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A BAND app alternative for your team, club or church
BAND is a popular group app for teams, clubs and churches, with posts, a calendar and chat. duno networks give your group a home at its own address that works in any browser, with approval-based joining and a clear feed.
Written November 2026. Products change — check each one's own site for current details.
What BAND is
BAND is a group communication app used by sports teams, clubs, churches, schools and families. Groups get posts, a shared calendar, polls, chat and file sharing, mainly through its mobile app.
What duno does differently
Your own address
duno.com/net/your-name, with a logo, cover, About page and rules, that works in any browser and can be installed on the phone home screen.
Public when you want
Public networks can be found in duno's directory and search engines, which helps clubs and churches welcome newcomers.
Approval and posting controls
Request-to-join with a question, invite-only, or open; posts by all members, with approval, or admins only.
Events in duno groups
Groups have events with RSVP and add-to-calendar, plus live group chat.
BAND and duno side by side
| Feature | BAND | duno |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free (with optional paid features) | Free |
| Mainly used through | Mobile app | Browser; installable on the home screen |
| Shared calendar inside the group | Yes | Events in duno groups; networks use posts and polls |
| Public, discoverable groups | Limited | Public networks in directory and search |
| Approval, admins, moderators | Yes | Yes |
| File sharing | Yes | Photos and video in posts |
A general description, not a full feature list. "Generally" means it depends on settings, plans or tools you add.
When BAND is the better choice
- Your group relies on a shared calendar with attendance.
- Members prefer an app and share many files.
When duno fits better
- You want a home that works in any browser, at your own address.
- You want newcomers to find your club or church.
- You want an announcement-only feed or approval of every post.
Trying duno alongside BAND
- Create the networkPick a name and address at duno.com/net/your-name, choose public, private or hidden, and write your rules and a welcome message.
- Share the invite linkPost an invite link where your members already are. You can limit how many times it works and when it expires.
- Run both for a whilePin the important posts on duno and see where your members prefer to talk. Nothing stops you from using both.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an alternative to BAND that works in a browser?
Yes. duno networks work in any browser and can be added to the phone home screen like an app, with notifications.
Can I run events on duno?
Yes, duno groups have events with RSVP and add-to-calendar. In a network you can announce events with posts and polls.
Is duno free?
Yes. Creating an account, creating networks, inviting members, posting jobs and asking questions are free. There are no paid plans and no ads in the feed.
Who runs a network on duno?
The person who creates it. Owners appoint admins and moderators, approve or decline join requests, remove or ban members and can transfer ownership. duno's own moderators only step in for content that breaks duno's terms.
Is this comparison neutral?
We wrote it as fairly as we could and list the cases where the other product is the better choice. Products change often, so check each one's own site for current features.