Head-to-head · Dating Apps
OkCupid vs Facebook Dating
OkCupid leads on 1 check, Facebook Dating on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreOkCupid · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOkCupid · 2 of 3
OkCupid scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
OkCupid offers distance filter; Facebook Dating doesn't publish it.
OkCupid is the better fit for compatibility matching across web and mobile. Facebook Dating is the better fit for free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections.
- OkCupid fits best
Compatibility matching across web and mobile
- Facebook Dating fits best
Free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections
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Side by side
| Feature | OkCupid 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Facebook Dating 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Dating Apps | #5 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Compatibility matching across web and mobile | Free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo |
| Features OkCupid 2/3 · Facebook Dating 1/3 | ||
| Video dating | Not published | Not published |
| LGBTQ+ options | ✓ | ✓ |
| Distance filter | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Matching method | Compatibility | Compatibility |
| 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 → |
Facebook Dating is an opt-in dating feature within the Facebook app for adults. It creates a dating profile and activity that are separate from the main Facebook profile. Suggested matches use preferences, interests and other Facebook… 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.
Facebook Dating — where it wins
- Free access with preference-based match suggestions
- Connects discovery to Facebook groups, events and Instagram
- Offers Secret Crush, profile comments and Meet Cute matches
Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only access through the Facebook app
- Feature availability and rollouts vary by market
- Dating assistant rollout is announced for the US and Canada
- OkCupid9.1/10 · Free plan
Question-based compatibility and free post-match messaging across web and mobile.
Visit OkCupidFull verdict → - Facebook Dating9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, Facebook-connected dating option with compatibility suggestions and social discovery.
Try Facebook DatingFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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