Updated September 30, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team
ALT.com vs Fling
ALT.com vs Fling: the differences
| Compare |  ALT.com |  Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price from | $8.33Lower | $14.95 to $29.95 |
| What is free | Free registration with limited access | Free registration, browse and search all members |
| Audience focus | Fetish and BDSM dating community | Curious, open-minded adults; casual hookups |
| Plans | Silver and Gold in 1, 3, 12 months | 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile |
| Categories | Fetish, Casual | Casual, Discreet, Mature, Trans |
| Profile verification | Not confirmed | ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge |
| Members | Not confirmed | 2,319,747 verified photos; millions of members |
| Credit system | Not confirmed | Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans |
| Renewal and cancelling | Not confirmed | Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal |
| Privacy and data | Not confirmed | Encrypted; no data sold to third parties |
| App store rating | Not confirmed | App Store (US) 4.5/5 from 685 ratings |
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Key differences
- Fling scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Monthly price from is lower at ALT.com: $8.33 vs $14.95 to $29.95.
- Support channels: only Fling offers Email, Phone.
- Categories: only ALT.com offers Fetish.
- Categories: only Fling offers Discreet, Mature, Trans.
Our verdict on each
ALT.com
ALT.com suits adults who want a Fetish and BDSM dating community and want to look around before paying anything. Fees start at $8.33, which sits below the site median of €14, and Free registration with limited access keeps the first step free.
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 | ALT.com | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherFees start at $8.33, below the site median of €14, and Free registration with limited access lets you register without paying first. | 9.0 |
| Offer | 8.2 | 9.5Higher |
Feature by feature
| Categories | ALT.com | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | Yes | Yes |
| Discreet | No | Yes |
| Mature | No | Yes |
| Fetish | Yes | No |
| Trans | No | Yes |
Cost in a real example
Three months
ALT.com
$24.99
3 × $8.33
Fling
$44.85 to $89.85
3 × $14.95 to $29.95
ALT.com costs $19.86 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | ALT.com | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup sites and apps | 13 of 478 | 6 of 478 |
If neither fits
Mamba has monthly price from at $2.99, against $8.33 for ALT.com and $14.95 to $29.95 for Fling.
Mamba reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | ALT.com | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Free |
| Features | Not confirmed | App |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Global Personals |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ALT.com | Fling | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price from | $8.33lowest quarter | $14.95 to $29.95below the median | $15.99 |
Median across 69 listed casual dating sites.
Pros and cons
ALT.com
Pros
- Free sign up, since Free registration with limited access means you can look before you pay.
- Starting price of $8.33 per month, which is below the site median of €14.
- A clear Fetish and BDSM dating community, so you know the focus of the site before you register.
Cons
- Free use is limited: Free registration with limited access covers registration only.
- Plans come as Silver and Gold in Silver and Gold in 1, 3, 12 months, so a paid tier is needed for full access.
- Support runs on help centre only, which is fewer channels than some sites in the same ranking.
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
ALT.com
Who it suits
- Adults who want a dedicated Fetish and BDSM dating community rather than a general dating site.
- Readers who want to browse first: Free registration with limited access covers registration at no charge.
- Anyone comfortable with a subscription, since the paid side sits in Silver and Gold tiers listed under Silver and Gold in 1, 3, 12 months.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a lower entry price with a per month fee starting at €0.67 to €1.50, as listed for EroFantasie.
- Readers who want more support options than the single help centre listed here, which is a narrower set than the channels at Senior.dk Dating.
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
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 | ALT.com | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
ALT.com
How much does ALT.com cost per month?+
Fees start at $8.33 per month. That sits under the site median of €14, and this brand places at 33 of 125 brands compared on starting price.
Is there a free tier on ALT.com?+
Registration is free, with limited access to the service. Browsing on the free tier is possible, but a paid plan is what opens up the wider Fetish and BDSM dating community.
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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