Building Bridges: Why We Added Bluesky Social Login

$24 a month just to create three events? That’s crazy.

We hear you. When Meetup.com raised their prices, we knew something had to change. People are lonelier than ever, and putting a price tag on community connection just feels wrong. That’s why we built OpenMeet - a free, open-source platform to help people spend more time together.

And now, with Bluesky social login, it’s even easier to get started.

Breaking Down Barriers

The math is simple:

Meetup.com: $24/month to create 3 events
OpenMeet: $0/month for unlimited events

Whether you’re organizing:

Monthly coffee meetups
Book clubs
Business networking events
Neighborhood gatherings
Hiking groups
Game nights
Parent playdates

It should be free. Period.

Why Bluesky? Because They Get It

Like us, Bluesky believes in:

Open protocols, not corporate control
Community ownership
Privacy-first design
Making connections accessible to everyone

Real People, Real Connections

Here’s what our new Bluesky integration means:

One Click to Join: Use your existing Bluesky account
Start Meeting Today: Create your first event in moments
Privacy Protected: Your data stays yours
Find Your People: Discover local events and groups

Coming Soon: More Ways to Connect

We’re working on features to make community building even easier:

Share events directly from Bluesky
Find local venues for meetups
Discover neighborhood events
Connect with other community organizers

Join the Movement

We believe face-to-face connections should be free and accessible to everyone. Help us make it happen:

Create your first event at platform.openmeet.net
Join our Discord to share ideas
Check out our GitHub if you code

Have ideas for fighting loneliness in your community? We’re all ears! Drop by our Discord or open an issue on GitHub.

Let’s bring people together - no subscription required! 🤝

P.S. Know someone who’s paying too much for Meetup.com? Share OpenMeet with them - because community shouldn’t come with a price tag.