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Event hosting · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Gathio is a simple, federated, privacy-first platform for hosting events. Instances let anyone create events and groups via direct links, federate over ActivityPub, and avoid mandatory accounts while auto-deleting events shortly after they end.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
Official website
Category
Event hosting
Free access
The flagship instance at gath.io is publicly usable, and documentation describes self-hosting your own instance at no listed fee.
API access
Not confirmed

Is gathio right for you?

A good fit for

Community organizers and privacy-conscious hosts who want lightweight event pages without mainstream social login requirements.

Before you choose

Public instance settings restrict discovery to direct links and delete events seven days after they end.

Privacy-first event hosting

Gathio highlights password-based editing, optional email recovery, and federation so small communities can publish events without building a full registration product.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
Privacy modelHomepage explains there are no accounts; hosts receive edit passwords while guests use public links.Facts sourced2026-10-04
FederationFlagship instance notes ActivityPub federation with other Gathio instances.Facts sourced2026-10-04
RetentionInstance settings state events are automatically deleted seven days after they end.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

gathio pricing & plans

Free

Free

The flagship instance at gath.io is publicly usable, and documentation describes self-hosting your own instance at no listed fee.

Access
The flagship instance at gath.io is publicly usable, and documentation describes self-hosting your own instance at no listed fee.
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is gathio used for?

Gathio is a simple, federated, privacy-first platform for hosting events. Instances let anyone create events and groups via direct links, federate over ActivityPub, and avoid mandatory accounts while auto-deleting events shortly after they end.

Does gathio have a free plan?

The flagship instance at gath.io is publicly usable, and documentation describes self-hosting your own instance at no listed fee.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does gathio cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use gathio through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Public instance settings restrict discovery to direct links and delete events seven days after they end.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Facts apply to the named version and check date. Send a sourced correction if something changed.