Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Groups

A new way to plan a night out with friends

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 2 we have checked on their own sites, 2 of them free or with a free tier. Groups launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Planmesh▲131

   The easiest way to plan with friends

   2021 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Meetup for iOS and Androidfree tier▲343

   Discover groups that are all about the things you love

   2016 · meetup.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   ThereOrSquare▲66

   The ultimate party planning app to bring friends together

   2020 · thereorsquare.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   LOOPiN!▲65

   Make plans & create activities with friends in a short time

   2021 · loopin.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Potluck▲191

   A better way to plan things with your friends

   2019 · potluck.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   frups▲74

   Find a group to hangout with!

   2019 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   FriendStart▲114

   Meet like-minded people and attend events together

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Campground▲109

   Meet fans, stream together

   2022 · campground.xyz · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Party With Me▲69

   Find parties nearby

   2023 · party-with-me.net · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Knowherefree tier▲15

    Discover, plan, and attend local events with friends

    2024 · knowheresocial.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Hoku▲87

    The best way to organize your group travel plans

    2021 · hoku.travel · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Teamwise: City groups & events▲85

    Discover events, join groups and create memories

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Lets Finally Meet!▲164

    Where friends finally meet

    2024 · letsfinallymeet.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    GroupMeet▲72

    Swipe and match into friend groups.

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Nighthero▲73

    A smarter way to party

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Plans▲101

    The ultimate social event planner app for real-life meetups!

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Facebook Groups▲183

    This app gives you a dedicated space for you and your groups

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Groupify▲69

    For when you're bored of being bored

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Break▲200

    An easy way to connect to a larger group of friends

    2021 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Twenty▲78

    Hang out with friends in real life

    2019 · healthytogether.co · its alternatives →

21. 21
    FestiPlannr▲128

    Easier festival planning for you and your friends

    2024 · festiplannr.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Streak: The Party App▲113

    Discover, create & attend events in your area

    2023 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    WineNights▲73

    Organize events, discover and enjoy wine with friends

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Groups by Hoku▲120

    The best way to organize your group travel plans

    2022 · 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 →