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24 alternatives to Gel

Spend more time socialising and less time planning

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Gel launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Busy Zone▲59

   Find date and time to meet with friends

   2021 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   FreeTime▲208

   Calendly for friends

   2021 · bubble.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   CatchUp▲93

   Schedule hang outs without hassle

   2023 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Break▲200

   An easy way to connect to a larger group of friends

   2021 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Meetlo▲67

   Quickly find a slot of time where all of you can meet.

   2021 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Mesh▲76

   Smarter way to find better dates

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Twenty▲78

   Hang out with friends in real life

   2019 · healthytogether.co · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Meet In The Middle▲243

   Share a link & meet your friends midway

   2018 · mitm.nishchith.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   CooolSpace▲105

   Find the perfect spot for all your events

   2024 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Human 4▲155

    Get active with friends, family, and colleagues

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    LOOPiN!▲65

    Make plans & create activities with friends in a short time

    2021 · loopin.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Palaround▲103

    Meet people you should be friends with.

    2016 · palaroundapp.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Expand Your Calendar▲80

    Your calendar, but better.

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Planmesh▲131

    The easiest way to plan with friends

    2021 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Down▲97

    The easiest way to get together with friends

    2015 · down.life · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Mapbuzz▲114

    Make friends and find places to hangout

    2023 · mapbuzz.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Socially - The Friendship App▲147

    Discover local activities & make new friends

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Initial▲76

    Get things done with friends

    2019 · initial.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    frups▲74

    Find a group to hangout with!

    2019 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Ufree?▲137

    Sort out what day to meet

    2015 · ufr.ee · its alternatives →

21. 21
    1210 - Social Network for Friends▲25

    Spend more time with friends

    2023 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Take a Break▲68

    Reminders to take breaks and sync with others

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    datelab▲64

    Swipe less, date more

    2022 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Let Me Know When▲65

    Find out the best time for event based on participants votes

    2020 · 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 →