Top 20 Alternatives to Meetup in Free Event Management Software

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.

#5 Splash

Free tier includes event pages, RSVP forms, and basic analytics; ideal for small community meet‑ups and workshops.

#6 RSVPify

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.

#10 Whova

Free version supports event agenda, attendee networking, and RSVP for small gatherings.

#11 Eventleaf

Free plan offers event registration, ticketing, and basic reporting for non‑profit and community events.

#12 Bizzabo

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.

#15 Attendify

Free plan for small events; offers event app, RSVP, and attendee engagement tools.

#16 Picatic

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.

#18 OpenEvent

FOSSASIA’s open‑source event management platform; self‑hosted solution with ticketing, agenda, and speaker management.

#19 Eventtia

Free tier for community events, offering event pages, RSVP, and basic attendee analytics.

#20 Eventdex

Free plan includes event registration, ticketing, and simple marketing tools for small meet‑ups.

#21 Eventful

Free event discovery and promotion platform; organizers can list events and manage RSVPs at no cost.