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24 alternatives to Ripple

A new professional network from the creators of Tinder

Ripple is a professional networking app that lets users swipe through potential connections to build their professional network. Created by the makers of Tinder, it allows users to connect with people they meet locally… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Ripple launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Ripple, an app for sending links to your friends▲23

   2014 · getripple.co · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Ripple▲157

   Take control of your emotions and win the day, every day

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Ping▲560

   Digital business card

   2017 · wurqs.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Tender▲443

   Like tinder, but only photos of my wife & only right swipes

   2025 · its alternatives →

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   Ripple▲69

   Connect socially within your locality

   2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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   Ripple ▲13

   The anti-meeting app. Solve meetings before they happen.

   Nov 2025 · ripple.team · its alternatives →

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   Ripple▲5

   Professional networking, solved.

   2018 · rippleapp.com · its alternatives →

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   Swipe Files▲512

   Content, community, and courses to master marketing

   2021 · swipefiles.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Waves▲133

   Choose matches based on your sexual fantasies & fetishes

   2019 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Bond▲338

    A simple app that reminds you to keep in touch with people

    2014 · getbond.co · its alternatives →

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    Connect.Club 2.0▲297

    Social network in the Metaverse for genuine human connection

    2021 · connect.club · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Surf▲190

    Flipboard's new app for browsing the open social web

    2024 · about.surf.social · its alternatives →

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    Alley▲75

    Tinder for tennis

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Ripple▲75

    Group Chat With People Nearby

    2014 · 01kuwin.net · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Meet▲133

    Bridging the networking gap one swipe at a time

    2024 · cake.me · its alternatives →

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    I built a tool to expand your network (that introverts will love)▲229

    As someone who struggles with social anxiety, expanding my network through traditional means has always been challenging. I found existing networking apps either too spammy (LinkedIn) or too much like professional dating (Bumble Bizz), and they just didn’t work for me. About a year ago, I developed a matching system for a local startup accelerator. This system connected founders, mentors, and investors based on industries, skills, and job functions, facilitating over 5,000 meetings that led to some amazing outcomes. Inspired by this success, I enhanced the system to focus on email…

    2024 · moreoverlap.com · its alternatives →

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    Cap▲170

    A backchannel for fun with your friends (beta)

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Boardroom▲165

    Dating for professionals

    2024 · heyboardroom.com · its alternatives →

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    Ripple▲60

    Enterprise blockchain solution for global payments

    2018 · ripple.com · its alternatives →

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    Ripple▲69

    Share your thoughts with people near you - and beyond

    2015 · getkefi.com · its alternatives →

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    miniDot▲93

    Make real connections by sharing stories

    2017 · minidot.openmouse.co · its alternatives →

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    Surf▲81

    Make new friends through real-time video chat

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Ripple▲65

    Keep your close friends closer

    2014 · heyripple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    ripplet▲104

    freelance local services - ask or provide help to others

    2020 · rippletapp.com · its alternatives →

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