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24 alternatives to The "South By" Guides

Find the best places and artists at SXSW15

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The "South By" Guides launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   SXSW GO▲87

   Official 2016 mobile guide to South by Southwest

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   hire@sxsw▲56

   Find and post freelance gigs at sxsw

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   SXDiscover 2017▲127

   Match your Spotify to find bands at SXSW

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Austin 100▲63

   NPR curates what to listen to at SXSW 2015

   2015 · apps.npr.org · its alternatives →

5. 5
   SXSW Go 2017▲81

   Discover the epic SXSW 2017 lineup

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Swag Packages▲79

   Custom merchandise packages for sxsw

   2014 · game-corner.actionflash.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Laun.ch▲74

   Easiest way to find apps launching at SXSW

   2014 · laun.ch · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Skedaddle▲114

   Buspool to your favorite destinations

   2017 · alohafamilychiro.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   SXSW by WillCall▲66

   Register for every SXSW party, courtesy of WillCall

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    SpotShare▲56

    Discover & share the best spots

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    elsewhere by Hitlist▲73

    discover places you're statistically likely to enjoy

    2015 · elsewhere.hitlistapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Guidesmob▲61

    Interactive city and college town guides at your fingertips

    2014 · guidesmob.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    LocalYoo▲64

    Find great tours and things to do hosted by locals

    2015 · localyoo.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    WunderWalk▲94

    Your tour guide & concierge to explore any city

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    TriplAgent▲71

    Insider City Guides from Locals

    2014 · triplagent.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Sosh▲93

    Discover and share local activities

    2014 · sosh.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Placescore▲54

    The fight for your favorite places

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    SXDiscover▲69

    Custom SXSW itineraries based on your Spotify account

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Atlas Obscura▲110

    A guide to wondrous and curious places

    2014 · atlasobscura.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    GigScout▲72

    Find local live music!

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    SXSW Panel name generator▲59

    Oh, the panels you'll see!

    2015 · marketplace.org · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Wander & Trade▲54

    Marketplace for local products from around the world

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Inside.co▲101

    Modern guides to travel

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    EquipBoard▲106

    The Ultimate Gear Site for Fans

    2014 · equipboard.com · its alternatives →

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