AltPace — Connection, without pressure.
AltPace

A new way to meet people online.

Built with neurodivergent people in mind.

  • Reply when you’re ready. No pressure, no read receipts.
  • Your photo, your choice. Share it when you’re ready.
  • One tap to show how you’re feeling. No explaining needed.

AltPace is built differently.
All for less than a streaming subscription.

Join the waitlist No commitment.

Take and share our free communication style quiz — only takes a minute.

AltPace is built differently - a new way to meet people
Most social apps feel like this

Sound familiar?

Pressure to reply

You see a message and immediately feel the weight of it. Leave it too long, and they assume you’re not interested.

Too many matches

It becomes overwhelming. You want to reply, but there’s just too much.

People disappear

Someone goes quiet. No clarity. No closure. You’re left wondering what happened.

Conversations feel like performance

It can feel like you have to mask or perform just to keep things going.

AltPace is built differently.

It’s a calmer, clearer way to connect.

  • Reply when you have the energy
  • Take space without over-explaining
  • Know where you stand
  • Connect without pressure
What makes it different

Built around how you actually communicate

Your pace is visible

Everyone sets their natural reply speed and energy level. No guessing. No pressure. Your match knows what to expect from the start.

Fewer, more intentional matches

You choose how many people you connect with. No overwhelm. Just the right pace for you.

More than surface-level matching

It’s not just photos or interests. It’s communication style, energy, and what actually works for you. Every match includes a clear reason why you were paired.

No pressure to reply

No read receipts. No “last seen.” You respond when you’re ready — and so do they.

Photos on your terms

Your photos start blurred. You choose when to reveal them — and who sees them. Connection comes first.

Clear, kinder endings

If it’s not the right fit, you can close things respectfully. No ghosting. No confusion. Just clarity.

Space is built in

Let people know when life gets in the way — no over-explaining needed.

Busy — back soon Low energy Taking things slowly
In practice

What it looks like in practice

A typical connection on AltPace might look like this:

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You match based on compatibility — not just surface-level traits.

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You can see their pace, energy, and what they’re looking for.

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You message when you’re ready — they do the same.

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If life gets busy, it’s visible. No one is left guessing.

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If it’s not right, you end things clearly and move forward.

No chasing. No overthinking. No guessing.

Getting started

How it works

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Join the waitlist

No commitment, just interest.

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Optional questionnaire

A few optional questions to help shape AltPace around you.

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Get invited when it’s ready

We’ll invite you — and you can decide if it’s for you.

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Use it your way

No pressure. No commitment. On your terms, at your pace.

Who it’s for

AltPace might suit you if…

You delay replying — even when you want to respond.

You prefer meaningful conversations over constant messaging.

You find most apps overwhelming or draining.

You want connection — just in a calmer, clearer way.

“Many of the people closest to me find communication difficult or overwhelming. AltPace is an attempt to create something that feels better — for anyone who’s ever struggled with how social apps work.”

— Claire, Founder

Join the waitlist

If this feels like your kind of thing, you’re exactly who we’re building this for.

No pressure. Unsubscribe anytime.

Your communication style

Discover your communication style

Six quick questions. No right or wrong answers — just go with your gut.
Choose what feels most like you.

Your communication style

Primary style

Secondary style

Your communication style will help us match you more thoughtfully on AltPace.