Two different ideas
Matched dinner or open event?
Timeleft is known as a paid app that puts people who do not know each other at the same dinner. Come Alone is a free website that lists public events in 434 cities (about 2,500+ upcoming) that you can attend on your own terms. Both help you meet people, but the experience is different. We are not affiliated with Timeleft, and this page is based on what is publicly well known about it, so check its website for current details.
| Come Alone | Matched-dinner apps like Timeleft | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free to browse. Events may have their own price. | Paid service, see their site for current pricing. |
| Account | None needed. | An app account is needed. |
| Who you meet | Whoever attends the public event. | A group of people matched for you. |
| Format | Talks, walks, concerts, workshops, markets and more. | Dinners. |
| Your control | You choose the event, date and how long to stay. | The service arranges the table. |
Use the table as a general guide. The details of any paid service can change.
Why people pick it
What Come Alone is good at
- No commitment. Browse, pick, go. Leave when you want.
- No sign-up. Nothing to install. Add a city to your calendar with an .ics feed.
- Real local events. Taken from city open data and official agendas, with a link to the organiser.
- Free where possible. Many events cost nothing.
When Timeleft may suit you better
If you would rather have a table of other people arranged for you, with a shared meal as the activity, and you are comfortable with an app account and a paid service, Timeleft may suit you better. Come Alone is for people who prefer to pick the event themselves and to keep it free and simple.
Popular cities:
- Paris171 upcoming · .ics
- Madrid50 upcoming · .ics
- Barcelona65 upcoming · .ics
- Lisbon52 upcoming · .ics
- Helsinki159 upcoming · .ics
- Chicago122 upcoming · .ics
- Toronto171 upcoming · .ics
- New York46 upcoming · .ics
- Bilbao47 upcoming · .ics
- Bordeaux34 upcoming · .ics
- Bologna34 upcoming · .ics
- Geneva29 upcoming · .ics
- Rouen50 upcoming · .ics
- Nantes48 upcoming · .ics
FAQ
Quick answers
Is Come Alone a Timeleft alternative?
It solves a similar need, meeting people when you come alone, in a different way. Come Alone is a free list of public events that you choose and attend yourself. It does not match you with a table of strangers.
Do I need an account on Come Alone?
No. You can browse every event and subscribe to calendar feeds without an account.
Does Come Alone cost anything?
The site is free. Individual events may be free or have a fee set by the organiser, which is shown on the official page.
Does Come Alone arrange who I sit with?
No. You pick a public event and go. If you want to see who else is attending, you can use the optional Meet & Mint app.
When might Timeleft suit me better?
If you want a dinner arranged for you with other people who signed up for the same thing, and you are happy to use an app account and pay for it, a service like Timeleft may fit better. Check its own website for current details.
Can I use both?
Yes. They are not exclusive. Some people use a matched-dinner service for one evening and a public event list for the rest of the week.