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24 alternatives to SpotChat

A millennial focused travel platform ✈️🌎

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SpotChat launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   MapChat – A simple location based chat in 300 lines of code▲205

   2015 · idoco.github.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Spot 2.0▲288

   The next-gen communication app for teams

   2022 · spotvirtual.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Tripover▲56

   Travel, social media, make friends, travel info

   2023 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Instant Map Chat▲198

   Chat with people in real-time on a Google Map

   2016 · introvert.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   #nomads▲169

   A chat community for digital nomads

   2014 · nomads.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Mapmelon▲68

   Upload your next location and check where your friends are

   2022 · mapmelon.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Bants!▲77

   Location based group chat in the browser

   2021 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   SurfChat▲171

   Chat with anyone on any website

   2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

9. 9GY
   Geochat – You are your city. Speak to the world▲20

   2016 · geochat.hackclub.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    MyTripChat▲12

    Messaging for Travelers 💬🌎

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    GoChat▲152

    Location-based chat for Pokemon Go

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    OpenChat▲108

    10,000 ways to use ChatGPT

    2023 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Backpack Chat▲79

    See where your friends are traveling

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Airchat▲72

    Location-based chatting with group controls

    2013 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MapChat▲6

    Simple location-based chat web app

    2015 · idoco.github.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    EarthChat▲128

    A chat app with real-time universal language translations

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    TravelBud▲84

    Connect with travelers, whether you are local or traveling

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Worldpackers▲160

    Exchange your skills for accommodation

    2015 · worldpackers.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Subchat▲99

    Topic driven messaging app!

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    UseChat▲128

    ChatGPT on your website for your users

    2023 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Blastchat▲88

    A push notification themed mass messaging app

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Travel Friends▲99

    Meetup with other travelers in a new place

    2022 · travelfriends.xyz · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Journy▲97

    Track your travels and compare with your friends

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    YourTravels▲113

    Share your travels and connect with others

    2023 · 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 →