Meetup is a popular platform for organizing community gatherings, but many groups look for free or open‑source tools with similar event‑creation, RSVP, and communication features. Below is a curated list of 20 free‑tier or open‑source event‑management solutions that can serve as alternatives to Meetup.
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Widely used event platform offering a free tier for free‑admission events, with ticketing, RSVP, and basic promotion tools.
Leverages Facebook’s massive user base; create public or private events, manage RSVPs, and share updates directly on the social network.
Simple calendar sharing with event details, invitations, and automatic reminders; integrates with Gmail and Google Workspace.
Free tier includes event pages, RSVP forms, and basic analytics; ideal for small community meet‑ups and workshops.
Free plan supports unlimited events with custom RSVP forms, guest lists, and email confirmations.
Offers a free plan for free events, featuring ticketing, registration forms, and simple promotion tools.
Zero‑fee ticketing for free events; provides customizable event pages, QR code tickets, and basic attendee management.
Community‑focused platform with free tier for grassroots groups; includes event calendars, RSVP, and discussion boards.
Free plan offers event registration, ticketing, and basic reporting for non‑profit and community events.
Free tier includes event page creation, RSVP tracking, and simple email communication.
Drag‑and‑drop event page builder with a free plan that includes RSVP forms and basic analytics.
Free version provides event registration, ticketing, and attendee check‑in via mobile app.
Free for events without ticket fees; includes customizable registration pages and email confirmations.
Open‑source ERP module; free to use for creating events, managing registrations, and handling payments.
FOSSASIA’s open‑source event management platform; self‑hosted solution with ticketing, agenda, and speaker management.
Free tier for community events, offering event pages, RSVP, and basic attendee analytics.
Free plan includes event registration, ticketing, and simple marketing tools for small meet‑ups.
Free event discovery and promotion platform; organizers can list events and manage RSVPs at no cost.