Niche
A few curated matches a day instead of endless swiping.
CMB sends you a handful of matches each day, and chats expire after a week, which pushes people to actually meet.
| Best for | Busy professionals who want fewer, better matches |
|---|---|
| One month | About $34.99 |
| Lowest price | From about $15/mo · In-app prices vary. |
| Free version | Daily curated matches, about 5 likes a day, browsing and messaging with matches (chats last 7 days). |
| App | iPhone and Android |
| Owner | Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc. |
| Founded | 2012 |
Ready to try Coffee Meets Bagel?
From about $15/mo. You can start free.
The prompt-based app "designed to be deleted."
Best for Daters in their 20s and 30s who want a relationship, not endless swiping
Swipe app with some of the strongest safety tools.
Best for Women who want more control over who contacts them
Dating and community for queer women and non-binary people.
Best for Lesbian, bi and queer women and non-binary people
Coffee Meets Bagel costs about $34.99 for one month, or from about $15/mo on a longer plan. In-app prices vary. Prices were checked in October 2026 and can change, so confirm at checkout.
Daily curated matches, about 5 likes a day, browsing and messaging with matches (chats last 7 days). The free version is enough to meet people.
Coffee Meets Bagel's safety features include: Selfie verification for most active users; AI screening for AI-generated photos; Fake-account detection. It scores 8.5 out of 10 for safety and privacy in our ratings.
Busy professionals who want fewer, better matches. A good fit if swipe apps wear you out and you want quality over quantity.