A free, open-source event platform for community organizers. Think Meetup, but free for communities and open source.
Live now: platform.openmeet.net
Meetup charges organizers $200+/year just to host community events. We believe tools for bringing people together should be freely available to everyone.
| What's Different | |
|---|---|
| Free forever | No organizer fees for groups of any size |
| Open source | Run your own instance or use the community instance |
| AT Protocol native | Sign in with your AT Protocol identity, own your data |
| No lock-in | Export your data anytime, or self-host |
| Repository | Description | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| openmeet-api | Backend API | NestJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL |
| openmeet-platform | Frontend web app | Vue 3, Quasar, TypeScript |
| survey | AT Protocol polling service | Go, Templ, HTMX |
- Events — One-time or recurring, with RSVP management and waitlists
- Groups — Build communities around shared interests
- Real-time chat — Matrix-powered group and event chat
- Multiple auth options — Email, Google, GitHub, or AT Protocol
- AT Protocol integration — Your events sync to your Personal Data Server
300+ users across ~50 groups, including:
- Kona Freethinkers — Community discussion group
- Coast Riders Motorcycle Club — Motorcycle club
- Book clubs, tech meetups, hobby groups, and more
OpenMeet is community-driven and we need help in many areas:
| Area | How You Can Help |
|---|---|
| Use It | Create a group — it's free |
| Marketing | Spread the word, write blog posts, share on social media |
| Feature Ideas | Open an issue with requests from your community's needs |
| Funding | Help cover hosting (~$350/month) at platform.openmeet.net/support |
| Development | Browse good first issues across all repos |
Resources:
- Roadmap — What's coming next
- Discord — Chat with the community
- Bluesky — Follow @openmeet.net
- FAQ — Common questions
Contact: support@openmeet.net