Meetup Alternatives

Meetup is described as 'Connect with over 60 million users worldwide to create, manage, and join groups and events based on interests. Explore local and online gatherings' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Meetup for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, Android, iPad and Self-Hosted apps. The best Meetup alternative is Mobilizon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Meetup are Luma Events, Apple Invites, Get Together and Agorakit.

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Meetup alternatives page was last updated Feb 4, 2025
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  1. Mobilizon icon

    Mobilizon

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    From a friends and familiy birthday party to a march for climate change, today, our gatherings are trapped in the tech giants' platforms. How to get organized, how to click on “I join” without providing intimate data on Facebook or locking yourself in MeetUp?

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Mobilizon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Federated
    4.  Event management
    5.  Event discovery
    6.  Community events
    7.  Public communities discovery
    8.  Multiple Profiles
    9. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    10.  Federation
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Community-based

    Mobilizon VS Meetup

     
    Comments about Mobilizon as an Alternative to Meetup
    inshilon
    Positive Dec 25, 2020
    2

    Mobilizon features most of what Meetup has to offer, and it is completely free and owned typically by individuals and small communities, that won't exploit you.

    Guest
    Positive Jan 18, 2025
    0

    It is free and open source

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    • Almost everyone thinks Mobilizon is a great Meetup alternative.

    • Mobilizon is the most popular Web-based, Android, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Meetup.

    • Mobilizon is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Meetup.

    • Mobilizon is Free and Open SourceMeetup is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mobilizon is Decentralized and Privacy focusedMeetup is not according to our users
  2. Luma Events icon

    Luma Events

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    Luma is a platform for organizing events. It allows users to create an event page, send invites, collect registrations, and interact with guests.

    39 Luma Events alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Luma Events screenshot 1

    Luma Events Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Send newsletter
    4.  Online community platform
    5.  Event management
    6.  Integrated Chat
    7.  Community events
    8.  Community-based

    Luma Events VS Meetup

     

    • Luma Events is the most popular iPhone alternative to Meetup.

    • Luma Events is Free and ProprietaryMeetup is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Apple Invites icon

    Apple Invites

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    Create unique invitations and bring people together for life’s most exciting moments. Customize the background of your invitation with a photo from your library, or choose an emoji background to bring your event to life.

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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    Apple Invites screenshot 1

    Apple Invites Features

    1. iCloud icon  ICloud Integration
    2.  Rsvp
    3.  Sync with iCloud
    4. Apple Photos icon  Apple Photos integration
    5. Apple Music icon  Apple Music integration
    6.  Event management

    Apple Invites VS Meetup

     
  5. Get Together icon

    Get Together

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    Get Together is an open source event manager for local communities.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Get Together Features

    1.  Community events
    2.  Public communities discovery
    3.  Location-based
    4.  Event discovery

    Get Together VS Meetup

     
    Comments about Get Together as an Alternative to Meetup
    Guest
    Positive Dec 30, 2018
    2

    The service is free and open source, allows you to search based on location, and is available for teams to use.

    inshilon
    Positive Aug 23, 2020
    0

    It allows to create location-based groups, just like Meetup, and plan events for them.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Get Together is a great Meetup alternative.

    • Get Together is Free and Open SourceMeetup is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Agorakit icon

    Agorakit

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    Agorakit is web-based, open source groupware for citizens. By creating collaborative groups, people can discuss topics, organize events, store files and keep everyone updated as needed.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Agorakit screenshot 1

    Agorakit Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Email Notifications

    Agorakit VS Meetup

     
    Comments about Agorakit as an Alternative to Meetup
    Guest
    Positive Mar 25, 2018
    1

    Almost all the features of meetup, but for free

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    • Agorakit is Free and Open SourceMeetup is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. AllEvents icon

    AllEvents

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    AllEvents is a go-to guide for events & experiences with 250 Million+ Events & 40,000 Cities around the globe. It is an event discovery platform where you can sell tickets online.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    AllEvents screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Event discovery
    2. Facebook icon  Facebook integration
    3.  Mobile friendly
    4.  Email invitations
    5.  Event management
    6.  Trends

    AllEvents VS Meetup

     

    • AllEvents is the most popular iPad alternative to Meetup.

    • AllEvents is Free and ProprietaryMeetup is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. DownToMeet icon

    DownToMeet

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    DownToMeet is a platform to organize, find, and attend group events. If you're down to meet people in your area and find new friends, you belong here.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    DownToMeet Features

    1.  Meeting
    2.  Event discovery
    3.  Event management
    4.  Scheduling
    5.  Local Search

    DownToMeet VS Meetup

     
    Comments about DownToMeet as an Alternative to Meetup
    AstridChristyne
    Positive Aug 19, 2018
    1

    Some of the design is a carbon copy and is very promising. The cost is less (free while in beta).

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    • Almost everyone thinks DownToMeet is a great Meetup alternative.

    • DownToMeet is Free Personal and ProprietaryMeetup is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Gancio icon

    Gancio

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    A shared agenda for local communities.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Home of the first gancio instance

    Gancio Features

    1. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    2.  Agenda

    Gancio VS Meetup

     
  11. Hobbytwin icon

    Hobbytwin

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    Meet people with similar hobbies, similar interests and similar career/professional skills you love anywhere in the globe.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Hobbytwin screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    3.  Support for @mentions
    4.  End-to-End Encryption

    Hobbytwin VS Meetup

     
  12. Partiful icon

    Partiful

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    Plan, customize, and manage your events effortlessly. Invite friends, share updates, find convenient times, and create interactive event pages, all in one place.

    39 Partiful alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Partiful screenshot 1
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    Partiful Features

    1.  Event management

    Partiful VS Meetup

     
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