Make friends by doing everyday things together
Whenever you’re cooking, studying, folding laundry or winding down, Alongside finds you company right then: one other person or a small group, by video or voice, for about 30 minutes. No appointments. You keep meeting the people you click with, and over a few weeks, strangers become people you look forward to seeing.
This site is for everyone
Whoever you are, wherever you live and whatever your week looks like, there’s a seat for you. All you need is to be 18 or older and want to make a friend.
Why it’s different
No swiping, no scrolling
There are no profiles to judge, no photos to rate and no feed. You tap a button when you’re free and we find you company.
Friendship first
Tables stay friendly and flirt-free, so nobody has to wonder why someone’s there. Sometimes friendships grow into more: if you’re single and open to it, you can say so privately, and it’s only shared if you both did.
The same faces again
Friendships grow from time spent together again and again. People you’ve met hear first when you go live, and an optional weekly crew keeps the same small group together.
Something to do together
You’re cooking, stretching or working side by side, so there’s always something to talk about, and quiet moments feel normal.
No scheduling
Thirty minutes whenever it suits you. No calendars, no group chats, no organizing, no one has to host a party.
You choose who to keep
After your first table, two people who both say yes can message each other in Alongside and share how to reach each other. Nobody gets your details unless you want them to.
Built to get you off the app
No likes, ads or streaks to chase. Success is you making a friend, not spending more time on a screen.
Other friendship apps ask you to make time. Alongside uses the time you already have.
No planning, no extra time
Busy adults struggle to find time for friends. Alongside fits into time you already spend cooking, tidying or studying.
Repeat contact by design
Friendship takes time together: one study estimated about 50 hours to become casual friends and over 200 to become close friends. People you’ve met hear first when you’re live, and a weekly crew keeps the same group together.
Side by side, not face to face
Doing something together takes the pressure off. No interviews, and quiet moments are fine.
Safety and privacy built in
No public profiles or search. Staying in touch only when you both say yes, a private list of people to avoid, and a heads-up before you join.
Private pools for organizations
Schools, employers and community groups can run Alongside just for their own people.
Online first, in person when ready
Meetups come after you’ve already met at tables, so you’re never walking in to meet total strangers.
How it compares
Swipe-and-chat friend apps
How they work: Browse profiles, match, chat, then try to arrange a meetup.
Alongside: No profiles to judge and no small talk to plan a date. You just show up and do something together.
Dinners and events with strangers
How they work: A quiz places you at a set dinner or event in your city.
Alongside: No booking, no going out, nothing to pay for. It works on a busy Tuesday night at home, and you meet the same people again instead of one-off strangers.
Interest groups
How they work: Join a group and RSVP to scheduled events.
Alongside: Nothing to schedule. Company in minutes, 1-on-1 or a small group instead of a crowd.
Video co-working
How they work: Book a session with a new stranger to get work done.
Alongside: The goal is friendship, not productivity: everyday chores and hobbies, the same faces again, and a way to stay in touch.
Language exchange
How they work: Chat and live rooms to practise a language.
Alongside: Everyday company first. If you're learning a language, matching gives you a nudge toward people who speak it.
Meeting people doesn’t have to be awkward
Most people feel nervous meeting someone new. Alongside is built so the first few minutes are easy.
Your hands are busy
When you’re chopping onions or holding a stretch, nobody’s staring at anybody. Conversation comes and goes naturally.
Small, your choice
1-on-1 when only one other person is free, or a small group of up to 5. Prefer groups only? Say so in your settings. You can talk a lot or just listen.
A friendly start, every time
Each table gets a welcome, a rotating host with tips and a first-meeting icebreaker, so nobody has to think of what to say.
Everyone is new too
Everyone at your table signed up because they want to meet people. You’re all in the same boat.
Short and easy to leave
Sessions are 30 minutes. If something doesn’t feel right, you can leave the call any time without giving a reason.
It gets easier every time
The second time is easier than the first, and by the third it feels like catching up with friends.
How it works
- Sign up in a few minutes. Your first name, city, what you like doing and the house rules.
- Tap Find someone now. Whenever you’re doing something. We seat you at a live table, or open your own table that others can drop into or just listen to, and nudge members who’d fit.
- Do it together for about 30 minutes. Video or voice, then a one-tap check-in afterwards.
- Keep the friends you make. After one table together you can both say yes to stay in touch and message. Want a routine? Add an optional weekly crew.