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How plans work

Plans are casual meetups, not events. Here's how to join one, host one, and what the two plan types mean.

Last updated May 20, 2026

Plans, not events

A plan is just someone saying where they'll be and when. "I'm at Kronotrop in Cihangir from 3, working - drop by." No big organizing, no RSVP guilt, no minimum headcount. You can join, or just wave from the next table.

If you want organized meetups - cowork days, dinners, workshops - those live under events. Plans are for the in-between.

Joining a plan

Open plans, filter by neighborhood or vibe (focus, cowork, social, meal, after-work, outdoor, culture), and tap I'm in. The host gets a ping, you see their handle, and you meet up in person. Changed your mind? Cancel with one tap. No hard feelings.

The two kinds of plans

What it isHow you pay
Budget planFree to join. The host shares a rough spend per person for the day.You pay your own way when you're there. No ticket.
Ticketed planA fixed entry fee - a guided walk, a workshop, a dinner with set costs.You buy a ticket to lock your spot.

Only verified guides can charge an entry fee. Your money for a ticketed plan is held safely until after the plan happens - see payments and escrow.

Hosting a plan

Anyone with a profile can host a budget plan. Pick a spot (a cafe, a coworking space, or drop a pin), set a time, add a one-liner, and share it. To charge an entry fee, you'll need to get verified first.

Hosting is the fastest way to meet people. Even a quiet "coworking at X from 10" usually pulls someone in.

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