Comparison
VIB3S or BlaBlaCar: which one for an event?
Both let private individuals share a car and split costs. The difference is the focus: BlaBlaCar is a general platform for travelling between cities; VIB3S is built for getting to specific events such as festivals, concerts, matches or ski resorts.
If you're going to an event, on VIB3S you search for the event and see who's going from your area. For a city-to-city trip with no event involved, BlaBlaCar has far more routes.
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Main differences
| VIB3S | BlaBlaCar | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Getting to events: festivals, concerts, clubs, matches, snow | City-to-city travel in general |
| How you search | By event: find your festival or concert and see the rides going | By origin city, destination and date |
| Community | Each event has its own community: see who's going before you leave | Not organised by event |
| Other transport | Carpooling only | Also sells bus tickets |
| For organizers | Widget for the event website, own community and mobility data | Has signed agreements with some festivals |
When VIB3S fits better
- You're going to a specific festival, concert or event and want to travel with people going to the same place.
- You also need to sort out the late-night ride home with the same people.
- The event has VIB3S on its website and you can request a seat from there.
- You want to meet people with the same plan before you arrive.
When BlaBlaCar fits better
- You're travelling between two cities with no event involved.
- You need a long, frequent route with many departures a day.
- You'd consider the bus as an alternative.
If you organise an event
VIB3S is designed so organizers can switch on carpooling for their event: their own community in the app, a widget for the event website and data on origins, occupancy and CO₂ avoided. See VIB3S for organizers.
About this comparison
It's based on public information as of October 2026. BlaBlaCar is a trademark of its owner, unrelated to VIB3S. If anything has changed, email info@vibescarpool.com and we'll fix it.
Download VIB3S
Free on iOS and Android. Find your event and share the ride.
Frequently asked questions
Which app is better for getting to a festival?
If the trip is for a specific event, VIB3S lets you search by event and see who's going from your area. For city-to-city trips with no event, BlaBlaCar has more routes.
Can I use both?
Yes. They're independent, so use whichever suits each trip.
Is VIB3S an alternative to BlaBlaCar for concerts?
Yes, especially for concerts in another city or at stadiums, where it helps to coordinate both ways with people going to the same show.