Updated September 28, 2026 · AdultCue 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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Key differences
- Fling scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.2.
- Categories: only Fling offers Casual, Trans.
Our verdict on each
Fling
Fling suits adults who want casual meetups and prefer not to pay before they know the service works for them. Fees run $14.95 to $29.95 per month, close to the site median of €14, while registration, browsing and search of all members cost nothing.
LocalsAndBenefits
LocalsAndBenefits suits adults who want discreet, mature chat and prefer to look through members before paying, with a listed monthly price of AUD 3.92. Credits carry an expiry and a refund window, and identity documents sit outside verification, so budget before you buy.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fling | LocalsAndBenefits |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Membership fees run $14.95 to $29.95 per month against a site median of €14, while registration, browsing and search cost nothing. | 9.8HigherListed monthly price is AUD 3.92 and Free sign-up to browse members keeps member browsing free. |
| Offer | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.1 |
Side by side, item by item
| Categories | Fling | LocalsAndBenefits |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | Yes | No |
| Discreet | Yes | Yes |
| Mature | Yes | Yes |
| Trans | Yes | No |
How they place
| Ranking | Fling | LocalsAndBenefits |
|---|---|---|
| Adult dating and hookups | 6 of 531 | 8 of 531 |
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
- Registration, browsing and searching across all members come at no cost Free registration, browse and search all members, so you can judge the pool before paying anything.
- Age verification runs on an ID plus a selfie, with a webcam badge available ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge, which is more than a photo upload on its own.
- The pool is large at 2,319,747 verified photos; millions of members, so a reader in a busy city has plenty of profiles to work with.
Cons
- Memberships renew automatically and cancellation has to be submitted ahead of renewal Auto-renews; cancel 24 hours before renewal, so an unused month is easy to pay for.
- Credit packs are bought in the app Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans on top of plans that run monthly or longer 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile, so a real month can cost more than $14.95 to $29.95.
- Fees run $14.95 to $29.95 per month, well above Findom.com at $0.09 and BDSM-baari at €0.83 to €2.50.
LocalsAndBenefits
Pros
- Free sign-up to browse members, so a first look costs nothing (Free sign-up to browse members).
- Listed monthly price of AUD 3.92 against a casual dating median of €13.57.
- A fixed premium term bought in one payment rather than a rolling charge (12-month premium, one-off payment).
Cons
- Credits come with an expiry period, so an unused balance can lapse (Credits per message, expire after 3 months).
- Verification rests on manual photo review, which carries less assurance than an identity-document step (No ID checks; photos manually reviewed).
Who each suits
Fling
Who it suits
- Adults who want to browse and search a large pool at no cost before paying Free registration, browse and search all members.
- Adults who put weight on photo-based age proof, given the ID plus selfie check ID plus selfie age verification; webcam badge.
- US adults, since the service is based in the US US and its prices are listed in US dollars.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers shopping mainly on price: Findom.com lists $0.09 per month and BDSM-baari lists €0.83 to €2.50.
- Anyone outside the US market, where Senior.dk Dating is priced at DKK 2.30 per month rather than Fling's $14.95 to $29.95.
LocalsAndBenefits
Who it suits
- Adults who want a discreet, mature crowd and a light sign-up (Discreet adult fantasy chat, 18+ only).
- Readers who would rather browse members first and decide later, since Free sign-up to browse members keeps the first look free.
- Adults who are comfortable with a credit balance and the fixed premium term in 12-month premium, one-off payment.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers chasing the smallest entry figure: Findom.com is listed at $0.09 a month against AUD 3.92 here.
- Readers whose tastes sit outside Discreet adult fantasy chat, 18+ only can compare BDSM-baari, listed at €0.83 to €2.50 a month.
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 can I do on Fling without paying?+
Registration, browsing and searching across all members come at no cost Free registration, browse and search all members. That covers signing up, reading profiles and using search, so you can judge the pool before you commit to anything paid. Paid access comes through memberships 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile or credit packs bought in the app Credit packs in app; also paid monthly plans.
How much is a Fling membership?+
Membership fees run $14.95 to $29.95 per month, which sits close to the site median of €14. Terms are monthly or over longer periods, and a feature profile is included 1, 6, 12 and 18-month memberships; feature profile. Fling ranks at position 60 of 126 brands on this measure.
LocalsAndBenefits
Can adults browse members without paying?+
Yes. Free sign-up to browse members means adults can sign up and look through the member list at no charge. Paid access begins with the premium plan described in 12-month premium, one-off payment, and messages are billed by the credit system (Credits per message, expire after 3 months) once that plan is running.
What does it cost per month?+
The listed monthly price is AUD 3.92, paid as part of the arrangement in 12-month premium, one-off payment. That is a single payment for a fixed premium term rather than a rolling charge, and unused credits are handled by the refund terms in No auto-renew; unused credits refund in 14 days.