Gether

Gether is a peer-to-peer crowdsourcing network and game that functions as a social platform for making friends. It operates primarily in London, NYC, and other cities, with a mission to provide a familiar and fun way to share wisdom and generate actionable results. The platform allows users to quickly survey, match with compatible people, and attend regular group nights out.

The matching process begins with a quick survey where users answer questions about availability, age/energy, and what they are after. On the night of the event, users pick their group, and the full lineup is shared the next day for confirmation. If a group is still forming, they can invite you within 24–48 hours to ensure a compatible match.

Gether differentiates itself by putting users with five new people for four weeks, which is designed to be long enough to actually get to know each other. Founder Al B. notes that most apps only provide one-off events with strangers, whereas Gether focuses on regularly seeing people you like to form adult friendships. The platform aims to solve the problem of making new friends as a working adult.

Events are scheduled for four nights out a month at the same time with the same group, allowing users to lock it into their calendar. Activities include a mix of bars, bowling, dinners, and drinks tailored to the group's energy and the city's calendar. Venues are booked in advance, and dates are set so users can plan ahead.

Users can bring their own friends to the events by telling the platform who they want to be grouped with. The system will attempt to put them together during the survey phase. This feature works well for friend groups looking to expand their circle as well as for individuals starting fresh.

The cost structure involves a monthly fee for membership and a £15 match-night ticket. If a user does not end up in a group, they receive a refund for their month's fee minus the £15 match-night ticket. Users cover their own food and drinks at the venue rather than paying an all-inclusive fee.

Several reviewers on Trustburn praise the platform for being intuitive, user-friendly, and having excellent customer support. Users frequently mention that the team is supportive, responsive, and ready to assist with queries. The website is also described as easy to navigate and efficient.

The Trustburn rating is 3.9 out of 5 based on 9 reviews. The most recent review was posted on December 2, 2023, while the oldest review in the list is from December 13, 2022. The rating split includes several 5-star and 4-star reviews alongside a few 3-star ratings.

Reddit users discuss the concept of Gether as a solution to the 'diary pingpong' problem with existing friends and the difficulty of meeting new people regularly. The platform is presented as a way to avoid nightmare meetings with strangers while ensuring regular interaction with compatible groups.

To get started, users must complete a quick survey with a few questions to determine compatibility. After matching, users attend a match night to select their group, and then join subsequent weekly nights out. The process is designed to be simple, requiring only a survey and a decision on the night of the event.

The platform serves London, NYC, and other cities, with a specific focus on helping people in these areas make real friends. The founder mentions living in London as the inspiration for the idea, highlighting the challenges of moving away and having kids that thin out friend groups.

A specific feature mentioned is the ability to book everything in advance, including venues and dates, so users just need to turn up. This contrasts with other services where users might have to coordinate logistics themselves. The platform handles the sorting of the group so users can focus on the social aspect.

Users can choose to stay with their group for another month or start fresh with new people each month. This flexibility allows users to maintain long-term friendships or reset their social circle based on their preferences and schedule changes.

You can reach Gether by e-mail at team@gether.me.

The official website of Gether is gether.me.