Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to NEAR

Helping adventurers experience global, like a local

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NEAR launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Facebook Local▲363

   Discover places to go and events happening near you

   2017 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Presence▲884

   Connect with your community and culture in new places

   2024 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   North▲459

   Discover, remember, and share great places with friends

   2024 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   INDI App▲59

   Experience like a local

   2022 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Party with a Local▲268

   Connecting travelers & locals who want to party.

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   NearYou▲27

   The social network for your local connections

   2025 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Spotted by Locals 2.0▲125

   Truly local tips in 70+ cities

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Touring▲385

   The ultimate app for travellers, works literally everywhere

   2024 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Nearby Nearby▲6

   One Search, Endless Connections

   2024 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Around▲78

    Find people to hang out with.

    2018 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Beach Nearby▲299

    Discover the best beaches near you

    2021 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Routes.guide▲202

    Explore a city through personal itineraries made by locals.

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Awayn App▲85

    Discover outdoor adventures and Meetup events near you

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Local▲66

    Stays & experiences recommended by local experts

    2023 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Simply Local▲113

    Hyperlocal social network with channels, area-broadcast

    2022 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Camplike▲114

    Organize or attend an outdoor event around the world

    2017 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Around▲7

    Local shopping app

    Oct 2025 · thearoundhub.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    PartyWith▲143

    Connecting people who love to party - anytime, anywhere.

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    localsnear.me▲77

    A simple app to find your next favorite coffee shop

    2019 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Present▲79

    Do Things with People Nearby

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Kaktus App▲68

    Find locals based on your interests & explore city together

    2019 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Mapmelon▲68

    Upload your next location and check where your friends are

    2022 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Impact Local▲73

    A mobile app changing how we discover and support charities

    2023 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    NearestBuzz▲83

    Connect to the buzz near you, anonymously!

    2017 · 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 →