Is Coffee Meets Bagel a paid dating service?

Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB) is primarily a freemium dating service where users can sign up and use the core matching services at no cost. The platform operates on a model that allows users to purchase premium features through "beans," which are the in-app currency. The paid elements of the service include the ability to "like" more bagels (potential matches), see read receipts, get "beans" to use on special features like Discover Likes and Take, and access more detailed activity reports. While the basic functions of viewing and connecting with potential matches are available for free, accessing additional features requires payment, enhancing the user experience and increasing the chances of making successful connections.