What other platforms did we check?
Our team did large research on many other platforms such as Ashley Madison, AdultFriendFinder, FriendsWithBenefits, HometownFlirt, GuiltyAffairs, Tinder, Bumble and many others. The reason they didn't make our list is different for every platform, but our main goal is to suggest casual dating with real people at affordable prices, while some of these platforms had:
- Very expensive subscriptions ($50 and more per month)
- No connection with casual dating – people there were not looking for this type of communication
- Very limited user base in our target countries
- Bots
- Hundreds of "matches" the second we registered (obviously fake users)
How we rank casual dating sites
The same criteria apply to every site, with no exceptions:
- How expensive it is to join the platform (the most important question for everyone)
- How many users there are and how easy it is to find a match
- Whether the platform contains bots
- Features the platform provides
- Public user reviews and reputation
- Possibility of casual meetings and casual dating conversations
Read our full methodology →
FAQ
Why do we rank some platforms higher than others?
Our ranking is based purely on our 6 criteria, applied equally to every platform on the list. Our team spent a large amount of time on every platform: registering accounts, going through hundreds of matches, checking whether people are real and whether the platform matches the experience we're actually looking for. Only then do we suggest it to you.
Can I stay anonymous on these sites?
You can stay anonymous on all of these websites. However, when it comes to communicating with other people, they will want to get to know you as a person. If you actually want to find someone for casual dating, you'll have to share some personal details with other users on those platforms.
How much do these sites cost?
When creating this list, we aimed to suggest only the best and cheapest options available. Every platform we recommend gives the best experience for the price – starting from around $9, about as cheap as going out for a coffee.
Are there free websites on your list?
We checked every casual dating platform we could find, free and paid, cheap and expensive. We came to the conclusion that we can't recommend any free websites. Free platforms have a difficult registration process, and it's still possible to find bots on them. It's very hard to filter out free users, while a modest registration fee is the best way to remove unwanted bots and avoid unfortunate experiences.
Are these sites safe?
Our top picks have public Trustpilot profiles with real user reviews. Every platform we recommend uses a secured (SSL) connection and lets you keep your profile anonymous. As with any dating site, use common sense: don't share financial details with other users and meet in a public place for a first date.