Updated September 28, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team
AdultFriendFinder vs Fling
What sets them apart
| Compare |  AdultFriendFinder |  Fling |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free account: browse, profile, limited messaging | Free registration, browse and search all members |
| Profile verification | No ID or criminal background screening | ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge |
| Audience focus | Adults: men, women, couples, groups, trans | Curious, open-minded adults; casual hookups |
| Plans | One level: Gold, with VIP and Highlight add-ons | 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile |
| Members | Millions of members worldwide (2026 claim) | 2,319,747 verified photos; millions of members |
| Credit system | Tokens or points for pay-per-use features | Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans |
| Renewal and cancelling | Auto-renew default; cancel in settings or via support | Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal |
| Privacy and data | Profile visibility settings, private photos, blocking | Encrypted; no data sold to third parties |
| Categories | Casual, Discreet, Mature, Swinger, TransCovers more | Casual, Discreet, Mature, Trans |
| Monthly price from | Not confirmed | $14.95 to $29.95 |
| App store rating | Not confirmed | App Store (US) 4.5/5 from 685 ratings |
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Key differences
- AdultFriendFinder scores higher overall: 9.9 vs 9.2.
- Support channels: only AdultFriendFinder offers Chat.
- AdultFriendFinder is available in 143 more countries.
- Categories: only AdultFriendFinder offers Swinger.
Our verdict on each
AdultFriendFinder
AdultFriendFinder suits adults who want a broad, mixed audience and a free account that covers more than a browse, with the paid side kept to a single Gold level plus add-ons. The trade-off is screening, since No ID or criminal background screening, and the median starting price across compared sites is €14.
Fling
Fling suits adults who want casual hookups and can budget a mid-range subscription, since monthly fees of $14.95 to $29.95 sit above the site median. Free registration, browse and search, plus ID and selfie age verification, give it more substance than a credit-only app, while auto-renewal asks for a calendar reminder.
Score breakdown
| Area | AdultFriendFinder | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.0 |
| Offer | 9.9Higher | 9.5 |
| Trust | 9.9 | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
Available in 30 countries for both. Additional countries for AdultFriendFinder: 143.
What each covers
| Categories | AdultFriendFinder | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | Yes | Yes |
| Discreet | Yes | Yes |
| Mature | Yes | Yes |
| Swinger | Yes | No |
| Trans | Yes | Yes |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | AdultFriendFinder | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup sites and apps | 2 of 478 | 6 of 478 |
| Affair and discreet dating | 2 of 125 | 4 of 125 |
| Mature and cougar dating | 1 of 150 | 2 of 150 |
| LGBTQ+ and trans dating | 1 of 90 | 3 of 90 |
| Trans dating sites | 1 of 50 | 3 of 50 |
| Free hookup sites | 2 of 358 | 5 of 358 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AdultFriendFinder | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Features | App | App |
| Legal entity | Various, Inc. | Global Personals |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 1996 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AdultFriendFinder | Fling | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price from | Not confirmed | $14.95 to $29.95below the median | $15.99 |
Median across 69 listed casual dating sites.
Pros and cons
AdultFriendFinder
Pros
- A free account covers browsing, a profile and limited messaging (Free account: browse, profile, limited messaging), so the site can be tried without paying.
- A single paid level keeps the price list short: Gold, with VIP and Highlight add-ons (One level: Gold, with VIP and Highlight add-ons).
- Privacy tools cover profile visibility settings, private photos and blocking (Profile visibility settings, private photos, blocking).
Cons
- No ID or criminal background screening, so a profile photo and description are the only signals on a listing.
- Auto-renew default; cancel in settings or via support, so an unused subscription keeps renewing until the setting is changed.
- Pay-per-use extras run on tokens or points (Tokens or points for pay-per-use features), so spending is not contained by the monthly level.
Fling
Pros
- Free registration, browse and search all members (Free registration, browse and search all members), so you can look through the member list before paying anything.
- Age verification runs on ID plus a selfie, with a webcam badge on the profile (ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge), and the US App Store listing stands at App Store (US) 4.5/5 from 685 ratings.
- Support covers email, phone and help centre, so phone and email are both there rather than email alone.
Cons
- Monthly fees of $14.95 to $29.95 sit above the site median of €14, and cheaper brands such as EroFantasie list €0.67 to €1.50.
- Memberships auto-renew, and cancelling has to be completed before the renewal date (Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal), so a forgotten change carries the next term.
- Spending can come through credit packs in the app as well as paid monthly plans (Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans), so the total depends on what you top up on top of a membership.
Who each suits
AdultFriendFinder
Who it suits
- Adults who want a mixed audience of men, women, couples, groups and trans members (Adults: men, women, couples, groups, trans).
- People who want to browse, set up a profile and message within a limit before paying (Free account: browse, profile, limited messaging).
- Readers who care about discretion controls: visibility settings, private photos and blocking (Profile visibility settings, private photos, blocking).
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a dedicated senior audience: Senior.dk Dating keeps signup and browsing free and puts contact behind paid VIP (Free signup and browsing; contact needs paid VIP).
- Anyone who wants early messaging at no cost: EroFantasie gives registration and early messaging free (Registration free, first message free).
- Anyone whose browsing is forum based: BDSM-baari's forum use is free of charge (Forum use is free of charge), where AdultFriendFinder runs on Gold plus tokens (One level: Gold, with VIP and Highlight add-ons, Tokens or points for pay-per-use features).
Fling
Who it suits
- Adults who want casual hookups, an open-minded mix and a discreet option in the same place.
- Readers who want phone and email help, and who would weigh EroFantasie's €0.67 to €1.50 against Fling's $14.95 to $29.95 for a verified, app-based service.
- Members comfortable buying credit packs in the app (Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans) on top of a paid membership.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers after the lowest monthly figure: BDSM-baari lists €0.83 to €2.50.
- Anyone wanting a senior-focused pool rather than a broad one: Senior.dk Dating prices at DKK 2.30.
- Readers who would rather pay EroFantasie's €0.67 to €1.50 than Fling's $14.95 to $29.95 for a casual service.
Current offers
AdultFriendFinder
Current offer
Discount code
20% hardship discount on Gold membership: 20% off
Honor-system discount redeemable at purchase on Gold membership
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Fling
Current offer
Free trial
Introductory trial membership
Introductory trial offer for a limited time; trial upgrades automatically to the standard monthly membership unless cancelled within the trial period
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Free credits offer for new users
New users should receive an offer of free credits; contact app-support@fling.com if not received
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | AdultFriendFinder | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Yes | No |
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| Andorra | Yes | No |
| Angola | Yes | No |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Yes | No |
| Armenia | Yes | No |
| Aruba | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
8 of 173 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
AdultFriendFinder
How much does AdultFriendFinder cost?+
Paid access sits at a single level, Gold, with VIP and Highlight add-ons (One level: Gold, with VIP and Highlight add-ons). Features outside the subscription are bought individually with tokens or points (Tokens or points for pay-per-use features). For context, the median starting monthly price across compared sites is €14, so budget for the add-ons as well as the level itself.
What do you get without paying?+
A free account covers browsing, a profile and limited messaging (Free account: browse, profile, limited messaging). That is enough to read the audience and see how replies land before committing to a paid level. Broader messaging sits in Gold or its add-ons (One level: Gold, with VIP and Highlight add-ons), so the free tier is a working sample rather than a demo.
Fling
What does Fling cost per month?+
Monthly fees run $14.95 to $29.95, above the median of €14 across the brands compared here. Memberships are sold as 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile, and credit packs bought in the app (Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans) add spending on top of a plan if you use the paid extras.
Can I use Fling without paying?+
Yes for the basics. Free registration, browse and search all members, so registration, browsing and searching every member cost nothing, and a paid membership is a choice about extras rather than the price of entry. Budget for it if you plan to use credit packs, which are bought separately in the app (Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans).
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