Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Dotspot

Evolving the way the world discovers places.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dotspot launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Google Trips▲810

   Exploring the world with all your travel info in one place

   2016 · blog.google · its alternatives →

2. 2
   North▲461

   Discover, remember, and share great places with friends

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Dot by New Computer▲253

   A living AI journal that talks back

   2024 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Swarm 5.0▲426

   Keep up & meet up w/ your friends (pre-launch)

   2017 · swarmapp.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Tailbox▲480

   Mix of PokemonGo and Tiktok for travel

   2024 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Dot Go▲62

   Connect with things around you

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Dot 2 Dot▲105

   Connect the dots and become an artist

   2017 · dottodot.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   BikeSpot▲95

   We help you explore our world and meet adventurers

   2021 · bikespot.fr · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Dots▲315

   Automation and insights for your Slack + Discord communities

   2021 · dots.community · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Spotted by Locals 2.0▲125

    Truly local tips in 70+ cities

    2018 · spottedbylocals.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Dot The Spot▲63

    Mark, share, and discover places. Never forget a good place.

    2014 · dotthespot.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    dotstorming▲67

    A space for real-time brainstorming and decision making

    2021 · dotstorming.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Google Maps 4.0▲270

    New material design brings bold graphics and fluid motion

    2014 · google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Welcome 2.0▲98

    Discover the best places from your favorite people

    2021 · dorsia.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Routes.guide▲202

    Explore a city through personal itineraries made by locals.

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Humbo iOS app▲164

    Find bucket list-worthy places nearby, and really far away

    2023 · humbo.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Herodot AI▲204

    Travel at any place like with a personal local guide

    Jan 2026 · herodot.ai · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Spot▲125

    Map-based video sharing app

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    TravelMind ▲128

    AI-powered city discovery built on taste, not reviews

    Jun 2026 · travelmindapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    TicSpot▲6

    Your Ultimate Event Ticketing App

    2024 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Life in Dots▲80

    A simple way to remember your posts on Facebook.

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Dot -location at its best-▲2

    Discover what’s happening anywhere in the world on the map

    Feb 2026 · hidot.social · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Spotted Places▲89

    Discover new experiences from friends.

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    wanderwell▲70

    Browse or curate the perfect travel experiences

    2022 · qrco.de · 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 →