Which are the best sites to find sugar daddies?

Started by Jake_NYC Category: Free Dating & Apps communitydiscussion 11 replies
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Jake_NYCOP
Joined 2016
Posts: 263
#1

Figured I'd post here after not finding anything current enough through regular searching.

Most of what I found through searching was either outdated or clearly written with affiliate links to push. Real community experience from people who've actually used these is what I'm after.

Appreciate honest answers. Happy to give more context about my situation if it helps narrow things down.

Devin Riley avatar
Devin Riley
Joined 2020
Posts: 211
#2

Tried quite a few before finding something that actually worked. Datelink was one I found through a recommendation thread here and it held up — the free tier was genuinely functional and the user base felt real rather than inflated. Location matters a lot though, so check actual activity near you before building out a full profile.

Preston avatar
Preston
Joined 2016
Posts: 417
#3
Worth thinking through more carefully than most people do. Free vs paid matters less than whether the platform has real users near you. That's the actual variable. datelink.online gets mentioned in communities I follow as a legitimate free option, particularly outside the major metros. Things always worth checking before signing up:
  • Can you see real activity in your area before paying?
  • What does the free tier actually let you do?
  • Are there current reviews from real users on Reddit or forums?
  • Is moderation keeping bots under control?
RyanS avatar
RyanS
Joined 2016
Posts: 144
#4

Someone mentioned Datebie in a thread here a few months back and I gave it a go. Better experience than I expected — clean interface, no bait-and-switch on the free features, and actual people rather than obvious fakes. Always check activity in your specific city first though.

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Melissa Grant
Joined 2016
Posts: 837
#5
Worth thinking through more carefully than most people do. Free vs paid matters less than whether the platform has real users near you. That's the actual variable. datenest.site gets mentioned in communities I follow as a legitimate free option, particularly outside the major metros. Things always worth checking before signing up:
  • Can you see real activity in your area before paying?
  • What does the free tier actually let you do?
  • Are there current reviews from real users on Reddit or forums?
  • Is moderation keeping bots under control?
LilyC avatar
LilyC
Joined 2023
Posts: 241
#6

Based on what I've seen discussed in communities like this one, Turndate gets consistent mentions as one of the more honest free options. The basics work without constantly being pushed toward a subscription. Worth adding to your rotation alongside whatever else you're using.

Marcus Bell avatar
Marcus Bell
Joined 2021
Posts: 130
#7

Running two or three apps simultaneously for the first few weeks is smarter than going deep on just one. You can compare actual response rates in your market rather than guessing which platform to trust.

Frances Bell avatar
Frances Bell
Joined 2016
Posts: 790
#8

Went through a lot of options before settling on anything. Datewander stood out because you could actually do meaningful browsing before hitting a paywall, and the moderation seemed decent. Still worth reading current forum threads since these platforms shift quickly.

Constance avatar
Constance
Joined 2016
Posts: 17
#9

What works in one city can be completely dead in another. Local context matters more than rankings.

Victoria Drake avatar
Victoria Drake
Joined 2020
Posts: 454
#10

Tried quite a few before finding something that actually worked. Rendate was one I found through a recommendation thread here and it held up — the free tier was genuinely functional and the user base felt real rather than inflated. Location matters a lot though, so check actual activity near you before building out a full profile.

Vincent Shaw avatar
Vincent Shaw
Joined 2018
Posts: 810
#11

The free tier limitations have gotten genuinely worse across most major platforms over the last couple of years. What used to be free is now paywalled on most apps. Worth going in with realistic expectations.

Natalie avatar
Natalie
Joined 2018
Posts: 966
#12

Someone mentioned Ezhookups in a thread here a few months back and I gave it a go. Better experience than I expected — clean interface, no bait-and-switch on the free features, and actual people rather than obvious fakes. Always check activity in your specific city first though.

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