this will be next level duno :-D
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A GroupMe alternative for groups that outgrew the chat
GroupMe is a simple group chat. When announcements, photos and questions start getting lost in the messages, a duno network gives your group an organised feed with approval and moderators.
Written November 2026. Products change — check each one's own site for current details.
What GroupMe is
GroupMe is a free group messaging app, popular with student groups, teams and families. It focuses on chat, with photos, polls and events in the conversation.
What duno does differently
Posts that stay findable
Announcements, photos and polls stay in an organised feed; pin the important ones to the top.
Control who joins and posts
Approve each member, ask a join question, or make the feed admins-only for announcements.
An address for your group
duno.com/net/your-name with logo, cover, rules and a welcome message.
Chat too
Members can message each other, and duno groups have live group chat.
GroupMe and duno side by side
| Feature | GroupMe | duno |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Chat | Posts (feed) with comments |
| Cost | Free | Free |
| Finding older information | Scroll the chat | Feed, pinned posts |
| Approval to join | Limited | Yes, with a question |
| Announcement-only mode | Limited | Yes |
A general description, not a full feature list. "Generally" means it depends on settings, plans or tools you add.
When GroupMe is the better choice
- Your group mainly needs quick, real-time chat.
When duno fits better
- Important news gets lost in chat.
- You want to approve members or make posting admins-only.
- The group is large or changes every year (classes, clubs).
Trying duno alongside GroupMe
- 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
Can I keep GroupMe and use duno?
Yes. Many groups keep the chat for quick coordination and use a network for announcements, photos and questions.
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.