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Q: Is BuddyMe safe?

Safety is our top priority – including in Austria. You can block and report users, phone numbers are only exchanged after positive meetups, and all profiles are moderated.

Q: Is BuddyMe free?

Yes, BuddyMe is completely free to use in Austria. You can create signals, browse activities, and chat with up to 3 matches per month at no cost. Premium features like unlimited matches are optional.

Make new friends through real-life activities. No swiping, no dating – just genuine friendships.

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Open for

Anna, 28

Vienna • 2 km

Open for coffee

Max, 32

Graz • 5 km

Jogging this weekend

Lisa, 26

Salzburg • 3 km

Gaming night?

New match!

Anna wants to meet up

What is BuddyMe?

BuddyMe is a free app with 87,000++ members for finding activity partners in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Unlike dating apps, BuddyMe focuses on friendship and shared activities.

How does BuddyMe work?

Create a "signal" for an activity (coffee, hiking, concerts), get matched with nearby people who are interested, chat to coordinate, and meet up in real life.

Is BuddyMe free?

Yes, BuddyMe is completely free to use. You can create signals, browse activities, and chat with up to 3 matches per month at no cost.

BuddyMe in Numbers

87115+

Members

3267+

Cities

13129+

Active Signals

Safety

Your Safety Comes First

We know making new friends can feel vulnerable. That's why we built BuddyMe with your safety in mind.

Two-Way Matching

No one can contact you unless you both show interest. You stay in control.

Block & Report

One tap to block anyone. Reports are reviewed promptly by our team.

Contact Controls

Choose who can reach you: everyone, only women, only verified users, and more.

Moderated Profiles

Every profile is reviewed. Inappropriate content gets rejected.

Hide Anyone

Not interested? Hide them from your feed with one tap. No drama.

In-App Coordination

Arrange meetups in the chat. No need to exchange phone numbers.

The Solution

How BuddyMe works

Share what you're open for

Say what you're up for – in just 10 seconds

I'm open for...

Coffee Sports Events

Get Matched

Interested people reach out to you

Anna wants to match!

Your new buddy

Arrange a Meetup

Agree on time & place in the chat

When

Fri, 18:00

Where

Café Central

Meet in Real Life

Real friendship starts offline

Have fun Friends Connect

What our members say

With BuddyMe I found a great way to quickly, easily, and effortlessly meet new people through my hobbies.

Phillip Bur

Hamburg

BuddyMe is a great way to meet new people for shared activities.

UliPendragon

I love spontaneously meeting new people here, having fun, and enjoying life.

Iveta V.

I met Birgit on BuddyMe and she has become one of my best friends.

Barbara M.

BuddyMe is a great alternative to Facebook because it has a different atmosphere.

Alex E.

GDPR Compliant

Made in Austria

No Tracking Ads

EU Servers

Find people in your city

Vienna

4,300+ members

Graz

2,800+ members

Linz

1,600+ members

Salzburg

790+ members

Innsbruck

480+ members

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

200+ members

Villach

130+ members

Dornbirn

39+ members

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Discover activities

Hangout

2,940 signals

Sports

1,367 signals

Gaming

1,014 signals

Nightlife

759 signals

Outdoors

777 signals

Concerts

608 signals

Creative

487 signals

Culture

341 signals

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The Difference

What makes BuddyMe different

I'm open for...

Max, 32

5 common interests

Photography Cooking Memes

Annoyed with Endless Swipes?

With BuddyMe, you share what you're open for and wait for real interest. No swiping.

87,000+ people near you

A real community waiting to meet up.

87,000+

Members

Coffee

Running

Events

Gaming

Cycling

Travel

Activities, not Dating?

We're not a dating app. This is about shared activities and real friendship.

Less Texting, More Meeting

Arrange meetups directly in the chat — no phone numbers needed.

Buddy

Time

Place

Meet!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BuddyMe safe?

Safety is our top priority. You can block and report users, phone numbers are only exchanged after positive meetups, and all profiles are moderated.

Is BuddyMe free?

Yes, BuddyMe is free to use. You can share what you're open for, browse, and chat with up to 3 matches per month – all at no cost. Premium features like unlimited matches are optional.

Is BuddyMe a dating app?

No, BuddyMe focuses on friendship and shared activities. Here you'll find people for coffee, sports, events, and more – not romantic dates.

How does matching work?

You say what you're open for (e.g., "Open for coffee this week"). Other members see it and can reach out. You decide who to meet.

What does "Open for..." mean?

When you say what you're "Open for", you show others that you're looking for company for that activity. For example: "Open for coffee this week". Nearby users see this and can reach out.

What happens after a match?

After a match, a chat opens where you can arrange time and place – without having to exchange phone numbers first.

How does BuddyMe protect my safety?

All profiles are moderated, you can verify your identity with a video, and every profile has a Trust Score. Users can be blocked and reported at any time.

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