Updated September 28, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team
Fling vs KeskusteluAlusta
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where Fling and KeskusteluAlusta differ
| Compare |  Fling |  KeskusteluAlusta |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free registration, browse and search all members | Free registration, no credit card |
| Profile verification | ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge | Email/profile confirmation at signup |
| Audience focus | Curious, open-minded adults; casual hookups | Finnish-speaking adults seeking chat contacts |
| Plans | 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile | One-off credit packs, no subscription |
| Members | 2,319,747 verified photos; millions of members | Thousands of members register daily |
| Credit system | Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans | EUR 1.00-2.00 per message, one-time credit packs |
| Renewal and cancelling | Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal | One-off payments; 14-day refund on request |
| Privacy and data | Encrypted; no data sold to third parties | Consent-based processing; privacy policy page |
| Categories | Casual, Discreet, Mature, TransCovers more | Casual |
| Monthly price from | $14.95 to $29.95 | Not confirmed |
| App store rating | App Store (US) 4.5/5 from 685 ratings | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Support channels: only Fling offers Phone, Help centre.
- Categories: only Fling offers Discreet, Mature, Trans.
Our verdict on each
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.
KeskusteluAlusta
KeskusteluAlusta is a Finnish-language chat contact service for adults who want to talk before meeting, with free registration and no subscription to cancel. It suits readers who pay per message, and the operator behind it is Hyped Entertainment B.V.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fling | KeskusteluAlusta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.5 | Not confirmed |
Side by side, item by item
| Categories | Fling | KeskusteluAlusta |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | Yes | Yes |
| Discreet | Yes | No |
| Mature | Yes | No |
| Trans | Yes | No |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Fling | KeskusteluAlusta |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup sites and apps | 6 of 478 | 9 of 478 |
| Free hookup sites | 5 of 358 | 8 of 358 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fling | KeskusteluAlusta |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Features | App | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Global Personals | Hyped Entertainment B.V. |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fling | KeskusteluAlusta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price from | $14.95 to $29.95below the median | Not confirmed | $15.99 |
Median across 69 listed casual dating sites.
Pros and cons
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.
KeskusteluAlusta
Pros
- Registration is free and needs no credit card, so you can look around before spending anything
- Billing is by credit pack, with One-off credit packs, no subscription, so there is no recurring charge to remember
- Messages cost EUR 1.00-2.00 per message, one-time credit packs, which keeps a casual conversation cheap to run
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so a billing question goes to a single inbox
- Payments are one-off, with One-off payments; 14-day refund on request, so a refund rests on asking for it inside the stated window
- Data handling is described as Consent-based processing; privacy policy page, which is a short summary rather than a detailed account of what is kept
Who each suits
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.
KeskusteluAlusta
Who it suits
- Finnish-speaking adults who want to start with conversation rather than an immediate meeting
- Readers who prefer One-off credit packs, no subscription to a subscription they have to cancel
- People who are comfortable paying per message at EUR 1.00-2.00 per message, one-time credit packs
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want chat support or phone help, since service runs on email
- Anyone looking for a free first message, which EroFantasie offers through Registration free, first message free
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 | Fling | KeskusteluAlusta |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Chile | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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).
KeskusteluAlusta
How much does it cost to use KeskusteluAlusta?+
There is no subscription. You buy credit packs under One-off credit packs, no subscription, and each message draws on EUR 1.00-2.00 per message, one-time credit packs. Registration itself is free, so you can look at profiles before you spend anything.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?+
No. Free registration, no credit card sets out that registration is free and no credit card is required. Payment comes later, and only if you decide to reply to someone and buy a pack of credits.