Automate 1:1 intros to boost engagment in your community
Aphinity is the community matching platform that creates meaningful member connections across Slack, Discord, and email — helping you scale coffee chats, mentorship programs, and networking automatically.
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“Aphinity has completely transformed how we welcome new community members. The AI matching feels like magic — people consistently tell us their coffee chats led to real friendships and collaborations.”
“We tried Donut for months but the random matching felt hollow. Aphinity's intelligent pairing based on goals and interests made our weekly coffee chats actually valuable. Engagement is up 3x.”
“Running a 10,000+ member Slack community was chaotic until we found Aphinity. Now members get personalized intros based on their interests, and our retention has never been better.”
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How to increase community engagement and retention
Engagement improves when introductions are intentional, timely, and relevant. Aphinity uses these three signals to turn coffee chats into lasting relationships. Explore use cases.
Intent signals
Capture goals, interests, and roles so each introduction feels relevant from the first message.
Context signals
Match by community type, experience level, or program track to create natural conversation.
Cadence signals
Weekly, biweekly, or monthly coffee chats based on availability and time zones.
Ask better questions
Use short prompts that reveal intent—what members want to learn, build, or solve.
Match with meaning
AI pairs members with shared context so conversations start with common ground.
Measure engagement
Track participation, satisfaction, and retention trends in one dashboard.
How Aphinity's matching algorithm works
Set up automated coffee chats and member introductions in minutes. Our AI handles the matching so you can focus on building community. See pricing.
Create your matching program
Define your community's matching criteria, set the cadence (weekly, biweekly, or monthly), and customize questions to gather member preferences. Perfect for coffee chats, mentorship programs, or onboarding intros.
- Custom matching rules based on interests, goals, or experience
- Flexible scheduling options to fit your community rhythm
- Branded experience with your community's look and feel
Invite and onboard members
Share your unique invite link or import members via CSV. Our smart onboarding captures the information needed for quality matches while keeping friction low.
- One-click invite links for easy member signup
- Bulk import from spreadsheets or existing tools
- Smart profile questions that improve match quality
AI creates meaningful matches
Our matching algorithm analyzes member profiles, goals, and preferences to create introductions that feel intentional—not random. Each match is designed to spark genuine conversation.
- AI-powered matching based on compatibility signals
- Automatic introduction messages via Slack, Discord, or email
- Smart scheduling suggestions for both members
Track engagement and iterate
Monitor program health with real-time analytics. See participation rates, collect feedback after each match, and continuously improve your community's connection experience.
- Dashboard showing match rates and member satisfaction
- Automated feedback collection after conversations
- Insights to optimize your matching criteria over time
Everything you need for community matching
From automated coffee chats to mentorship programs, Aphinity provides the tools to create meaningful member connections at scale.
AI-powered matching
Our intelligent algorithm analyzes member profiles, interests, and goals to create matches that spark genuine connections—not random pairings.
Multi-platform support
Run coffee chats where your community lives: Slack, Discord, or email. Seamless integrations that feel native.
Automated scheduling
Set your cadence—weekly, biweekly, or monthly—and let Aphinity handle the rest. No manual coordination needed.
Community onboarding
Welcome new members with curated introductions that help them find their people fast.
Real-time analytics
Track participation, satisfaction scores, and engagement trends with intuitive dashboards.
Smart notifications
Automated reminders and nudges keep members engaged without overwhelming them.
Instant setup
Go from signup to first match in under 10 minutes. No complex configuration required.
Coffee chat software for every community type
Whether you're building company culture, growing a member community, or connecting students with alumni—Aphinity adapts to your needs.
Employee networking & onboarding at scale
Help new hires find their footing faster with structured introductions. Run mentorship programs, cross-team networking, and culture-building coffee chats that strengthen your organization from within.
- New hire buddy matching
- Cross-department networking
- Leadership mentorship programs
- ERG and affinity group connections
“Aphinity transformed how we onboard new team members. Within their first week, every new hire has meaningful conversations with colleagues across the company.”
Real results from real communities
Track your community engagement metrics and member retention rates with Aphinity's built-in analytics. Here's what our customers typically see. See pricing for your size.
Members who participate in coffee chats stay 2.5x longer than those who don't.
Communities see a 60% increase in active participation within 3 months.
Launch your first matching program in under 10 minutes, not weeks.
Members consistently rate their Aphinity matches as valuable and relevant.
Seamless integrations with your existing tools
Run coffee chats and member introductions where your community already communicates. No context switching, no adoption friction.
Slack
Native Slack integration with channel and DM support
- Channel notifications
- Direct messages
- Slash commands
Discord
Full Discord bot with server and DM capabilities
- Server integration
- DM introductions
- Role-based matching
Email introductions for any community or organization
- Custom templates
- Scheduling options
- Open tracking
New introduction from Aphinity
Hey! You've been matched with @sarah.chen for this week's coffee chat. You both share an interest in product management and are working on community growth.
Example Slack notification from Aphinity
Why teams choose Aphinity over random matching
Looking for a Donut alternative or better random coffee chat tool? See how AI-powered matching compares to traditional random pairing. View pricing.
Frequently asked questions about automated matching
Everything you need to know about setting up coffee chats, member matching, and community engagement with Aphinity.
Setting up coffee chats in Slack takes under 5 minutes. First, connect your Slack workspace to Aphinity with a single click. Then create a matching program, define your cadence (weekly, biweekly, or monthly), and invite members via a shared link or CSV import. Aphinity handles the rest—matching members, sending introduction messages, and collecting feedback.
The best matching algorithm considers multiple compatibility signals rather than random pairing. Aphinity's AI analyzes member interests, professional goals, experience levels, and expressed preferences to create intentional matches. Unlike random coffee chat tools, our algorithm learns from feedback to continuously improve match quality over time.
Most successful communities run coffee chats on a weekly or biweekly basis. Weekly cadence works well for engaged, active communities while biweekly suits larger organizations where members have busier schedules. Aphinity lets you customize the frequency based on your community's needs, and members can adjust their availability preferences.
Yes! Aphinity supports unlimited matching programs with unique criteria. For example, you might run a mentorship program matching junior and senior members, an onboarding program pairing new hires with tenured employees, and a general networking program based on shared interests. Each program can have its own questions, matching rules, and cadence.
Aphinity provides comprehensive analytics including participation rates, match completion rates, member satisfaction scores, and feedback summaries. Track trends over time, identify your most engaged members, and export reports for stakeholders. Our dashboard shows you exactly how your matching programs impact overall community health.
Random matching pairs members without considering compatibility, often leading to awkward conversations with little common ground. AI matching (like Aphinity) analyzes member profiles, goals, and preferences to create intentional pairings. The result: higher satisfaction rates, better conversations, and stronger long-term relationships.
Aphinity integrates with Slack, Discord, and email. For Slack and Discord, members receive match notifications and introduction messages directly in DMs. For email-based communities, introductions arrive in members' inboxes with suggested conversation topics. You can run different programs on different platforms or combine them.
Many teams switch to Aphinity from Donut and similar random matching tools. Key differences: Aphinity uses AI-powered matching (not random), supports Discord and email in addition to Slack, offers more customization for matching criteria, and provides deeper analytics. Our pricing is also more transparent with no hidden per-user fees.
Members can set their availability preferences and time zone in their profile. Aphinity considers these when suggesting meeting times and ensures members aren't matched during their off-hours. For global communities, the system can prioritize same-timezone matches or help coordinate across time zones with asynchronous intro options.
Absolutely. Many HR teams use Aphinity for new hire buddy programs, cross-department networking, and formal mentorship matching. Create separate programs for each use case with tailored questions and matching criteria. For example, match new hires with tenured employees who share similar roles or interests to accelerate onboarding.
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