Best Friends with Benefits Apps in the US

What a good FWB arrangement needs

Friends with benefits sits between a one-off hookup and a relationship. You see the same person again, you enjoy their company, and neither of you expects a commitment. That middle ground only works when both people agree on the terms, so the right app is one where members are openly casual yet still interested in getting to know someone.

Location matters more than for a one-time meet. A partner across town in Los Angeles or on the other side of Chicago quickly becomes a chore, so look for someone close enough to see without planning a road trip. Shared schedules help too.

Our picks for friends with benefits

BeNaughty is our top pick for a friends with benefits app. It is a long-running international casual dating site built around no-strings encounters, and its members are comfortable with arrangements that repeat without turning serious. Members are 20 and over.

NaughtyCharm comes second with flirty no-strings chat and a discreet mode, useful when you prefer your arrangement to stay between the two of you. CheekyCrush is third, a casual chat and dating platform for light connections, where a fun conversation can grow into a regular thing.

OneNightFriend ranks fourth: it centers on one-night and short flings, so some members will want just one meeting, but a short fling can turn into an ongoing arrangement. Zoosk is fifth, a mainstream dating site rather than a hookup site, covering casual to serious dating; be clear upfront that you want FWB. MatureDates completes the ranking for adults 30 and over, often with an age gap in mind.

For all six, joining, browsing and winks or likes are free, and a paid membership unlocks messaging.

Free apps for FWB

Tinder offers free swiping and chat, and many people use it to find a regular casual partner if they state it in their bio. Bumble is free; in matches between men and women, women send the first message. Feeld, free with paid extras, is aimed at open-minded singles and couples and suits anyone wanting a non-traditional arrangement.

Which FWB app for which profile

• Want a regular, no-strings partner: BeNaughty, our first choice for this.
• Prefer to keep it private: NaughtyCharm with its discreet mode.
• Like to chat a lot before meeting: CheekyCrush.
• Aged 25 and up, open to anything from casual to serious: Zoosk.
• Over 30: MatureDates, made for mature singles.

Ground rules that keep FWB fun

• Agree on the terms early. How often you meet, whether you see other people and what happens if feelings change.
• Keep protection non-negotiable. Talk openly about sexual health and testing, especially if either of you sees others.
• Check in now and then. A quick conversation every few weeks helps both people say if something no longer works.
• End it kindly. If one of you wants out or catches feelings, say so directly. Consent and respect apply every time, not just the first.