Apps Like Meetup for Events & Making Friends
Meetup isn’t the only option anymore. Today’s social apps focus on real events, real people, and actually showing up.
Popular Apps Like Meetup
- Meetup – Group-based communities with mixed activity levels
- Eventbrite – Event discovery, but limited social interaction
- Facebook Events – Broad reach, low engagement quality
- Friendli Social – Event-based social app built for meeting people naturally
What Most Meetup Alternatives Get Wrong
Many Meetup alternatives still rely on forums, group memberships, or passive browsing. This often leads to low turnout and shallow connections.
Why Friendli Is Different
- Discover events happening near you
- See who’s actually going
- Meet people organically at real events
- No pressure, no awkward messaging-first culture
Who These Apps Are Best For
- People new to a city
- College students and young adults
- Anyone looking to make friends without dating apps