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Meetup
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What Meetup is
Meetup helps people discover local groups and events around shared interests, while giving organizers tools to build and manage communities. Organizers can create groups and events, communicate with members, and appoint a leadership team. Members can use the mobile app to find upcoming events, discover groups, stay in touch afterward, and manage groups or plan events from a phone. Meetup supports private spaces and moderation tools, and has apps for iOS and Android as well as web access. Membership is free. Organizer plans vary in capacity: Starter includes one group, unlimited members, two in-person events monthly and up to 10 attendees per event. Standard includes three groups with unlimited events and attendees; Pro lists unlimited groups, events and attendees. Meetup Pro adds features such as attendee email access, custom registration forms, email list export, Mailchimp integration and community insights. Standard Organizer subscription is listed at $29.99 a month, while PRO is $47 a month, billed every six months per group. Prices can vary by location and available offers, with the exact amount shown during activation.
Who it suits
Meetup suits people looking for local groups and events, and organizers who want tools to communicate with members and plan activities. Meetup Pro is presented for managing and growing communities across multiple groups.
What it does well
- Free membership is available.
- Organizers can create groups and events.
- Mobile apps support finding and managing events.
- Pro includes community insights and Mailchimp integration.
- Private spaces and moderation tools are listed.
What to know first
- Starter limits events to two in-person per month.
- Starter caps each event at 10 attendees.
- Organizer subscription prices can vary by location and offers.
- API access to create OAuth consumers requires active Pro.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1 group · Unlimited members · 2 in-person events per month · 10 attendees per event | On request |
| Standard | 3 groups · Unlimited events · Unlimited attendees | On request |
| Pro | Unlimited groups · Unlimited events · Unlimited attendees | On request |
| Standard Organizer subscription | yearly · up to 3 groups · unlimited events and attendees | $174.99 a year |
| Standard Organizer subscription | monthly · up to 3 groups · unlimited events and attendees | $29.99 a month |
| PRO Organizer subscription | 6 months, per group per month · unlimited groups · unlimited events and attendees | $47 a month |
| Standard Organizer subscription | 6 months · up to 3 groups · unlimited events and attendees | $99.99, paid once |
As meetup.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Meetup website
- Create a free membership
- Use the web app or install the Android or iOS app
- Find local groups and upcoming events
- Create a group or event if you are organizing
- Activate an organizer subscription when needed
Verdict
Meetup combines event discovery with organizer tools, from free membership to larger-scale Pro community features. Organizers should check group and attendee limits and confirm the subscription price during activation.
Questions
Is Meetup free?
Meetup states that membership is free, and a free plan is available.
Which platforms does Meetup support?
Meetup supports the web, Android, iOS, and an API.
What does Meetup Pro add?
Meetup Pro adds attendee email access, custom registration forms, email-list export, Mailchimp integration, multi-group and hybrid events, cross-group messages, unlimited groups, and community insights.
What are the listed organizer subscriptions?
Standard Organizer subscription is $29.99 a month, billed monthly, for up to three groups with unlimited events and attendees. PRO Organizer subscription is $47 a month, billed every six months per group, with unlimited groups, events, and attendees.
Does Meetup provide an API?
Yes. The API uses GraphQL, but only active Meetup Pro subscribers can create new OAuth consumers, and approval is not guaranteed.
How can users contact support?
Users can submit a ticket through Meetup's Contact Form, and support agents can follow up by email when needed.
Facts from Meetup's own pages
- API access
- Meetup's API uses GraphQL, and only members with an active Meetup Pro subscription can create new OAuth consumers; approval is not guaranteed. · help.meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- API limits
- The API exposes only limited member profile fields and excludes sensitive personal information and private or internal fields. · help.meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Event hosting
- Yes · meetup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Founded
- Meetup says it was founded in 2002. · meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free membership
- Meetup states that membership is free. · meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · meetup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Mobile app
- The Meetup app lets users find upcoming events, discover local groups, stay in touch after events, and manage groups and plan events from a phone. · meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- both · meetup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Moderation tools
- Yes · meetup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Organizer tools
- Organizers can create groups and events, communicate with members, and appoint a leadership team. · help.meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Price variation
- Organizer subscription prices are starting prices and can vary by location and available offers; the exact price is shown during subscription activation. · help.meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Meetup says it uses technical and organizational measures, including server security controls, employee training, and firewalls, while noting that absolute security cannot be guaranteed. · help.meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Private spaces
- Yes · meetup.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Pro community management
- Meetup Pro supports unlimited groups, multi-group and hybrid events, cross-group messages, and community insights. · meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Pro email and integration
- Meetup Pro offers attendee email access, custom registration forms, email list export, and a Mailchimp integration. · meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Meetup helps people discover local groups and events and connect over shared interests. · meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact Meetup Support by submitting a ticket through its Contact Form, and support agents can follow up by email when needed. · help.meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Who Pro serves
- Meetup Pro is presented as a tool for managing and growing large-scale communities across multiple groups. · meetup.com, 11 Oct 2026
Where Meetup stands on Freedom251
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