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flat.social

flat.social is a browser-based virtual meeting and event platform where participants move through avatar-based spaces, talk using proximity-based audio and video, collaborate in shared rooms, and join activities. It supports remote teams, online classes, social gatherings, workshops, and virtual events without requiring guest downloads.

flat.social

Browser-based virtual spaces for meetings and events

flat.social is a browser-based virtual space for online meetings, social gatherings, classes, and events. Instead of keeping participants in a fixed video grid, it lets them move through rooms as avatars and approach people or groups to start proximity-based conversations.

A flat can combine spaces for casual mingling, presentations, and text chat. It also includes shared collaboration tools, built-in activities, screen sharing, and room customization, giving organizers a way to structure both informal interactions and more directed sessions without requiring attendees to install software.

Features

Avatar-based movement

Participants walk, jump, or fly around spaces using keyboard controls and approach other avatars to start conversations.

Spatial audio and video

Audio and video become louder or more prominent as participants move closer and fade as they move away, allowing multiple nearby conversations.

Flexible room types

Open Spatial, Conference, and Chat rooms support mingling, presentations with screen sharing, and text conversations in the same flat.

Real-time whiteboards

Shared whiteboards and sticky notes support drawing, writing, and image placement for collaborative workshops and brainstorming.

Build mode and customization

Hosts can place furniture, walls, signs, 3D text, billboards, NPCs, and interactive objects, or begin with a template; changes appear live for participants.

Games and reactions

Built-in activities include football, chess, surfing, dice, and arcade cabinets, while reactions provide lightweight visual expression without speaking.

Use cases

  • Remote team spaces

    Create a shared digital office where distributed colleagues can drop by work areas, hold informal watercooler conversations, and maintain an ongoing team presence across time zones.

  • Team socials and online parties

    Organize happy hours, parties, icebreakers, and team-building sessions using movable avatars, proximity conversations, built-in games, and customizable rooms.

  • Online classes and distance education

    Structure lessons around group activities and collaboration: students can move between areas, raise their hands, and work together rather than only watching a lecture.

  • Virtual events and meetups

    Run conferences, meetups, and networking events with presentation rooms, screen sharing, booths or breakout areas, and spaces for attendees to mingle.

  • Collaborative workshops

    Use spatial rooms, whiteboards, sticky notes, and room layouts for workshops, brainstorming, project kickoffs, and other interactive working sessions.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Browser-based access with no installation required for guests.
  • Proximity-based audio and video support more natural movement between conversations than a fixed grid.
  • Combines spatial, conference, and chat rooms in one virtual space.
  • Includes collaborative whiteboards, built-in games, and customizable environments.
  • Capacity-based pricing includes a free tier and a one-day option for events.

Cons

  • The Free plan is limited to 5 people at once; higher capacities require a paid plan or contact with the company.
  • Detailed mobile support and broader integrations are not established by the available product information.
  • Some administration, analytics, branding, and access-control features are listed for the Monthly plan rather than the Free plan.

FAQ

How do you get started with flat.social?

Create a space, choose or customize rooms, and invite people with a link. Guests can join in a supported browser without installing an app; the site also offers a no-signup live demo.

Which browsers and devices does flat.social support?

flat.social runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. The supplied feature information describes browser-based access and does not establish detailed mobile-device support.

How many people can join a flat?

The Free plan supports up to 5 people at once. Monthly plans support capacities from 10 to 100 people, while a Day Pass supports up to 100 people for 24 hours; larger capacity is handled through a contact flow.

Is flat.social free?

Yes. The Free plan is listed at $0 forever for up to 5 people, with unlimited session length, spatial audio and video rooms, maps, a look, and an embed button. Paid plans add higher capacity and additional administration and branding features.

What types of rooms are available?

A flat can include Open Spatial rooms for proximity-based conversations, Conference rooms for presentations and screen sharing, and Chat rooms for text-based communication. These room types can be mixed within one space.

Quick Facts

Category
Virtual meetings and events
Platform
Web browser
Supported browsers
Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari
Room types
Spatial, conference, and chat
Free capacity
Up to 5 people at once
Pricing model
Free, monthly capacity plans, and 24-hour Day Pass