The short answer
What is the best app to meet people from other countries for free?
It depends on your goal. If you do not want to pay to see other countries, Flame includes it for free, together with matches and chat, and works in your browser. On Tinder, seeing other cities and countries requires Passport, a paid feature, although its community is much bigger. If you mainly want to practise a language rather than date, apps such as HelloTalk or Tandem fit better.
| What it is | A dating and friendship app for adults (18+), in English and Spanish |
|---|---|
| Price | Sign-up, profile, matches and chat are free; 15 free likes every 24 hours |
| Other countries | Free and on by default: you see people near you first, then people from other countries |
| Where people are | Members in more than 30 countries, most of them in Spain and Latin America |
| How to use it | In your browser, or installed on Android or iPhone without going through an app store |
| Safety | Optional selfie verification, blocking, reporting and approximate distance only |
How it works
How to meet people from other countries on Flame
You do not need a paid plan or a fake location:
- Create your free profile. Photos, a short bio and what you are looking for.
- Start with people nearby. Flame shows you people close to you first.
- Carry on with other countries. When you run out of profiles in your area, you see people in your country and then in other countries. It is on for everyone by default.
- Like and match. You get 15 free likes every 24 hours.
- Chat with your matches. Chat is free and unlimited.
Who you will meet
Who you will find on Flame
Flame has members in more than 30 countries, and most of them live in Spain and Latin America. That makes it a natural choice if you would like to meet people from Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and nearby countries, or if you are learning Spanish and want real conversations.
You do not need to speak Spanish: the app works in English, and many people are happy to chat in English. If you share no language, you can use an external translator, because Flame does not translate messages.
Tips
How to connect with someone from another country
- Say where you are from and which languages you speak. Put it in your bio: it gives people something to talk about from the first message.
- Ask about their everyday life. Their food, their city or their customs are more interesting than the usual questions.
- Agree on a time to talk. With a time difference, knowing when each of you is free avoids long silences.
- Have a video call before planning a trip.
- Talk early about what you want. With distance involved, it helps to know you both want the same thing.
Your profile
What to put on your profile
- Where you live and where you are from. «Born in Toronto, living in Madrid for two years» starts more conversations than a city name.
- Your languages. If you speak some Spanish, even a little, say so.
- Any trips you are planning. A planned trip gives a real reason to talk and maybe to meet.
- A photo of your place. Your street, your beach or your favourite food sparks questions.
- What you are looking for. Friendship, something casual or a relationship: with distance, be clear from the start.
Before you choose
Apps to meet people from other countries, compared
| What you need | Flame | Tinder | Language apps (HelloTalk, Tandem) |
|---|---|---|---|
| See people from other countries without paying | Yes | No, Passport is paid | Yes |
| Built for dating | Yes | Yes | No, for practising languages |
| Chat without paying | Yes, with your matches | Yes, with your matches | Check each app |
| Use it without downloading | Yes, in the browser | Has a web version | Check each app |
Prepared by the Flame team from each app's public information. Terms change often: check them before paying.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free app to meet people from other countries?
Yes. On Flame, seeing people from other countries is free, and so are matching and chatting with your matches. You do not need a paid plan for that.
Which app do people use to date foreigners?
It depends on your goal. Tinder has a very large community, but seeing other countries is paid. Flame includes it for free.
Where are Flame's members from?
From more than 30 countries, most of them in Spain and Latin America.
Can I choose a specific country?
No. Flame shows you people nearby first and then people from other countries, but you cannot filter by one particular country.
Do I have to pay to chat with people abroad?
No. If you match, chat is free and unlimited, wherever the other person lives.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. Flame works in English and Spanish. Many members speak some English, and you can use an external translator if needed.
Does Flame translate messages?
No. The app is in English and Spanish but does not include a translator.
How many free likes do I get?
You get 15 free likes every 24 hours. Optional paid plans add more.
Do I need to download anything?
No. It works in your browser, and you can install it on Android or iPhone without going through an app store.
Is my exact location shown?
No. Flame only shows an approximate distance.