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Alternatives

The best Meetup alternatives

Find local groups and events for your interests. If it is not working for you, here are 7 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Meetup (the app you have)FreeiPhone, Android-
JodelFreeiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
TownSq CommunityFreeiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
DiscordFreeEverywhereyou need it on Windows, Mac and Linux
LinkedInFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
myQ CommunityFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
Circle CommunitiesFreeAppleyou want a close match
Mighty NetworksFreeAppleyou want a close match
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Discord

Free; Nitro Basic $2.99/month; Nitro $9.99/month
Discord screenshot from the App Store

Free voice, video and text chat app built around community servers.

Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux and you make content.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb

We matched these apps to Meetup by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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