What’s free on Let’s Date
| Joining and creating a profile | Free. No card needed. |
|---|---|
| Browsing and filtering members | Free: filter by age, location, intentions, height and body type. |
| Messaging members | Free once your email is verified. |
| Block, report and pause | Free. |
| ✓ Verified badge | Optional card check. Never charged. |
If paid plans are ever introduced, you’ll hear by email first and nobody is charged unless they choose to pay.
Free vs paid dating sites: what to compare
Dating sites make money in different ways, and the pricing model changes what you pay and when. Before you join anywhere, compare these:
- Subscriptions. A monthly fee, often with discounts for longer plans. Check whether it auto-renews and how to cancel.
- Coins or credits. You pay per message or action, so the cost depends on how much you chat.
- Free with paid extras. Basic use is free, with paid boosts or premium features on top.
- Free to join. No charge to browse and message, like Let’s Date today. Check how the site covers its costs.
Whatever you choose, look for a clear price, simple cancellation, and tools to block and report. Our safety page explains how to spot romance scams, which often involve requests for money.
Free dating questions
Is there a dating app without a subscription in Australia?
Yes. Let's Date is free to join, with no subscription, coins, boosts or pay-per-message fees at the moment. You verify your email to message members, and an optional card check, which is never charged, adds a ✓ Verified badge. Always check any dating site's current pricing before you join.
Do I need a credit card to join a dating site?
Not for Let's Date. You can join, browse and message with just a verified email. Many sites ask for a card up front or after a trial, so read the sign-up steps and cancellation terms first, and avoid anywhere that hides the price.
Are there free dating sites for people over 40 or 50 in Australia?
Yes, free options exist. Let's Date is open to adults of any age, and you can filter members by age range. We're a newer community, so there are fewer members than on long-established sites, and numbers vary by city.
What does it usually cost to message on dating sites?
It varies. Some sites charge a monthly subscription before you can send messages, some sell coins or credits per message, and some let you message free but charge for extras. Compare the total monthly cost, not just the headline price, and check how to cancel.
Will Let's Date always be free?
Let's Date is currently free. If paid plans are ever introduced, you'll hear about it by email first, and nobody is charged unless they choose to pay. We never charge a card saved for the optional ✓ Verified badge.
What's the catch with a free dating site?
Check how the site pays its way: ads, paid upgrades or later pricing. Let's Date doesn't show ads and is currently free while we grow the community. Read the Terms and Privacy Policy of any dating site before you share personal details.
Last updated 6 October 2026