Shapr alternatives: what to do since the shutdown
Shapr, the app nicknamed the Tinder of networking, shut down in 2023. To keep meeting professionals, the best alternative today is instant video networking. Rather than swiping and then waiting for a written reply, Beelink connects you live over video with a relevant professional.
What Shapr was
Shapr offered a profile-and-swipe system inspired by dating apps. You entered your interests, the algorithm suggested profiles, and you exchanged written messages after a mutual match. The app won people over with its simplicity, but it suffered from the same flaw as other text-based tools: lots of matches, few conversations that actually led anywhere. The service shut down in 2023 after being acquired.
Why switch to video rather than another Shapr
Replacing Shapr with a clone based on the same principle does not fix the real problem: the time lost between the match and the first real conversation. Beelink takes the opposite bet. The encounter starts with video, live. You instantly see whether the person is relevant, and you build a far stronger connection than with an exchange of messages. To understand the approach in detail, see our page on video networking.
Which alternative for your goal
- To grow your network quickly, go for spontaneous video encounters.
- To find a co-founder, video lets you judge human compatibility, something a profile cannot show.
- To hire freelancers, an instant first video exchange replaces back-and-forth messages.
If you came to Shapr for its spontaneous side, you will find that spirit again in our Chatroulette alternative for professionals.
Pick up networking where Shapr left off
Meet professionals over video, with no swiping and no waiting. Start your first conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Shapr still exist?
No. Shapr, the app nicknamed the Tinder of professional networking, shut down in 2023 after being acquired by the Lincoln Group. The app is no longer available and the service was never relaunched.
What should I use instead of Shapr?
Several options exist depending on your need. To recapture the spirit of spontaneous encounters between professionals, Beelink goes further than Shapr by jumping straight to video: instead of swiping and then waiting for a written reply, you talk over video immediately.
What is the difference between Shapr and Beelink?
Shapr worked through profiles and swiping, then written messaging. Beelink removes that waiting: you are connected live over video with a relevant professional. You save the days of written exchanges that used to follow a match on Shapr.
Is there a European alternative to Shapr?
Yes. Beelink is a French professional matching platform. Several French-speaking platforms also exist to find a co-founder, but they stick to written messaging, whereas Beelink bets on instant video encounters.