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24 alternatives to Backpack
Discover and interact with like-minded people on campus.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Backpack launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Facebook Campus▲108A space to help students connect with fellow classmates
2020 · facebook.com · its alternatives →
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Meet campus companion your ultimate school buddy
2023 · highcian.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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Cliques▲78Find & match with people that have the same interests as you
2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Chatr.▲81A location based social media for college campuses.
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Discover local activities & make new friends
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Organise your school life inside Notion
2021 · easlo.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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Campus Books▲92All your university textbooks in one place
2018 · stefanbradl.com · its alternatives →
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Scoutivity▲65Discover and join activities around your school or campus
2015 · scoutivity.com · its alternatives →
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FriendStart▲114Meet like-minded people and attend events together
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Campus Cribz▲106College student rentals and roommate matching
2014 · campuscribz.com · its alternatives →
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