Updated September 28, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team
AdultFriendFinder vs SDC (Swingers Date Club)
What sets them apart
| Compare |  AdultFriendFinder |  SDC (Swingers Date Club) |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free account: browse, profile, limited messaging | Free signup plus 3-day trial; messaging and browsing |
| Profile verification | No ID or criminal background screening | Email code plus Helpdesk photo review |
| Audience focus | Adults: men, women, couples, groups, trans | Swingers, open-minded couples and singles |
| Plans | One level: Gold, with VIP and Highlight add-ons | 1, 3, 6, 12 months; lifetime |
| Members | Millions of members worldwide (2026 claim) | Over 3 million members (2026) |
| Credit system | Tokens or points for pay-per-use features | Subscription plans plus SDC Premium media; no credits |
| Renewal and cancelling | Auto-renew default; cancel in settings or via support | Auto-renew on by default; cancel in account; no refunds |
| Privacy and data | Profile visibility settings, private photos, blocking | Discreet; names encrypted; data never sold |
| Categories | Casual, Discreet, Mature, Swinger, Trans | Casual, Discreet, Swinger, Mature, Fetish, LGBTQ, TransCovers more |
| Monthly price from | Not confirmed | $26.99 |
| App store rating | Not confirmed | App Store 4.6 (13K ratings), Sep 2026; Play 4.2 (3.12K), Sep 2026 |
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Key differences
- AdultFriendFinder scores higher overall: 9.9 vs 9.3.
- Support channels: only AdultFriendFinder offers Chat.
- Support channels: only SDC (Swingers Date Club) offers Community.
- Founded is lower at AdultFriendFinder: 1996 vs 1999.
- AdultFriendFinder is available in 171 more countries.
- Features: only SDC (Swingers Date Club) offers Verified profiles.
- Categories: only SDC (Swingers Date Club) offers Fetish, LGBTQ.
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.
SDC (Swingers Date Club)
SDC suits adults who want a long running, swinger focused service and can absorb a higher starting price. It pairs Free signup plus 3-day trial; messaging and browsing with a sizeable audience of Over 3 million members (2026), though $26.99 a month puts it behind cheaper options on cost alone.
Score breakdown
| Area | AdultFriendFinder | SDC (Swingers Date Club) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.4SDC charges $26.99 monthly from the outset, above €0.67 to €1.50 and €0.83 to €2.50. |
| Offer | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Trust | 9.9Higher | 9.8 |
What each covers
| Categories | AdultFriendFinder | SDC (Swingers Date Club) |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | Yes | Yes |
| Discreet | Yes | Yes |
| Mature | Yes | Yes |
| LGBTQ | No | Yes |
| Fetish | No | Yes |
| Swinger | Yes | Yes |
| Trans | Yes | Yes |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | AdultFriendFinder | SDC (Swingers Date Club) |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup sites and apps | 2 of 478 | 161 of 478 |
| Affair and discreet dating | 2 of 125 | 44 of 125 |
| Mature and cougar dating | 1 of 150 | 65 of 150 |
| LGBTQ+ and trans dating | 1 of 90 | 30 of 90 |
| Swinger and couples sites | 1 of 52 | 14 of 52 |
| Trans dating sites | 1 of 50 | 22 of 50 |
| Free hookup sites | 2 of 358 | 127 of 358 |
Availability and regulation
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for AdultFriendFinder: 171.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AdultFriendFinder | SDC (Swingers Date Club) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Features | App | App, Verified profilesCovers more |
| Legal entity | Various, Inc. | SDC Media LLC (US); SDC Ventures LTD (NL) |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 1996Lower | 1999 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AdultFriendFinder | SDC (Swingers Date Club) | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price from | Not confirmed | $26.99above 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.
SDC (Swingers Date Club)
Pros
- Free access covers Free signup plus 3-day trial; messaging and browsing, so adults can browse and send messages before paying anything.
- Profile checks follow Email code plus Helpdesk photo review, so screening does not stop at the sign up form.
- Privacy is described as Discreet; names encrypted; data never sold, which matters to adults who keep this side of life private.
Cons
- The starting monthly figure of $26.99 sits well above €0.67 to €1.50 and €0.83 to €2.50.
- Billing terms are Auto-renew on by default; cancel in account; no refunds, so plans renew unless the cancellation in the account is made in time.
- The payment model is Subscription plans plus SDC Premium media; no credits, so media extras arrive through Premium rather than a credit pack.
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).
SDC (Swingers Date Club)
Who it suits
- Adults who want a service aimed at Swingers, open-minded couples and singles rather than general dating.
- Adults who like testing a service first, since Free signup plus 3-day trial; messaging and browsing covers messaging and browsing.
- Adults who weigh privacy highly and are reassured by the Discreet; names encrypted; data never sold description.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers on a tight budget: EroFantasie starts at €0.67 to €1.50, well under SDC.
- Adults after a mature focus: Senior.dk Dating lists DKK 2.30 as its starting monthly price.
- Adults wanting a BDSM specific service: BDSM-baari runs €0.83 to €2.50 at the entry point.
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
SDC (Swingers Date Club)
Current offer
Free trial
3-day trial membership with full app access: 3 days free
New app installs; 3-day full access then paid subscription
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | AdultFriendFinder | SDC (Swingers Date Club) |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Yes | No |
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| Andorra | Yes | No |
| Angola | Yes | No |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Yes | No |
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Armenia | Yes | No |
| Aruba | 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.
SDC (Swingers Date Club)
What is free on SDC?+
Free access covers Free signup plus 3-day trial; messaging and browsing, so a newcomer can register, browse and send messages before choosing a plan. Anything past that sits inside the paid structure, where Subscription plans plus SDC Premium media; no credits shows subscriptions and SDC Premium media rather than a credit pack. The free part is enough to read the room before money changes hands.
How much does SDC cost a month?+
The starting monthly price is $26.99, and 1, 3, 6, 12 months; lifetime lists shorter and longer terms plus a lifetime option, so the monthly figure can move on a longer commitment. Payment runs on Subscription plans plus SDC Premium media; no credits. Adults who only want a short window should read the term list before they commit.
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