Live, don't just like.
Make new friends through real-life activities. No swiping, no dating – just genuine friendships.
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Anna, 28
Berlin • 2 km
Open for coffee
Max, 32
Munich • 5 km
Jogging this weekend
Lisa, 26
Hamburg • 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
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.
How BuddyMe works
Share what you're open for
Say what you're up for – in just 10 seconds
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
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.
What makes BuddyMe different
Max, 32
5 common interests
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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