Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Bark

Connect with the people around you, by barking like a dog

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Bark launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Bark 2.0 for Android▲75

   Connecting people nearby with a bark

   2016 · barkapp.co · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Bark▲88

   Be a part of your dogs social life

   2018 · itsbarkapp.firebaseapp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   BarkBoard▲87

   Texting just went to the dogs. New emojis, doodles, and more

   2015 · bark.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   DogSync▲109

   Make taking care of your dogs easy and communicative

   2015 · dogsync.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Bark'N'Borrow▲81

   Online matchmaking, but to borrow a dog

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   BarkBuddy▲161

   Tinder for dogs. Adopt cute pups that need a home.

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Bark.▲5

   Online communication, reinvented.

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Say BARK!▲70

   Talking dog holiday cards from the makers of BarkBox

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   dogdings▲104

   A keyboard for dogs, made by dogs

   2016 · dogdings.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    PUPPY.PICS▲61

    Social picture sharing app for all dog lovers

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    PetsJoin▲128

    A pet social network

    2022 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Path Talk Places▲159

    Message People and Places in One App

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Whale 2.0▲185

    Video Q&A with your Twitter friends

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    BarkCam▲94

    The first camera app designed to make your pup a star

    2014 · bark.co · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Point for iOS▲243

    Send and discuss links with friends, now on your iPhone

    2015 · getpoint.co · its alternatives →

16. 16
    BarkBox▲85

    Twitter's 1st dogbot: an incredibly helpful digital collie!

    2016 · twitter.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Doglar▲96

    Tinder for dogs

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Connect by Twitter▲103

    A better way to connect with people

    2016 · blog.x.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Slobbr▲99

    A Foursquare for dogs

    2017 · slobbr.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    HeadTalker▲131

    Get your message viral on social media

    2015 · headtalker.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Paws Like Me▲98

    Search and find your perfect dog

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    BarkBox▲111

    A monthly box of dog goodies.

    2014 · barkbox.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    BarkBuddy▲90

    Find new friends for yourself and your dog!

    2023 · barkbuddy.tilda.ws · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Hello for iOS▲125

    Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →