Head-to-head · Dating Apps
OkCupid vs Bumble
OkCupid leads on 0 checks, Bumble on 1, 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 scoreOkCupid · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBumble · 3 of 3
OkCupid scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
On matching method, OkCupid gives you Compatibility where Bumble offers Swipe. Bumble offers video dating; OkCupid doesn't publish it.
OkCupid is the better fit for compatibility matching across web and mobile. Bumble is the better fit for swipe dating with verification and video calls.
- OkCupid fits best
Compatibility matching across web and mobile
- Bumble fits best
Swipe dating with verification and video calls
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Side by side
| Feature | OkCupid 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Bumble 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Dating Apps | #7 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Compatibility matching across web and mobile | Swipe dating with verification and video calls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo |
| Features OkCupid 2/3 · Bumble 3/3 | ||
| Video dating | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance filter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Compatibility | Swipe |
| Platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Daily likes limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Bumble is a mobile dating app from Bumble Inc., founded in 2014, for people who want to browse profiles, swipe to show interest, and connect after mutual matching. Profiles can include dating preferences, age range, and distance settings.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
Bumble — where it wins
- Profile photo and ID verification support trust signals
- In-app audio and video calls with mutual matches
- Paid tiers add unlimited likes, advanced filters, and travel or incognito modes
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS and Android mobile apps
- Free plan includes a daily like allowance
- Paid prices vary by tier, duration, and package
- OkCupid9.1/10 · Free plan
Question-based compatibility and free post-match messaging across web and mobile.
Visit OkCupidFull verdict → - Bumble8.8/10 · Free plan
Swipe, match, message, and call from a verified mobile dating app.
Visit BumbleFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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