OkCupid

Mainstream

The most inclusive dating app with deep compatibility matching and strong free features.

4.01 review

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Pricing

Free / Premium

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Best for

20–40 year olds, values-driven daters

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Available in

Global

About OkCupid

OkCupid has been around since 2003 and stands out for its extensive personality questionnaire and compatibility-based matching. Users answer questions on everything from politics to lifestyle, and OkCupid uses these to calculate match percentages. It's one of the most inclusive mainstream apps, offering a wide range of gender identities and sexual orientations. The free tier is generous — you can message anyone without paying. OkCupid A-List removes ads and adds advanced filters and profile boosts.

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Editor's Review

7.5/ 10

Positives

✓Deep compatibility matching based on hundreds of questions
✓Highly inclusive — supports all sexual orientations and gender identities
✓Can see match percentage before swiping to save time
✓Stronger free tier than most apps — you can message matches

Negatives

✕Interface feels cluttered and dated compared to Hinge or Bumble
✕Boosting and spotlight features required to get noticed in busy markets
✕User base has shrunk as Tinder and Hinge grew

Pricing

💳 OkCupid Basic from €9.99/month · OkCupid Premium from €24.99/month. Premium adds advanced filters, see who liked you, and unlimited likes.

🆓 Free tier: Free users can like, match, and message. However, messaging someone before they like you back is limited to one message per person on the free tier.

User Reviews(1)

Editor's Review

Jun 22, 2026

Good, with a couple of caveats

OkCupid's detailed questionnaire and match percentage system make it genuinely useful for finding compatible partners. It's one of the most LGBTQ+-inclusive mainstream apps, though its interface hasn't aged as gracefully as competitors. What I liked most was deep compatibility matching based on hundreds of questions. Main gripe: interface feels cluttered and dated compared to hinge or bumble. Worth knowing: free users can like, match, and message. however, messaging someone before they like you back is limited to one message per person on the free tier.