Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Hinge vs OkCupid
Hinge leads on 0 checks, OkCupid on 0, and 4 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 scoreHinge · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
Hinge scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Hinge is the better fit for prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating. OkCupid is the better fit for compatibility matching across web and mobile.
- Hinge fits best
Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating
- OkCupid fits best
Compatibility matching across web and mobile
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Side by side
| Feature | Hinge 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | OkCupid 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Dating Apps | #4 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Prompt-led, compatibility-oriented mobile dating | 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 | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hinge 2/3 · OkCupid 2/3 | ||
| Video dating | — | Not published |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Compatibility | Compatibility |
| Platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Daily likes limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Hinge is a mobile dating app for people seeking connections that can lead to in-person dates. Members build profiles with photos, prompts, and personal details, then browse a Discover feed of recommended profiles. The app supports matching… 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
Hinge — where it wins
- Prompts and personal details support expressive dating profiles
- Recommendations adapt to interactions and date feedback
- Like or comment on specific profile content before matching
Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only on iOS and Android
- Free members have a limited number of daily likes
- No voice or video calling
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.
- Hinge9.2/10 · Free plan
Prompt-led dating with adaptive recommendations and profile-specific likes or comments.
Visit HingeFull 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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