Head-to-head · Dating Apps
Tinder vs OkCupid
Tinder 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 scoreTinder · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTinder · 3 of 3
Tinder scores higher on our rubric for dating apps: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
On matching method, OkCupid gives you Compatibility where Tinder offers Swipe. Tinder offers video dating; OkCupid doesn't publish it.
Tinder is the better fit for broad, swipe-based dating with many discovery modes. OkCupid is the better fit for compatibility matching across web and mobile.
- Tinder fits best
Broad, swipe-based dating with many discovery modes
- OkCupid fits best
Compatibility matching across web and mobile
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Side by side
| Feature | Tinder 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | OkCupid 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Dating Apps | #4 in Dating Apps |
| Best for | Broad, swipe-based dating with many discovery modes | 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 | Tickets, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Tinder 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 | Tinder is an online dating platform for adults who create profiles, set preferences, browse nearby profiles, and swipe right to like or left to pass. A mutual like creates a match and enables chat. The service supports profile creation,… 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
Tinder — where it wins
- Swipe matching with preferences, distance controls, and post-match chat.
- Web, iOS, and Android access with location switching through Passport.
- Multiple discovery modes plus Photo Verification and video speed dating.
Where it doesn't
- Subscription pricing varies by region, term, bundle, purchases, and activity.
- Passport, Incognito, and other advanced controls are paid-tier features.
- Standard chat starts only after a mutual match.
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.
- Tinder9.4/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
Broad swipe dating with web and mobile access plus multiple discovery modes.
Visit TinderFull 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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