Group activities with real people in your city.
Meet5 is a leisure app built around group activities — hiking, dining out, concerts, sports, games, you name it. You browse events near you, join one that looks good, and show up to meet five or more people in person. Anyone can create an activity, and a group chat opens before the event so you can get a feel for who's coming. With over 2.5 million users and 550,000+ activities completed, it's one of the largest activity-based friendship platforms in Europe and the US.
How it works
Download the app, create a profile, and select your region to see available activities near you. Browse events by category — hiking, dining, parties, sports, culture, games — or use filters to narrow it down. Join an activity that interests you, and you'll be added to a group chat with other participants so you can coordinate before the event. You can also create your own activities and invite others. After the event, mark people you clicked with as favorites and invite them to future activities. The more you attend, the more tailored your invitations become.
Who it's for
People who'd rather bond over a shared activity than sit across from a stranger at coffee. Anyone in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, or the US who wants a low-pressure way to meet locals. Newcomers to a city who want to build a social circle through doing things, not swiping. Group-oriented people who find 1:1 friend dates awkward but thrive when there's an activity to anchor the conversation.
What works
Activity-based format takes the pressure off — you're there to do something, not just make small talk. Massive user base (2.5 million+) means plenty of events to choose from in supported regions. All core activity features are completely free. User verification process keeps the community legitimate. You can create your own events, not just join existing ones.
What doesn't
Heavily concentrated in Germany and Western Europe — US availability is still growing. Premium features (private chat, seeing who favorited you) require a subscription. Event quality depends entirely on who creates them — no curation or facilitation. The app interface can feel cluttered compared to more polished competitors.
Søren's Take
Meet5 takes the opposite approach from algorithm-matched dinner apps: instead of assigning you a table, it gives you a menu of activities and lets you choose your own adventure. That freedom is both its strength and weakness — you'll find everything from hiking trips to board game nights, but the quality is entirely user-generated. The 2.5 million users and half a million completed activities prove the model works, especially in Germany where it's huge. If you're in a supported European city, this is one of the best free ways to meet people through shared interests. US users should check availability in their area first.
