What is OpenMeet?

OpenMeet is a platform that connects people using secure, trustworthy technology. You can use it to create interest groups, professional networks, and community action groups. OpenMeet lets you schedule and manage events, lets you find local events and activities, and includes secure communication channels for group members. OpenMeet technology won't be sold and protects users privacy. If you sign up for a meeting or event on OpenMeet, you can create a list of attendees and message them, then follow up after the meeting.

Why should I use OpenMeet?

Unlike other products, OpenMeet is free to set up meetings and events and keeps your information private. Contrast that with $25 a month. We believe that socialization should be free. OpenMeet provides verified interactions, privacy, and supports community building. Whether you're organizing an interest group, a professional network, or a community action group, OpenMeet's tools are easy to use and safe with strong privacy support.

Where can I get OpenMeet?

Anyone can use OpenMeet. We're rolling the product, together with training and programs, out to selected cities to support communities using the product together to have more events and more fun. Email us to get your town on the list. Head to platform.openmeet.net to get started.

How do you support Community?

Community should be safe, simple and supported. We provide the following:

• Verified onboarding so people are who they say they are
• Event and group controls that let you have private interactions
• Moderation tools for community standards
• Vetting processes for group membership
• Messaging
• Automatic reminders and a way to follow up after meetings

How do you ensure user privacy?

General Privacy
We don't share your data—OpenMeet doesn't and won't sell or share user data with third parties. All user data is only used to improve the product and user experience.

Private Groups
OpenMeet lets you create private groups where you can control who participates in activities and conversations. As parents, we understand security concerns, and we're committed to creating a safe community for all.

Messaging without exposing personal details
We don't tell your personal details if you message people on OpenMeet.

Selling your Data
We don't sell your data on OpenMeet.

How will you make money on OpenMeet?

The basic OpenMeet product is free, with strong privacy and community functions. We will be adding corporate functions, such as sponsorship and charging for events in the future, and these additional functions will come with a paid plan.

How can I work with you on OpenMeet?

As an Open Source project, we welcome new team members. We work with ATproto and BlueSky and we are looking for more Open Source contributors. If you're a community member, you can reach out and help us with beta testing and connecting us into your community. You're invited to come and join the project.