Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to MEL
A new kind of men's publication for a new kind of man
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. MEL launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Smashd▲94New publication that focuses on tech, culture & hustle
2015 · smashd.co · its alternatives →
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Lifestyle website w/ content to help men become better men
2015 · artofmanliness.com · its alternatives →
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The Outline▲226A new kind of publication for a new kind of human
2016 · theoutline.com · its alternatives →
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Fatherly▲169A practical resource for guys entering that next phase
2014 · fatherly.com · its alternatives →
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The Distance▲76A new online magazine from 37Signals
2014 · thedistance.basecamp.com · its alternatives →
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Radiotopia▲112A podcasting revolution: remaking public radio
2014 · radiotopia.fm · its alternatives →
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Subscription based self-experimentation
2015 · doubleblinded.com · its alternatives →
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