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Appointment companion
DMV, doctor, courthouse lobby, city office, benefits office, school meeting.
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Hard to do alone? Bring a Nearby Ally.
Bay Area Platonic Companion Support
Book calm, platonic support for appointments, errands, waiting rooms, walks, events, body doubling, and hard-to-do-alone moments.
AI helps organize the request. A real person shows up.
Bay Area PilotPlatonic OnlyPublic Places PreferredAI-Assisted Intake
A real person for real-life moments
Calm, platonic support for the things that feel easier with someone there.
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Errand companion
Pickups, returns, shopping, paperwork, document drop-offs.
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Waiting room support
Sit nearby, calm presence, light conversation if wanted.
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Walk companion
Neighborhood walks, wellness walks, fresh-air reset.
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Event plus-one
Networking events, meetups, social events, awkward arrivals.
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Body doubling
Cleaning, organizing, applying for jobs, making phone calls, paperwork.
How it works
Simple, transparent, human at every step.
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Tell us what you need
Share the moment you'd rather not face alone.
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AI organizes the request
Your intake becomes a clear booking summary.
- 3
A real person shows up
At the agreed time and location — calm and prepared.
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Get a session receipt
Simple, transparent recap after the session.
Clear boundaries from the start
Nearby Ally works because everyone knows what it is — and what it isn't. Honest, platonic, reviewed.
- Platonic only
- No dating or sexual services
- No therapy, legal advice, or medical advice
- No illegal activity
- Not for emergencies or crisis situations
- Public places preferred for the pilot
- Every request is reviewed before confirmation
- Nearby Ally may decline unsafe, unclear, or out-of-scope requests
Good fit / Not a fit
A quick gut check before you request — so you know what Nearby Ally is for.
✓Good fit
- Appointments
- DMV, courthouse lobby, city office, benefits office, or school meeting
- Waiting rooms
- Errands, pickups, returns, shopping, paperwork, or document drop-offs
- Walks
- Event arrivals, meetups, or networking support
- Body doubling, organizing, job applications, phone calls, or paperwork
×Not a fit
- Dating, romantic, sexual, or escort-style requests
- Emergencies or crisis situations
- Medical care, legal advice, therapy, or counseling
- Security, bodyguard, restraint, or conflict intervention
- Illegal activity
- Intoxication-related or unsafe requests
- Unclear private-location requests
- Requests outside the pilot boundaries
Simple pilot pricing
Straightforward rates while we pilot in the Bay Area.
Most common
Standard Nearby Ally
$89
up to 90 min
For appointments, errands, waiting rooms, or body doubling.
RequestExtended Nearby Ally
$175
up to 3 hours
For longer events, multi-stop errands, or extended support.
RequestPremium / Same-Day
Custom
by request
For time-sensitive appointments, longer events, special scheduling needs, or requests that need extra review.
RequestFinal pricing may vary by distance, timing, location, and request type. Pilot availability is limited.
Request a Nearby Ally
Tell us about the moment. We'll review and follow up if it fits the pilot.
Bay Area companion support
Nearby Ally is a Bay Area platonic companion service supporting people across San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland, San Jose, and the broader Silicon Valley. Whether you need an appointment companion in San Francisco, a waiting room companion, event plus-one support, a body doubling companion, or an errand companion, Nearby Ally brings calm, platonic presence to the moments that feel harder alone.
Frequently asked
Is Nearby Ally a dating service?+
No. Nearby Ally is platonic only.
Is this therapy or medical support?+
No. Nearby Ally does not provide therapy, medical care, legal advice, or crisis services.
Can I book someone for a courthouse, DMV, city office, or appointment?+
Yes, if the request is safe, lawful, and within boundaries.
Can I request quiet support?+
Yes. Some people want conversation, others just want calm presence nearby.
Does AI replace the companion?+
No. AI only helps organize the request. A real person shows up.
Where is Nearby Ally available?+
Nearby Ally is starting as a Bay Area pilot.