Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Circle – Connect with people near you launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Circle▲106

   Connect with people near you

   2017 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Circles▲86

   A private place for the most important people in your life

   2022 · oncircles.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Circle▲753

   The modern community platform for creators

   2020 · circle.so · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Circle▲172

   Internet. Reimagined. Manage content and time online.

   2015 · meetcircle.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Cercle▲116

   The bat signal for your closest friends.

   Jul 2026 · cercle.me · its alternatives →

6. 6
   PSTMRK▲116

   Meet people from around the world (Frontback w/ penpals)

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Beacon▲204

   Signal your availability and hang with friends

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   hello▲157

   Connect with people who share your interests

   2016 · hello.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Circle Up▲74

   Sending the shapes through time and space

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Chat Circles▲71

    Meet people. Hang out. Explore.

    2018 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Circles.app — coordinate your family; organize your life▲6

    2018 · circles.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    my circle▲5

    Meet with your local community. Share news,postings...

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Circle▲66

    Find The Best Things to do Today or Tomorrow in Your Town!

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    circular▲4

    A social networking service and online community.

    2018 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Circle for Bitcoin▲94

    Store and use bitcoin from your phone

    2014 · circle.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    CirclePanel▲92

    End to end User Research Platform

    Jul 2026 · circlepanel.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Lets Connect▲70

    Discover your vibe

    2022 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The Circle▲85

    Working in social media? This book is for you.

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Circle▲126

    Your playground to create, remix, and collab with AI

    Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Wittycircle▲129

    Networking tool for entrepreneurs, makers and curious minds.

    2016 · wittycircle.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Present 2.0▲85

    Do things with people nearby

    2018 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Grouper 3.0▲129

    Meet awesome people with your friends

    2014 · rays-wheels.net · its alternatives →

23. 23
    KarmaCircles▲98

    Advise others or receive free advice from 14000+ experts

    2016 · karmacircles.com · its alternatives →

24. 24AC
    Ahoy – Connect with people near you▲6

    2019 · ahoy.fm · 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 →