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plus1, side by side.
Plus1 is built for one thing: riding together. Pick the app your group uses today and see how it compares, feature by feature. Plus1 is free for riders and groups, with no ads.
Pick up to three to see side by side.Pick one to compare.
Hivepass
A membership app for mountain bike clubs and trail associations: renewals, donations, partner deals and a trails screen.
Your club pays Hivepass for every member, every year, in US dollars: $2.50 each for the first 100, $1.10 each up to 1,000, then 55 cents each.
US$1,240 a year
for a club of 1,000 members, just to use Hivepass. Charged again every year, from Hivepass's own price calculator.
- 250 members
- US$415
- 500 members
- US$690
- 1,000 members
- US$1,240
- 2,000 members
- US$1,790
- 3,000 members
- US$2,340
Plus1: free to use and free to join, at any size.
Spond
A free app for running sports clubs, teams and groups.
Free app with ads and sponsored content. Payments cost 2.5% + 20p; a club website is £19 + VAT a month.
Heylo
A US platform for community groups like run clubs and social clubs.
Free plan takes 5% + $0.59 a payment; paid plans are $19 to $199 a month, priced in dollars.
Eventbrite
Ticketing and event listings for any kind of event.
Free events are free. Paid tickets cost 6.95% + 59p each, usually paid by the rider.
Strava clubs
The activity tracker, with clubs and club events.
Club events are free. A subscription, £4.58 a month or £54.99 a year, unlocks routes, segments and more.
Meetup
Interest groups that run events people RSVP to.
Organisers pay from $29.99 a month, priced in dollars. A free starter plan allows 2 events a month for 10 people.
The group chat most riding groups start in.
Free.
Facebook groups
Groups and events on Facebook.
Free, with ads.
| what you get | plus1 | Hivepass | Spond | Heylo | Eventbrite | Strava clubs | Meetup | Facebook groups | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider connections | |||||||||
| Riding matesAdd a rider you've ridden with by a scan, a link or a tap. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| See your mates' ridesKnow when a mate posts or joins a ride, and when they're out. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Add the riders you rode with, after the rideOne tap on the after-ride card. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Ride again with last time's crewLast time's riders asked along in one go. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Who you've ridden with in your groupYour group's members around you, closest riders in. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Find a rider by name to add as a mateFirst name and initial only. Riders can switch it off. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| See who's out riding near you, right nowA rough square, never an exact spot. Everyone, mates or just me. | Yes | Not built inNot offered. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | PartlyBeacon shares your location with up to three contacts; no view of who in the club is out. | PartlyShare your location in a message. | PartlyShare your live location in a chat. | Not that we could find |
| Kudos after the rideThank the riders who made it. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | YesKudos on activities. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Impact and records | |||||||||
| Impact report for funders, landowners and sponsorsRides, riders, new riders, hours and volunteer hours, as a PDF in a tap. | Yes | Not that we could findIt has member and payment dashboards, and email stats. | PartlyAn attendance spreadsheet and a members dashboard; no ready-made impact report. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Friendships that last, in your impact reportRiders who met on your rides and kept riding together. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Your local area in your impact reportTrail work on dig days, visits to local trails, local riders, and a local spend estimate. | In the next update | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Who made it, and 24 months of attendanceTick riders in, then download every ride in one spreadsheet. | Yes | Not that we could find | YesAttendance history as a spreadsheet, in the app or on the web. | YesCheck-in by hosts or members. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Turn-up recordsHosts see who shows up. | Yes | Not that we could find | YesWho attended, was late or was away, for each member. | PartlyAttendance milestones. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Where your riders came fromDaily counts by source: WhatsApp, Instagram, posters, your website. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Running rides | |||||||||
| Post a ride, riders tap to join | Yes | Not built inEvents are listed; booking happens elsewhere, for now. | Yes | Yes | YesAs a free or paid ticket. | Yes | YesRSVP to an event. | PartlyEvents in the chat: Going, Maybe, Not going. | PartlyEvents in the group. |
| Places, a sign-up deadline and a waiting listPlaces are offered as they free up. | Yes | Not that we could find | Yes | Yes | PartlyPlaces released by hand. | PartlyA cap on numbers; no waiting list that we could find. | YesAutomatic; paying Meetup+ members move up first. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| A waiver riders accept before they joinYou see when each rider agreed. | Yes | YesDigital waivers, per membership or per visit. | PartlyIn its separate club admin, on registration forms. | On a paid planPro plan, $59 a month. | YesA terms question at checkout. | YesAccepted once per club. | PartlyProfile questions; no built-in waiver. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Women-only and men-only rides | Yes | Not that we could find | PartlySend to chosen subgroups; no women-only setting. | PartlyLimit an event to a role the admin assigns. | PartlyHidden tickets or private events; no women-only setting. | Yes | PartlyApprove members by hand; no women-only setting. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Members-only rides | Yes | Not that we could find | Yes | Yes | PartlyPrivate or password-protected events. | Yes | PartlyPrivate groups. | PartlyOnly people in the chat see events. | PartlyPrivate groups need admin approval. |
| Repeating weekly rides | Yes | YesWeekly, monthly or yearly. | Yes | Yes | Yes | YesWeekly or monthly. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Ride crew: co-hosts, sweeps, first aiders, lifts | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | PartlyCo-hosted events, which can't repeat. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Pace groups on one rideRiders pick the group that suits them. Nobody gets dropped. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | YesUp to four pace groups in an event. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Your ambassador shown as the ride's hostPosted by your group, led by the person riders will meet. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Ride hosts post for your group, without admin rightsMore rides, without more work for the leader. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| A host record riders can seeRides hosted and kudos, so new riders trust who's leading. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Scan to check in at the trailheadA QR code riders scan to join and check in. Walk-ups count too. | Yes | PartlyA QR code for signing a waiver at an event. | Not that we could find | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| "Still in?" the day beforeRiders who can't make it free their place. | Yes | Not that we could find | PartlyReminders to people who haven't answered. | PartlyA reminder 24 hours before. | PartlyA reminder email 48 hours before. | PartlyA reminder 24 hours before. | PartlyReminders before the event. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Ride updates and messages to everyone going | Yes | PartlyA one-way news feed and email; no chat. | Yes | Yes | PartlyEmail attendees; no chat. | YesClub messages. | YesAn event chat. | YesIt's a chat. | YesPosts and comments. |
| Maybes, and questions for the hostNervous riders ask instead of staying at home. | Yes | Not that we could find | YesComments on events. | YesEach event has its own chat. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | YesComments on events. | YesIt's a chat. | YesEvent discussions. |
| No photos, pleaseA no-photos option, so everyone's comfortable. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Drafts, and duplicating a month of rides | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Go out at ride timeShows you on Active now from the meeting point when the ride starts. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | PartlyNotified when the event begins. | Not that we could find |
| Feedback after the ride, without chasingHear what to fix before people stop coming. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | YesAnonymous ratings for hosts. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | YesGroup ratings and event reviews. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Run your group from your phonePost rides, approve members, update riders and get your impact report, all in the app. No laptop needed. | Yes | PartlyMembers use the app; admin is in a web portal. | Yes | Not that we could find | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Safety | |||||||||
| Emergency contacts for the ride's organisers | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| All back: everyone's off the hillThe host confirms nobody's left at the top, and keeps the record. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Report or block a rider, checked by a moderator | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Riders shown by first name and initialEmails and full names are never on show. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not built inEveryone in a group sees your phone number. | Not built inYour full name and profile are on show. |
| Risk checks for hosts and guidesIt fills itself in. Re-check on the trail and keep the PDF for your insurer. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Checked qualifications for guides and coachesRiders see who's qualified, with a reminder before anything expires. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Rides saved for no signalMeeting point, riders and contacts, offline. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Trails and riding | |||||||||
| Dig days for trail crewsWho it's with, tools, and the landowner's OK. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Routes: share the GPX after the ride | Yes | Not that we could find | PartlyGPX files can be attached to posts. | PartlyOrganisers paste route links into the event. | Not that we could find | PartlyRoutes; creating them needs a subscription. | Partlykomoot route previews, in beta. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Ride photos after the ride | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Pop-up rides at the busiest times and places | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Epic trails, secret spots and places near youCafés that welcome muddy riders, bike washes and local knowledge, from riders who were just there. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Been there: a map of everywhere you've riddenOpt in, and find somewhere new to ride. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Mark a trail: how it's riding todayMuddy, a fallen tree, just reopened. Pinned on the trail for riders nearby. | Yes | YesA trail list with status and notes. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Bike garage with servicing remindersEvery bike you own, free. Knows e-bikes, one reminder on the day, a private service record. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Apple Watch appThe ride on your wrist; the phone stays in the pack. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | YesAn Apple Watch app for recording. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Built for mountain bikingTrail levels, disciplines, e-bikes, no-drop rides. | Yes | YesBuilt for MTB clubs and trail associations. | Not built inA general sports app. | Not built inA general community app. | Not built inBuilt for every kind of event. | PartlyA trail surface option for events; built for every sport. | Not built inBuilt for every kind of group. | Not built inA messaging app. | Not built inA general social network. |
| Growing your group | |||||||||
| Every member told about every new ride | Yes | PartlyA news feed with optional push. | Yes | Yes | Not that we could find | PartlyMembers see events in the club. | Not that we could find | PartlyEveryone in the chat sees it, among the messages. | PartlyFacebook decides who sees each post. |
| Your group's own page, one linkWorks everywhere you already post. | Yes | YesA club showcase page. | On a paid planA club website, £19 + VAT a month. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Yes | Yes | Not that we could find | Yes |
| Riders find your group near them | Yes | Not that we could find | PartlySpond Discover lists some club activities. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Yes | Yes | Not that we could find | Yes |
| Invites, join requests and “Opening soon”Build a crowd before your first ride. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | YesJoin questions and approvals. |
| Big events near you, and who's goingFind someone to ride with at the big ones. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Yes | Not that we could find | Yes | Not that we could find | Yes |
| Your rides on your own website, with photosPlus a calendar feed members can subscribe to. | Yes | PartlySign-up links and QR codes; no website. | PartlyA paid club website, £19 + VAT a month. | On a paid planPro plan, $59 a month; no calendar feed for the group. | YesCheckout on your own website. | PartlyClub feed and route widgets; no event embed or calendar feed that we could find. | PartlyPublic event pages and a calendar feed; no website embed that we could find. | Not built inEvents can't be shared outside the chat. | PartlyPublic events have a Facebook page. |
| Ride posters and share cardsFor Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, plus a poster with your group's QR code. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | PartlyShare an event as a flyer for Instagram. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| "Bring your mates" after posting or joiningA ready-made link to send in one tap. | Yes | Not that we could find | PartlyInvite someone to one event by email or phone. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Riders find your public rides near them | Yes | Not built inNo way to find rides near you. | PartlyClub activities on Spond Discover; app groups are closed. | PartlyPublic groups on its Discover page. | YesBrowse events nearby. | YesBrowse events within 20 miles. | Yes | Not built inNobody outside the chat can find your rides. | Not that we could find |
| Email newsletters to your membersRiders tick “Keep me posted” and leaders get the opted-in email list. | Yes | Yes | Not that we could find | Yes | On a paid planEmail marketing from £12 a month. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Try it first with a demoLeaders and guides play with a pretend group before going live. | Yes | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| What it costs | |||||||||
| Free to use, whatever the size of your groupNo per-member fees and no ads. The only payments on Plus1 are for dig days, donations, and guides and coaches. | Free | US$1,240 a year for 1,000 membersYour club pays for every member, every year, just to use it. From Hivepass's own price calculator. | PartlyFree app with ads and sponsored content; 2.5% + 20p on payments. | PartlyFree plan takes 5% + $0.59 a payment; paid plans $19 to $199 a month, in dollars. | PartlyFree events are free; paid tickets cost 6.95% + 59p each. | PartlyClub events are free; a subscription unlocks routes, segments and more, from £4.58 a month. | On a paid planOrganisers pay from $29.99 a month; the free starter plan allows 2 events a month for 10 people. | YesFree. | PartlyFree, with ads. |
| Free for riders to join your groupNo membership fee to join or renew. | Free | Riders pay to joinBuilt to sell memberships: riders pay to join and renew. | PartlyClubs can charge memberships; 2.5% + 20p a payment. | PartlyGroups can charge memberships, plus Heylo and Stripe fees. | Not that we could find | YesFree to join. | PartlyOrganisers can charge member dues, on paid plans. | YesFree to join. | YesFree to join. |
| Pay a guide or coach for a rideBook and pay for a guided ride or a skills session. | Coming in 2.0 · November | Not built inBooking and payment happen outside the app, for now. | Yes2.5% + 20p per payment. | YesPlus Heylo and Stripe fees. | Yes6.95% + 59p a ticket. | Not that we could find | YesOn paid organiser plans. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Donations to dig days and your trail crewRiders chip in to the trails they ride. | Coming in 2.0 · November | Yes1% + $0.50 a donation. | PartlyA prize draw; no donations feature. | Yes | PartlyDonation tickets. | Not that we could find | PartlyUS organisers only. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
| Member discounts at great local shopsSet up by hand with the shops. No rewards card. | Coming in 2.0 · November | YesPartner deals on a digital card. | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find | Not that we could find |
Hivepass: Hivepass charges your club for every member, every year, just to use it. Plus1 is free to use and free to join, and it brings the riding: rides people join, riding mates, Active now and an impact report funders love. From November, riders can give to dig days and trail crews, and pay guides and coaches, in the app.
What we say about Hivepass comes from its own website, checked 26 October 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Spond: Spond is built for every sport. Plus1 is built for riding together: mates, Active now, dig days, routes and an impact report, with no ads.
What we say about Spond comes from its own website, checked 26 October 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Heylo: Heylo puts waivers and website embeds on its $59 plan. On Plus1 they're free, alongside everything made for riding.
What we say about Heylo comes from its own website, checked 26 October 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Eventbrite: Eventbrite sells tickets. Plus1 builds the group: everyone told about every ride, riding mates, Active now, dig days with tools and the landowner's OK, and an impact report for your funders.
What we say about Eventbrite comes from its own website, checked 26 October 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Strava clubs: Keep logging rides on Strava. Plus1 is where the group ride happens: who's going, who's out now, who you've ridden with, and what your group gives back.
What we say about Strava clubs comes from its own website, checked 26 October 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Meetup: On Meetup the organiser pays to run the group. On Plus1, running a group is free, and every bit of it is built for riding.
What we say about Meetup comes from its own website, checked 26 October 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
WhatsApp: Keep the chat for banter. Plus1 keeps the rides: who's going, a waiting list, a waiver, and every member told.
What we say about WhatsApp comes from its own website, checked 26 October 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4.
Facebook groups: On Facebook, the feed decides who sees your ride. On Plus1, every member is told.
What we say about Facebook groups comes from its own website, checked 26 October 2026: 1, 2, 3, 4.
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built with the groups who ride it
When a women's riding collective moved its rides onto Plus1, its leader told us what the group needed. Each of these was in the app within days:
- Their ambassadors named as the ride's host, with "posted by" the group underneath, so riders know who they're meeting.
- Bold, links and bullet points in ride descriptions, written the way leaders already write.
- Duplicating a month of rides in minutes, photo and waiver included.
- An "I'm going" tick so a leader can post a ride someone else will lead.
- Every upcoming ride on their own website, with ride photos.
- No limit getting in the way of posting a busy month.
That's the difference: Plus1 is made with the people who run the rides. Tell us what your group needs at hello@plus1app.uk.
use it alongside what you have
You don't have to move everything at once. Keep your chat for banter and your tracker for stats. Put your rides on Plus1 and every member hears about every ride, joins in a tap, and meets riders they'll ride with again. See how groups work on Plus1.
the last word
