Updated September 28, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team
Fling vs NaughtyCharm
Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where Fling and NaughtyCharm differ
| Compare |  Fling |  NaughtyCharm |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free registration, browse and search all members | Free account registration |
| Audience focus | Curious, open-minded adults; casual hookups | Adults 18+, straight and same-sex pairings |
| Privacy and data | Encrypted; no data sold to third parties | Profiling for matches; do-not-sell/share page |
| Categories | Casual, Discreet, Mature, Trans | Casual, LGBTQ |
| Monthly price from | $14.95 to $29.95 | Not confirmed |
| Profile verification | ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge | Not confirmed |
| Plans | 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile | Not confirmed |
| Members | 2,319,747 verified photos; millions of members | Not confirmed |
| Credit system | Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans | Not confirmed |
| Renewal and cancelling | Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal | Not confirmed |
| App store rating | App Store (US) 4.5/5 from 685 ratings | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Fling is available in 27 more countries.
- Categories: only Fling offers Discreet, Mature, Trans.
- Categories: only NaughtyCharm offers LGBTQ.
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.
NaughtyCharm
NaughtyCharm suits adults who want casual dates in a single audience, since the site takes Adults 18+, straight and same-sex pairings and runs a free model.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fling | NaughtyCharm |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.5 | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Fling | NaughtyCharm |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup sites and apps | 6 of 478 | 39 of 478 |
| LGBTQ+ and trans dating | 3 of 90 | 8 of 90 |
| Free hookup sites | 5 of 358 | 29 of 358 |
Licences and countries
Available in 3 countries for both. Additional countries for Fling: 27.
Feature by feature
| Categories | Fling | NaughtyCharm |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | Yes | Yes |
| Discreet | Yes | No |
| Mature | Yes | No |
| LGBTQ | No | Yes |
| Trans | Yes | No |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fling | NaughtyCharm |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Features | App | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Global Personals | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fling | NaughtyCharm | 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.
NaughtyCharm
Pros
- Joining costs nothing: Free account registration, and the pricing model is free.
- Straight and same-sex pairings share one audience, Adults 18+, straight and same-sex pairings.
- Privacy terms are stated plainly, Profiling for matches; do-not-sell/share page, alongside a do-not-sell and do-not-share page.
Cons
- Matching rests on profiling for matches, Profiling for matches; do-not-sell/share page, so profile details are used to build them.
- Budgeting still matters after joining: the hookup category median is €13.57 a month.
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.
NaughtyCharm
Who it suits
- Adults who want to join at no cost and decide about extras later, given Free account registration and free.
- People who want straight and same-sex pairings in one place, Adults 18+, straight and same-sex pairings.
- Readers who weigh privacy early: Profiling for matches; do-not-sell/share page sets out the profiling and the do-not-sell and do-not-share page.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for anyone who wants a free first message: EroFantasie lists Registration free, first message free, so contact starts cheaper there.
- Not for members after a senior audience: Senior.dk Dating lists Free signup and browsing; contact needs paid VIP.
- Not for anyone after a specialist BDSM community: BDSM-baari keeps its forums open, Forum use is free of charge, while the niches here are casual and lgbtq.
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 | NaughtyCharm |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Chile | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | 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).
NaughtyCharm
How much does NaughtyCharm cost?+
The pricing model is free, and registration is covered, Free account registration, so a profile can be set up before any spend. Paid extras stay optional. For context, listed starting prices run as low as €0.08 a month.
What is free on NaughtyCharm?+
The free part here is registration: Free account registration, on a free model. Some rivals give away more of the process. EroFantasie lists Registration free, first message free, and Senior.dk Dating lists Free signup and browsing; contact needs paid VIP.
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