Updated September 28, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team
deeLINE vs Fling
deeLINE vs Fling: the differences
| Compare |  deeLINE |  Fling |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free registration and browsing; premium for full access | Free registration, browse and search all members |
| Profile verification | Manually reviewed profiles, Real-Siegel verified | ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge |
| Audience focus | Adult niche dating, German-speaking market | Curious, open-minded adults; casual hookups |
| Members | 220,000 registered, 42,000 active (SadoMaso-Chat) | 2,319,747 verified photos; millions of members |
| Credit system | Prepaid access code (Vorkasse), non-transferable | Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans |
| Renewal and cancelling | Auto-renews; cancel 7 days before in Mein Profil | Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal |
| Privacy and data | No tracking or analytics; no third-party sharing | Encrypted; no data sold to third parties |
| App store rating | App Store (US) 4.8/5 from 5,994 ratings | App Store (US) 4.5/5 from 685 ratings |
| Categories | Fetish, Mature, Trans | Casual, Discreet, Mature, Trans |
| Monthly price from | Not confirmed | $14.95 to $29.95 |
| Plans | Not confirmed | 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile |
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Key differences
- deeLINE scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.2.
- Support channels: only deeLINE offers Community.
- Support channels: only Fling offers Help centre.
- Fling is available in 29 more countries.
- Categories: only deeLINE offers Fetish.
- Categories: only Fling offers Casual, Discreet.
Our verdict on each
deeLINE
deeLINE is a German-speaking adult niche dating service from deeLINE GmbH, aimed at adults who want fetish, mature or trans contacts in a single local market. Registration and browsing are free (Free registration and browsing; premium for full access), while paid access runs on Prepaid access code (Vorkasse), non-transferable.
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 | deeLINE | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.0 |
| Offer | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Trust | 9.7 | Not confirmed |
Feature by feature
| Categories | deeLINE | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | No | Yes |
| Discreet | No | Yes |
| Mature | Yes | Yes |
| Fetish | Yes | No |
| Trans | Yes | Yes |
How they place
| Ranking | deeLINE | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup sites and apps | 128 of 478 | 6 of 478 |
| Mature and cougar dating | 49 of 150 | 2 of 150 |
| LGBTQ+ and trans dating | 20 of 90 | 3 of 90 |
| Trans dating sites | 15 of 50 | 3 of 50 |
| Free hookup sites | 94 of 358 | 5 of 358 |
Licences and countries
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Fling: 29.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | deeLINE | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Features | App | App |
| Legal entity | deeLINE GmbH | Global Personals |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 2000 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | deeLINE | 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
deeLINE
Pros
- Free registration and browsing; premium for full access, so signing up and browsing cost nothing and a paid upgrade is a later step.
- Profiles are read by hand before they appear in search, and some carry the Real-Siegel mark (Manually reviewed profiles, Real-Siegel verified).
- Support covers email, phone and the community (email, phone and community), which goes beyond the email-only norm in this category.
Cons
- Paid time is sold as Prepaid access code (Vorkasse), non-transferable, so a code is tied to one account and cannot be handed on.
- Paid plans Auto-renews; cancel 7 days before in Mein Profil, so a subscription keeps running unless the end date is set in Mein Profil first.
- The audience is a German-speaking market (Adult niche dating, German-speaking market), so the pool stays local to that language and thinner from abroad.
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
deeLINE
Who it suits
- Adults who read German and want fetish, mature or trans contacts (fetish, mature and trans) gathered in one place.
- Members who would rather look around at no cost and decide later, as Free registration and browsing; premium for full access allows before any payment.
- Privacy-minded adults who care about data trails, given the terms on tracking, analytics and third-party sharing in No tracking or analytics; no third-party sharing.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to send an opening message before paying: EroFantasie offers free registration and a free first message (Registration free, first message free).
- Older adults who want an age-focused pool: Senior.dk Dating is built around that, and contact there needs paid VIP (Free signup and browsing; contact needs paid VIP).
- Members who prefer community threads to profile browsing: forum use on BDSM-baari is free of charge (Forum use is free of charge).
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 | deeLINE | 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
deeLINE
What does it cost to use deeLINE?+
Registration and browsing are free, with premium reserved for full access (Free registration and browsing; premium for full access). Paid time is sold as Prepaid access code (Vorkasse), non-transferable. Across the sites compared here, entry prices run €7.02 to €20.65 a month, and the top of the range reaches €162.69.
How does cancellation work?+
Paid plans Auto-renews; cancel 7 days before in Mein Profil, so a subscription renews unless the end date is set in Mein Profil ahead of time. The notice sits inside the profile area rather than in a support reply, which is worth reading before a first purchase so the end date is in place early.
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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