Meetup Overview:
Meetup is a platform designed to connect people and communities through in-person and virtual events focused on shared interests, hobbies, and professional networks.
Why did people use Meetup in the past?
- Discoverability: Once the go-to destination for creating local hiking, parenting, and interest groups, many users have since migrated to alternative platforms.
- Affordability: Previously known for its low cost and basic analytics, Meetup has significantly increased prices following its acquisition by Bending Spoons (source, pricing press release).
- Ease of Use: The platform's legacy design has become more complex, discouraging members from independently organizing events.
Who is Meetup for?
- Local hobby and interest groups seeking casual meetups.
Who is Meetup not for?
- Companies and brands that prioritize privacy, custom branding, and scalable solutions.
Why have people moved to Bevy?
- Data Ownership: Gain full control over your community data.
- Branded Community Hub: Create a unified, fully branded experience.
- White-Labeled Virtual Platform: Deliver custom virtual solutions.
- Event Flexibility: Seamlessly host in-person, virtual, or hybrid events.
- Discussions: Foster meaningful conversations with your members.
- AI Assistance: Streamline operations with advanced AI tools.
- Community Knowledge AI: Leverage insights to grow and empower your community.
Why Choose Bevy?
Bevy delivers a fully customizable, AI-driven platform designed to streamline community management and enhance engagement. With advanced analytics, automation, dedicated support, and a comprehensive all-in-one solution, Bevy empowers you to grow your community while letting AI take care of the operational workload.
Seamless Integration with Meetup
Easily migrate your existing Meetup groups, data, and past events to Bevy.
Create events in Bevy and automatically publish them on Meetup for maximum discoverability.
Advanced Event Management
Host in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with a fully branded, white-labeled platform.
Customizable pages and dedicated community hub tailored to your brand.
Data Ownership and Security
Maintain complete control over your community data with Bevy’s SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certified security.
Unlike Meetup, Bevy ensures you own your community data.
Comprehensive Analytics
Access expert data and analytics to drive informed decision-making and grow your community.
Over 100+ charts and reports versus limited analytics on Meetup.
Robust Integrations
Seamlessly connect with CRM and marketing tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Marketo.
Integrations with Slack, Eloqua, and embeddable widgets.
Global Reach and Support
Support your community with 18 languages and dedicated global customer support.
Dedicated Community Success Manager (CSM) for personalized support.
Customization and Branding
Extensive customization options, including custom subdomains, branded email marketing and a branded community hub.
Automated email reminders and post-event surveys.
Feature Comparison: Bevy vs. Meetup Pro
Features
Bevy
Meetup Pro
In-Person Events
Virtual Events
Hybrid Events
Discussions
Data Ownership
Customization
White-Labeled Virtual Platform
Expert Data & Analytics
Organizer Permissions
Security Certifications
Dedicated Customer Success
Global Support
Localization
Custom Pages Editor
Custom Sub-Domain
Branded Community Hub Page
AI Assistant
Mobile Check-In App
Community Blog
Branded Email Marketing
Custom Registration Forms
Custom Post-Event Surveys
Global Email Newsletters
Branded "From" Email
Report Download Center
API Access
Webhook Access
CRM Integrations
Other Integrations
Embeddable Widgets
Single Sign-On
Branded Virtual Conference
Pricing
Advanced (White-labeled)
Advanced
Extensive (Custom pages, branding)
Advanced
SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001
18 languages
Salesforce, HubSpot, Eloqua, Marketo
Slack
Special pricing for Meetup Pro users
Basic
Limited
Basic
Limited
Basic
Basic
Not specified
Limited
Limited
English only
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
Limited
$47-$55/month per group
Special Offer for Meetup Pro Users
In light of the recent price changes on Meetup, we are offering a special competitive pricing package exclusively for Meetup Pro users.
Get Started with Bevy
Transform your community management with Bevy’s advanced features and seamless Meetup integration. Schedule a demo or email your sales rep to explore how to enhance your community with Bevy for Meetup Pro.
FAQs
Why is Bevy better than Meetup Pro for community management?
Bevy offers AI-powered tools, data ownership, and branded community hubs, making it the best alternative to Meetup Pro for scaling and engaging communities.
How does Bevy handle in-person and virtual events?
Bevy supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with its end-to-end community platform, ensuring seamless event management and attendee experiences.
Can I fully customize my community with Bevy?
Yes, Bevy’s white-labeled platform allows full branding customization, creating a tailored community hub that aligns perfectly with your organization’s identity.
Is Bevy suitable for large-scale and enterprise-level communities?
Absolutely. Bevy’s scalable solutions, robust privacy features, and advanced analytics make it the ideal platform for managing enterprise-level communities effectively.
