Neighbr is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 7.8. Neighbr wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Meetup on 1.
People who want quick, local help with small jobs without platform fees
Newcomers and hobbyists looking for recurring groups to meet people locally
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Neighbr | Meetup |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Community & Events | Community & Events |
| Category rank | #5 of 10 | #9 of 10 |
| Developer | The Big Head | Meetup |
| Pricing | Free | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Strengths and weaknesses
Neighbr
- No fees for either side
- Your exact address stays private
- No cold messages from strangers
- Fewer helpers than TaskRabbit in most areas
- Payment is up to you, with no built-in protection
Neighbr is for small jobs: a jump-start, a couch to carry, a dog walk. You say what you need and what it's worth, neighbours nearby offer, and you pick who helps. A private chat only opens once you choose someone, and your exact address is only shared with that person. There are no fees, though that also means no payment protection, and how useful it is depends on how many neighbours use it.
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Meetup
- Wide range of hobby and professional groups
- Free for members to join and RSVP
- Good for meeting people in a new city
- Organizer fees can push groups to charge dues
- Cluttered app with frequent upsells
Meetup is still the go-to place to find recurring local groups, from hiking clubs and language exchanges to tech talks and book clubs. Joining groups is free, and RSVPs, messages and event updates all live in the app. Organizers pay a subscription, which pushes some groups to charge dues. The app has grown cluttered, and group quality depends entirely on local organizers.
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