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Lunchclub vs Raya

Lunchclub logo

Lunchclub

Software

AI-powered networking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raya logo

Raya

Software

An exclusive community

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lunchclub has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Lunchclub covers AI Matching, Raya covers Exclusive Membership.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lunchclub and Raya actually diverge.

Attributes where Lunchclub and Raya differ
AttributeLunchclubRaya
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos
Founded20182015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Lunchclub

  • AI Matching
  • 1:1 Video Meetings
  • Goal Setting
  • Meeting Notes
  • Clubhouse Integration
  • IRL Events
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet

Only in Raya

  • Exclusive Membership
  • Committee Review
  • Privacy Protection
  • Social Networking
  • Work Networking
  • Cultural Events
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Lunchclub

No use cases recorded yet. See the Lunchclub review.

Raya

  • Private membership network for dating, networking and friendshipnot Lunchclub
  • Meeting vetted members while controlling your visibilitynot Lunchclub
  • Application-gated social access rather than open sign-upnot Lunchclub

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Lunchclub

Nothing recorded yet. See the Lunchclub review.

Raya

  • Access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • Full functionality of the service is only available while a paid membership is active
  • Memberships are sold only as 1, 6 or 12 month auto-renewing terms
  • Auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours before the end of the period
  • Cancelling a subscription only takes effect at the end of the current period, with no mid-term exit
  • Accounts can be suspended or terminated for conduct judged not to reflect the community guidelines
  • The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Lunchclub

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weekly Matches
    • Video Meetings
    • Profile
  • Premium$20/month
    • More Matches
    • Priority Matching
    • Advanced Preferences

Raya

$9.99/month
  • Membership$9.99/month
    • Access to Community
    • Dating Mode
    • Social Mode

Which should you pick?

Choose Lunchclub if

  • You need ai matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want 1:1 video meetings.
Lunchclub review

Choose Raya if

  • You need exclusive membership.
  • You work on Ios.
  • You also want committee review.
Raya review

Questions people ask

Is Lunchclub or Raya better?
Neither clearly leads. Lunchclub starts at Free and Raya at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lunchclub or Raya?
Lunchclub has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Lunchclub and $9.99/month for Raya.
Does Lunchclub or Raya run on more platforms?
Lunchclub runs on Ios, Android, Web. Raya runs on Ios.
Can I use Lunchclub for free?
Yes. Lunchclub has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raya starts at $9.99/month.
What can Lunchclub do that Raya cannot?
Lunchclub covers AI Matching, 1:1 Video Meetings, Goal Setting, Meeting Notes. Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Committee Review, Privacy Protection, Social Networking. Both handle Ios support.
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