The door is not for everyone.
The social network for people who actually go out.
A feed worth reading, groups for what you're into, events this week and the spots worth going to. Every member is a real, verified person. Opening in Calgary first.
Join the waitlist
Each city has a set number of members. New spots open in timed drops.
What's inside
Most social media keeps you scrolling. Based is built to get you into the same room as people worth knowing, with everything you need for that in one place.
Posts worth reading
Topics from startups to Stoicism, or start your own. Useful posts reach more people; noise and rage-bait don't.
Groups and circles
Join or start circles around what you're into: run clubs, founders, book clubs, hockey. Make plans with people who are in.
Things to do this week
See what's on in the city, who's going, and RSVP in a tap.
The places worth going
Check in at partner bars and venues, see who else is there, and vote on what plays next.
Friends, not followers
No follower counts or popularity scores. Find people near you who share your interests and say hi.
Built in, if you want it
Switch it on and get a short daily list of people you actually have things in common with. Voice notes come before phone numbers.
How the door works
Based stays good by staying small and real. The rules are the same for everyone.
- Get a code or join the lineFrom a member, a partner venue, or the waitlist.
- Spots open in dropsEach city has a member cap. When spots open, the front of the line gets in first.
- Prove you're youReal photos, checked against a live selfie. 18+ only.
- Show upPost, join, go places. People who add something get seen; people who don't, fade out.
Questions
What is Based?
Based is a members-only social network for real people: a feed worth reading, groups to join, events, and the bars and spots worth going to. Dating is built in for anyone who wants it. It's 18+.
Where is Based available?
Based is opening in Calgary first. Anyone can join the waitlist for their city, and new cities open when enough people sign up.
How do I get in?
With an invite code from a member or a partner venue, or through the waitlist. Each city has a member cap and new spots open in timed drops. A member's code moves you to the front of the line.
Is Based free?
Yes, Based is free to join and use. An optional Premium membership with extras is coming.
How is Based different from other social media?
Everyone is a real, verified person in your city. There are no follower counts or popularity scores, useful posts reach more people while noise doesn't, and the point is to get you out to events and spots with people you'd actually like. Dating is there too, for anyone who wants it.
Is there an iPhone app?
Not in the App Store yet. On iPhone, open based-social.com/app in Safari and add it to your home screen; it works like an app. Android members can download the app here.