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Meetup vs ProfileGrid
Both stand on community platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
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.
Visit Meetup Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
ProfileGrid offers a free plan and paid plans differentiated by site allowance and support duration. Review the listed prices and terms, particularly the one-site Premium limit and Premium+ one-time payment.
Visit ProfileGridThe facts
| Meetup | ProfileGrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard Organizer subscription: $174.99 a year | Premium: $79, paid once |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Maker | Meetup | Not published |
| Website | meetup.com | profilegrid.co |
| On community platforms | #7 of 126 | #3 of 126 |
Meetup: 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.
ProfileGrid: what it does well
- Free Core plan includes 90+ features.
- Core includes free extensions.
- Premium covers one site with one year of updates and support.
- Premium+ includes unlimited sites and lifetime support.
What to know first
- Premium is listed at $79 a month.
- Premium is for one site.
- Premium+ costs $139 as a one-time payment.
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