Friendship, in person
Make friends by showing up.
Real activities near you, hosted by your community. No swiping, just plans worth turning up to.
Free to download. Strictly platonic. Optional identity verification adds a visible trust signal.
Something for everyone
Whatever you're into, there's a plan.
- Climbing
- Run club
- Group dinners
- Trivia nights
- Yoga
- Board games
- Hiking
- Coffee meetups
- Pickleball
- Live music
- Cooking
- Coworking
How it works
Three steps to a fuller weekend.
Find something to do
Browse real activities near you, climbs, dinners, runs, game nights, or host your own.
Reserve your spot
Tap to join. The exact venue stays private until you're confirmed, so plans feel safe.
Show up and meet people
Turn up, do the thing, make friends. Event chat helps everyone coordinate before and after the plan.
Why mello
Built for real friendship.
Plans, not profiles
Show up to real activities. No swiping, no endless messaging, just things worth doing together.
Strictly platonic
Built for friendship, never dating. Chats connect people who share an event.
Verification builds trust
Members can complete an optional identity check and earn a visible verification badge.
Safety by design
Private venues until you're in, identity signals, reporting, and blocking.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Is mello free?
Yes, downloading mello and joining free events is free. Paid events show the full price, including mello's service fee and any tax, before you pay.
Is this a dating app?
No. mello is strictly platonic, built for friendship. Chats connect people who share an event.
How do you keep it safe?
Members can verify their identity, exact venues stay private until you're confirmed, and members can report or block other accounts.
Do I have to host?
Not at all. Join what others are hosting, or host your own whenever you're ready.
Your next friends are already out there.
Download mello and find something to do this week.