Guides to making plans that actually happen

LockInStep is a free web app for planning get-togethers. You pick an activity, invite one person or a whole group with a single link, and everyone votes on the time and place. Once it's decided, everyone can add it to their calendar.

Yes. Every feature is free and there is no credit card. Guests never need an account.

No. LockInStep works in any phone or computer browser. Guests tap your link, add their first name, and vote. You can add LockInStep to your home screen so it opens like an app.

Connect Google or Outlook and LockInStep only offers times you are actually free, inside the hours you like for that activity. Friends vote yes, maybe or no on each option and the best time rises to the top.

Yes. You can add places, paste a Google Maps, OpenTable or Yelp link, or pick from spots near you or a ZIP code. Guests can vote on places and suggest their own.

No. LockInStep only reads when you are busy or free. It never sees event names, attendees or details.

Yes. Invite one person and they simply tap the time that works. It also works for groups of any size, and you can save the people you see often as a group.

A group chat buries the decision in messages, and most polls only ask about time. LockInStep checks your calendar, handles both when and where, tracks RSVPs, and sends calendar invites, all from one link.