Updated September 28, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team
Fling vs LocalsAndBenefits
Where Fling and LocalsAndBenefits differ
| Compare |  Fling |  LocalsAndBenefits |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price from | $14.95 to $29.95 | A$3.92 |
| What is free | Free registration, browse and search all members | Free sign-up to browse members |
| Profile verification | ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge | No ID checks; photos manually reviewed |
| Audience focus | Curious, open-minded adults; casual hookups | Discreet adult fantasy chat, 18+ only |
| Plans | 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile | 12-month premium, one-off payment |
| Credit system | Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans | Credits per message, expire after 3 months |
| Renewal and cancelling | Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal | No auto-renew; unused credits refund in 14 days |
| Privacy and data | Encrypted; no data sold to third parties | GDPR; discreet billing descriptor |
| Categories | Casual, Discreet, Mature, TransCovers more | Discreet, Mature |
| Members | 2,319,747 verified photos; millions of members | Not confirmed |
| App store rating | App Store (US) 4.5/5 from 685 ratings | Not confirmed |
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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.
LocalsAndBenefits
LocalsAndBenefits suits adults who want a discreet place to browse and chat without paying for the basics. The monthly price from AUD 3.92 is the draw, and the catch is that messaging is metered, with credits spent per message rather than sent in bulk.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fling | LocalsAndBenefits |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0 | 9.8HigherMonthly price from AUD 3.92 ranks 15 of 125 brands on price. |
| Offer | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.1 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Fling | LocalsAndBenefits |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup sites and apps | 6 of 478 | 8 of 478 |
| Affair and discreet dating | 4 of 125 | 5 of 125 |
| Mature and cougar dating | 2 of 150 | 3 of 150 |
| Free hookup sites | 5 of 358 | 7 of 358 |
What each covers
| Categories | Fling | LocalsAndBenefits |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | Yes | No |
| Discreet | Yes | Yes |
| Mature | Yes | Yes |
| Trans | Yes | No |
Choosing between them
Pick Fling if categories matter most.
Pick LocalsAndBenefits if cost matter most.
Exclusive to each
Only Fling
Casual, Trans
Only LocalsAndBenefits
Nothing extra
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fling | LocalsAndBenefits |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Features | App | App |
| Legal entity | Global Personals | Medilux Media Solutions Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2023 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
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.
LocalsAndBenefits
Pros
- Browsing members is free at sign-up, so looking costs nothing before any payment.
- No auto-renew, with refunds on unused credits inside a refund window.
- GDPR handling and a discreet billing descriptor on statements.
Cons
- Messaging is metered, so credits are spent per message and expire after a set period.
- The monthly price from AUD 3.92 is not the floor; Senior.dk Dating lists DKK 2.30 and EroFantasie lists €0.67 to €1.50 a month.
- An app is the only listed platform, app, with no other option named.
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.
LocalsAndBenefits
Who it suits
- Adults who want a discreet, low-key place to chat rather than a broad dating pool.
- People who keep spending private, since the billing descriptor is discreet and handling is stated as GDPR.
- Readers who want to browse for free first and pay a fixed upfront term only if they decide to upgrade.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price-first readers who want the floor rate, since Senior.dk Dating lists DKK 2.30 a month.
- Readers who want document-based identity checks, since verification here is limited to manual photo review.
- Anyone comparing by breadth of audience, because the only niches named are discreet and mature.
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 | LocalsAndBenefits |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
LocalsAndBenefits
What does LocalsAndBenefits cost a month?+
The monthly price from AUD 3.92 is the advertised entry point, and premium access is paid upfront for a fixed term rather than as a rolling monthly bill. Messaging sits outside that headline figure, since credits are spent per message and unused credits expire after a set period. Budget for credits on top of the term.
Can I browse members without paying?+
Sign-up is free, and browsing member profiles carries no charge, so the free part covers looking rather than chatting. Paying starts with premium access bought upfront for a fixed term, and the monthly price from AUD 3.92 applies to that term. Credits are then spent per message.