and location filters
- OkCupid fits best
Compatibility matching across web and mobile
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Side by side
| Feature | Badoo 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | OkCupid 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Dating Apps | #4 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Free dating with chat, calls, and location filters | Compatibility matching across web and mobile |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Badoo 3/3 · OkCupid 2/3 | ||
| Video dating | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Swipe | Compatibility |
| Platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Daily likes limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Badoo is a dating and social discovery service for people who want to meet nearby, date, chat, or make friends. Available on web, iOS, and Android, it combines a swipe-based Encounters feed with Discover and location, age, and gender… Read the review → |
OkCupid is a dating service for people who want matches guided by stated preferences and answers to dating questions. It is available on web, iOS and Android, with profile choices for age, location, gender and orientation. Distance… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Badoo — where it wins
- Free plan includes core dating features and messaging.
- Offers in-app voice and video calls after matching.
- Photo verification, blocking, reporting, and unmatching support safety.
Where it doesn't
- Premium and credit prices vary by region in the in-app payment flow.
- Premium features and visibility boosts require paid options.
- Apple Music is the only listed integration.
OkCupid — where it wins
- Match percentage scores draw on answers to dating questions.
- Inclusive gender and orientation options support varied profiles.
- Free messaging after a match, with web, iOS and Android access.
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited likes and dealbreakers require Premium.
- Seeing who liked you is a paid feature.
- Boosts and SuperLikes are optional paid features.
- Badoo9.3/10 · Free plan
A free-first dating app with swipe matching, chat, calls, and location filters.
Visit BadooFull verdict → - OkCupid9.1/10 · Free plan
Question-based compatibility and free post-match messaging across web and mobile.
Visit OkCupidFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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