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BUDU is a free social network for making friends, finding mentors and meeting collaborators — near you, or wherever you're headed next.

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Hiking, yoga, startups, language exchange — groups are the quickest way to meet people you'll actually click with.

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Global datingMeet your love all over the worldNetworking 86Single and searching only sereous relationship and marriageSingle and searching only sereous relationship and marriage only sereous people can joinTravel 62HSPs highly sensitive peopleFor anyone who is very sensitive to external stimuliNetworking 48Business ideas and loveWe network,share ideas and also personal live activities tooNetworking 45Yogaeverybody interested in yogaYoga 32MarriageWho wants only marriage after RelationshipNetworking 28Gym 💪For FitnessFitness 20ecstatic dancefor conscious people enjoying ecstatic danceDance 19

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How BUDU works

  1. Create a free profile

    Add a photo, a few lines about you and what you're looking for. It takes about a minute.

  2. Find your people

    Browse by country, city, interest group or member type, or see who's nearby in the app.

  3. Meet up

    Connect, chat and meet in public places — coffee, coworking, events and adventures.

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Members earn points for every friend they bring to BUDU — more when that friend records a video intro.

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A free social network for meeting people worldwide

BUDU connects people from all walks of life — professionals, creatives, students, travelers, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to meet someone new. Whether you've just moved to the UK, you're studying in Germany or planning a trip to Australia, there are members ready to meet for a coffee, a hike or a coworking day.

Joining and browsing are free. Build a profile, tell people what you're into and start connecting with people near you or anywhere in the world. Popular places include Nigeria, USA, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, Ghana, Uganda and Indonesia.

Prefer your phone? Get BUDU for iPhone and Android to see who's nearby on the map.

Frequently asked questions

Is BUDU free?

Yes. Creating a profile, browsing members by country and city, joining interest groups and recording a video intro are all free. Messaging on the website comes with Premium, which is also free: invite a friend, and once they join and record a video intro you can message anyone.

What is BUDU for?

BUDU is a global social network for meeting new people: making friends after a move, finding a mentor or collaborator, meeting fellow travelers and expats, or simply widening your circle. You can browse people by country, city, interest group or member type.

How do I find people near me?

Open your country or city page, or use the place search at the top of this page. The BUDU app for iPhone and Android also shows who is nearby on a map once you share your location.

Is BUDU a dating site?

BUDU is built for friendship and networking first. Many members do meet someone special, but the focus is on real people meeting in public places for coffee, coworking, events and travel.

Is BUDU safe?

Members are 18+. You can block or report anyone in one tap and every report is reviewed. Only members who choose to share their location appear in listings, and you can delete your account at any time.

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