Head-to-head · LGBTQ+ Dating Apps
Hornet vs OkCupid
Hornet leads on 2 checks, OkCupid on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHornet · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresHornet · 2 of 4
Hornet scores higher on our rubric for lgbtq+ dating apps: 9.1 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Hornet offers identity verification; OkCupid doesn't publish it. Hornet offers in-app video calls; OkCupid doesn't publish it.
Hornet is the better fit for gay men wanting social and dating features. OkCupid is the better fit for compatibility-focused inclusive dating.
- Hornet fits best
Gay men wanting social and dating features
- OkCupid fits best
Compatibility-focused inclusive dating
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Side by side
| Feature | Hornet 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | OkCupid 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in LGBTQ+ Dating Apps | #7 in LGBTQ+ Dating Apps |
| Best for | Gay men wanting social and dating features | Compatibility-focused inclusive dating |
| 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 · 24/7 | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Hornet 2/4 · OkCupid 0/4 | ||
| Gender identity options | Not published | Not published |
| Orientation options | Not published | Not published |
| Identity verification | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| In-app video calls | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Mixed | Not published |
| Platforms | Multiple | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Hornet is a mobile and web social-dating service for gay, bisexual, transgender and queer men. It combines nearby and worldwide profile discovery with hashtags, advanced filters, text and audio messaging, one-to-one video chat, video… Read the review → |
OkCupid is a dating service for people looking to meet matches through profile preferences and answers to dating questions. It offers inclusive gender and orientation choices, with filters for age, location, gender, orientation and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hornet — where it wins
- Nearby and worldwide discovery with hashtags and advanced filters
- Text, audio and video messaging plus one-to-one video chat
- Feeds, stories, livestreams and verification extend beyond dating
Where it doesn't
- App Store pricing varies by region
- Some privacy, discovery, visibility and communication tools require membership
- Its focus on gay, bi, trans and queer men is not for every dater
OkCupid — where it wins
- Uses answers to dating questions to suggest compatible matches
- Offers inclusive gender and orientation choices
- Free messaging is available after matching
Where it doesn't
- Messaging with a member requires a match first
- Unlimited likes and seeing who liked you are premium features
- Compatibility scores depend on answers to dating questions
- Hornet9.1/10 · Free plan
A broad gay social-dating app combining discovery, messaging, video and community feeds.
Visit HornetFull verdict → - OkCupid8.3/10 · Free plan
A dating app for people who want compatibility scores and inclusive profile choices.
Visit OkCupidFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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