Short answer
ℹ️ There is no standard free trial. The free version sends daily curated matches and lets you chat; Premium and Platinum offers appear in the app.
What you can do for free
- Daily suggested matches
- Messaging with matches
- Profile verification
Can you use Coffee Meets Bagel for free?
Yes. There is no standard free trial of Premium, but the free version is a complete dating app:
- a daily set of suggested profiles;
- likes and matches;
- chat with your matches;
- profile verification.
Premium adds the full list of people who liked you and unlimited suggestions; Platinum adds an always-on Boost and incognito.
A fair test in two weeks
- Fill in every prompt. With only a few suggestions a day, a thin profile wastes your chances.
- Verify your profile — it costs nothing and builds trust.
- Check the app daily at the same time. Suggestions refresh daily, and consistency matters more than volume.
- Suggest a date early. CMB conversations tend to stall; a concrete plan keeps them alive.
- Upgrade only if likes are waiting. If the app shows you have hidden likes most days, Premium pays for itself; if not, a subscription will not create people.
Watch the currency
Beans can make a free account feel pushy. Spend them only on something specific — they are removed if you delete your account, and they are not a trial of Premium.
If you move somewhere new, give the app a fresh fortnight — suggestions depend heavily on who is nearby.
Current plan prices
| Plan | Indicative price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Daily suggested matches, Messaging with matches, Profile verification |
| CMB Premium | ≈ $15–35/mo | See and match with all your likes, Unlimited suggested profiles, Monthly Flowers and a Boost, Read receipts |
| CMB Platinum | ≈ $25–50/mo | Everything in Premium, Always-on Boost, Priority likes, Incognito mode |
Prices are indicative, in US dollars unless another currency is shown, and were checked September 23, 2026. Apps often charge different amounts by country, age, platform and plan length — confirm the final price in the app before paying.
Frequently asked questions
Does Coffee Meets Bagel offer a free trial?
There is no standard free trial. The free version sends daily curated matches and lets you chat; Premium and Platinum offers appear in the app.
Are there Coffee Meets Bagel promo codes?
Coffee Meets Bagel rarely publishes public promo codes. Discounts usually appear inside your account for new or returning members. Be careful with third-party “code” sites.