Free, open-source alternatives to Meetup
Find and organise local groups and events. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Meetup, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
MobilizonBest match
Federated tool that helps you find, create and organise events and groups.
Gancio
Local community event and agenda sharing.
gathio
Self-destructing, shareable, no-registration event pages.
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Why replace Meetup?
Meetup works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Meetup?
Mobilizon is the closest open-source replacement for Meetup in our list. Gancio and gathio are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Meetup?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.