Updated September 28, 2026 · FlingCue Editorial Team
Fling vs NousLib
Fling vs NousLib: the differences
| Compare |  Fling |  NousLib |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free registration, browse and search all members | Free registration; some features need a subscription |
| Profile verification | ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge | Ad certification; profiles verified by moderation |
| Audience focus | Curious, open-minded adults; casual hookups | Open-minded singles and couples; 60% women |
| Plans | 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile | User-chosen period; auto-renews at same period |
| Members | 2,319,747 verified photos; millions of members | 3M+ members (2026) |
| Renewal and cancelling | Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal | Auto-renews; cancel anytime, remaining days kept |
| Privacy and data | Encrypted; no data sold to third parties | GDPR policy; CNIL declared; access and erase |
| App store rating | App Store (US) 4.5/5 from 685 ratings | App Store 4.5/5, Google Play 4.5/5 |
| Categories | Casual, Discreet, Mature, TransCovers more | Discreet, Trans |
| Monthly price from | $14.95 to $29.95 | Not confirmed |
| Credit system | Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Fling scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Support channels: only Fling offers Phone.
- Features: only NousLib offers Verified profiles.
- Categories: only Fling offers Casual, Mature.
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.
NousLib
NousLib suits adults who want a discreet dating platform for open-minded singles and couples, with app access, moderated profiles and free registration. Its audience of Open-minded singles and couples; 60% women and member total of 3M+ members (2026) make it a practical choice, though some features require a subscription.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fling | NousLib |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.5Higher | 8.8 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.0 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Fling | NousLib |
|---|---|---|
| Hookup sites and apps | 6 of 478 | 104 of 478 |
| Affair and discreet dating | 4 of 125 | 30 of 125 |
| LGBTQ+ and trans dating | 3 of 90 | 15 of 90 |
| Trans dating sites | 3 of 50 | 13 of 50 |
| Free hookup sites | 5 of 358 | 79 of 358 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fling | NousLib |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Features | App | App, Verified profilesCovers more |
| Legal entity | Global Personals | CBK INTERACTIVE (SAS, RCS Paris B 485 071 955) |
| Headquarters | United States | France |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2007 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fling | NousLib | 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.
NousLib
Pros
- Registration is free, while the paid features can be assessed before subscribing: Free registration; some features need a subscription.
- Profiles are verified through moderation, and advertisements are certified: Ad certification; profiles verified by moderation.
- The platform serves open-minded singles and couples with an audience that is Open-minded singles and couples; 60% women: Open-minded singles and couples; 60% women.
Cons
- Some features need a subscription despite free registration: Free registration; some features need a subscription.
- Subscriptions renew automatically, although cancellation is available and remaining days are kept: Auto-renews; cancel anytime, remaining days kept.
- Support runs on email and help centre, with access limited to email and a help centre.
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.
NousLib
Who it suits
- Adults who want discreet dating with an emphasis on open-minded singles and couples.
- People interested in a trans-focused niche alongside broader dating preferences: discreet and trans.
- Adults comfortable starting with free registration and reviewing which features require payment: Free registration; some features need a subscription.
Who should look elsewhere
- People seeking a fully free service, because some NousLib features need a subscription: Free registration; some features need a subscription.
- Those who want support beyond email and a help centre, since those are the listed channels: email and help centre.
- Adults wanting unrestricted browsing and sending without a paid tier; Senior.dk Dating offers free signup and browsing, while contact needs paid VIP: Free signup and browsing; contact needs paid VIP.
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 | NousLib |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
NousLib
What is free on NousLib?+
Registration is free, but some features require a subscription: Free registration; some features need a subscription. Adults can therefore create an account without paying, then review which paid features are relevant before deciding whether to subscribe.
How are subscriptions billed?+
NousLib uses a user-chosen period and renews automatically at the same period: User-chosen period; auto-renews at same period. The renewal terms mean that an adult choosing a plan should account for continued billing until cancellation.