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Best Apps Like Untappd: Top Beer Discovery App Alternatives in 2026

Untappd is the world's largest beer discovery platform with over 11 million users who have logged over 2 billion check-ins across 3 million beers.

Why People Look for Untappd Alternatives

BeerAdvocate and RateBeer offer more in-depth professional and enthusiast reviews.
Vivino provides the same label-scan experience for wine rather than beer.
Pint Please is a popular Untappd alternative in European markets.
BreweryDB and Brewer's Friend cater to homebrewers rather than consumers.

6 Best Alternatives to Untappd

Each app below addresses a specific gap in Untappd's offering. We picked them based on real user review patterns and feature differentiation.

BeerAdvocate

Beer ratings and reviews from a dedicated enthusiast community.

BeerAdvocate is one of the oldest and most respected beer rating communities. It has a deep library of reviews from serious beer enthusiasts and covers rare and limited-release beers that may have fewer check-ins on Untappd.

Serious beer enthusiasts who want deep, written tasting notes. Free basic access; BeerAdvocate membership for premium features.
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RateBeer

Comprehensive beer ratings and brewery database.

RateBeer is a beer rating community acquired by AB InBev. It offers a large beer database with numeric scores and detailed style breakdowns. The community skews toward experienced beer tasters and covers a wide range of global craft beers.

Users wanting structured numeric scores and style comparisons. Free to use.
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Vivino

Wine scanning and discovery app.

Vivino is essentially Untappd for wine. If you enjoy both beer and wine, Vivino offers the same label-scan, rate, and discover workflow for the wine category with over 65 million users and 15 million wine listings.

Beer drinkers who also want a wine discovery companion app. Free to use; marketplace for purchasing wine.
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Pint Please

European-focused beer discovery and check-in app.

Pint Please is a popular alternative to Untappd with a strong following in Scandinavia, Finland, and other European markets. It offers check-ins, beer ratings, and nearby venue discovery with a clean interface.

Beer enthusiasts in European markets seeking a local-first platform. Free to use.
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Tavour

Curated craft beer delivery subscription.

Tavour is a craft beer discovery and delivery service that sends users curated selections of hard-to-find beers from independent breweries. It bridges discovery and purchasing in a way Untappd's check-in model does not.

Craft beer fans who want to discover and receive rare beers by mail. Membership-based; beer prices plus shipping.
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Next Glass

AI-powered beverage recommendation app.

Next Glass uses chemical analysis and user preference data to recommend beers and wines you will likely enjoy. It takes a more algorithmic approach than Untappd's social check-in model.

Users who want personalized recommendations rather than social sharing. Free to use.
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How we found these alternatives

Untappd data is widely used by craft breweries and bars to understand trending beer styles and consumer preferences.

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