JoinLinks vs OpenMic

Make Real Friends. Join Real Communities. Host Real Events. JoinLinks is the easiest way to build meaningful friendships in real life — and now, the easiest way to host the events and communities that bring people together. Whether you're new to a city or just looking to meet new people, JoinLinks helps you find others who share your interests and gives you the tools to turn connections into community. Create or join Links — real-world hangouts hosted by people nearby. From coffee meetups to weekend hikes, Links make it simple to get together in the real world. Build your Community — start or join interest-based communities, each with its own group chats, dedicated feed, event links, and private photo vault. Approve members, spin up multiple chat channels, and give your people a place to belong. Host and sell out your events — turn any Link into a ticketed event. Set prices, sell tickets right in the app, and check guests in at the door with a built-in scanner and live dashboard. The Wallet tracks your sales and payouts with simple Stripe setup.* Stay connected — share posts and photos on the Live Feed, reply in threads, @mention friends, and switch between accounts without logging out. Offline mode keeps your tickets and content available even when the venue Wi-Fi doesn't cooperate. Whether you're into running clubs, creative workshops, foodie adventures, or just want to meet good people, JoinLinks helps you make it happen. Key Features: • Discover local hangouts and events hosted by real people • Create your own Links and invite others to join • Sell tickets to your events and get paid, with check-in tools at the door* • Join interest-based Communities with group chats, feeds, and photo vaults • Post, react, and connect on the Live Feed • Switch between multiple accounts instantly • Access your tickets and content even when you're offline JoinLinks is your gateway to a more social, connected life. Wherever you are, there's a Link waiting for you. *Ticketing and payouts requires host verification. ToS: https://www.joinlinks.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.joinlinks.com/privacy

Find your dream collaborators on OpenMic: Whether you’re a songwriter looking for a producer to bring your song to the finish line, or a drummer looking to start your fifth garage band, OpenMic matches you with artists based on your unique musical identity and project goals. Here, your music matters. (No matter how many playlists you’re on or how many followers you have.) BUILD THE DREAM TEAM • Connect with all kinds of musicians, from instrumentalists to producers to songwriters • Search for potential collaborators by instrument, skill + genre (from jazz to shoegaze!) • Share your top musical influences and projects you’re working on • Discover musicians who are on your level—the more you share, the better your matches! CAPTURE YOUR VIBE • Post demos, blast your hot takes, or upload pictures of your rock-star moments • Select your music skills so the right collaborators can find you • Share your top tracks or albums from Spotify for taste-based matchmaking • Specify your location and whether you’re open to remote collaboration • Get to know our AI chatbot for even more personalized, curated matches KNOCK OUT YOUR MUSIC GOALS • Directly message potential band members and collaborators • Plan studio recordings, writing days, or jam sessions • Discover other local artists to book gigs with • Make rad music together! That’s what we’re all here for, right? Made with love in Los Angeles, California :)