Updated September 28, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team
Fetisch.de vs Fling
Fetisch.de vs Fling: the differences
| Compare |  Fetisch.de |  Fling |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free registration, profiles, messages, chat, forum | Free registration, browse and search all members |
| Profile verification | Free authenticity check (#SSC) with green tick | ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge |
| Audience focus | Adults 18+; BDSM and fetish community | Curious, open-minded adults; casual hookups |
| Plans | Free, Premium, VIP, Dominatrix | 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile |
| Members | Many hundreds of thousands of members | 2,319,747 verified photos; millions of members |
| Credit system | Points system, no cash payout of credits | Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans |
| Renewal and cancelling | Auto-renews; 14-day withdrawal; cancel to term end | Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal |
| Privacy and data | Data processing incl. outside EEA with consent | Encrypted; no data sold to third parties |
| Categories | Fetish, Casual, Swinger, Trans, LGBTQ | 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
- Fetisch.de scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 9.2.
- Support channels: only Fetisch.de offers Chat, Community.
- Fling is available in 23 more countries.
- Features: only Fetisch.de offers Verified profiles.
- Categories: only Fetisch.de offers Fetish, Swinger, LGBTQ.
- Categories: only Fling offers Discreet, Mature.
Our verdict on each
Fetisch.de
Fetisch.de fits adults who want a BDSM and fetish community with real depth and a long track record.
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 | Fetisch.de | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.0 |
| Offer | 10.0Higher | 9.5 |
| Trust | 9.2 | Not confirmed |
Feature by feature
| Categories | Fetisch.de | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | Yes | Yes |
| Discreet | No | Yes |
| Mature | No | Yes |
| LGBTQ | Yes | No |
| Fetish | Yes | No |
| Swinger | Yes | No |
| Trans | Yes | Yes |
How they place
| Ranking | Fetisch.de | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup sites and apps | 122 of 478 | 6 of 478 |
| LGBTQ+ and trans dating | 18 of 90 | 3 of 90 |
| Trans dating sites | 14 of 50 | 3 of 50 |
| Free hookup sites | 88 of 358 | 5 of 358 |
Licences and countries
Available in 5 countries for both. Additional countries for Fetisch.de: 2. Additional countries for Fling: 25.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fetisch.de | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Features | App, Verified profilesCovers more | App |
| Legal entity | Ideawise Limited | Global Personals |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | United States |
| Founded | 2004 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fetisch.de | 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
Fetisch.de
Pros
- Membership stands at Many hundreds of thousands of members, and the service has run since 2004.
- Nothing has to be spent for the basics: the model is free, and Free registration, profiles, messages, chat, forum sit outside the paid plans, where Senior.dk Dating needs a paid VIP to make contact.
- The feature set covers app and verified profiles, and profile verification is Free authenticity check (#SSC) with green tick.
Cons
- Paid tiers are layered: Free, Premium, VIP, Dominatrix sit on top of free, so a reader who wants extras moves past the basics quickly.
- Billing is easy to leave running: Auto-renews; 14-day withdrawal; cancel to term end.
- Credits are not money back: Points system, no cash payout of credits.
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
Fetisch.de
Who it suits
- Adults who want a BDSM and fetish community rather than general dating: Adults 18+; BDSM and fetish community.
- Readers who want the core of the site reachable without a paid tier, Free registration, profiles, messages, chat, forum.
- People who want an authenticity check on profiles as a normal part of the service, Free authenticity check (#SSC) with green tick.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who expects contact to be the paid part: Senior.dk Dating requires a paid VIP to get in touch, and here messages sit in Free registration, profiles, messages, chat, forum.
- Readers who only want discussion threads: BDSM-baari keeps Forum use is free of charge, which suits a forum user rather than a profile browser.
- Anyone who wants to test a single approach elsewhere first: EroFantasie offers Registration free, first message free, so one opening line costs nothing over there.
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 | Fetisch.de | Fling |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No | Yes |
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Chile | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
8 of 32 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Fetisch.de
How much does Fetisch.de cost, and what is included at no charge?+
The pricing model is free, and the plan list is Free, Premium, VIP, Dominatrix. The core of the site, Free registration, profiles, messages, chat, forum, is available without a paid tier, so nothing has to be spent to have a profile, browse or write a message. Paid options add extras on top of that base rather than unlocking basic contact.
How does billing work, and can I get a refund?+
Terms are Auto-renews; 14-day withdrawal; cancel to term end. That means a paid plan renews on its own, there is a withdrawal period after signing up, and a cancellation takes effect at the end of the term rather than immediately. Readers who want to stop should decide before a renewal rather than after one.
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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