Watchly is the private security network for your neighborhood. Share real-time alerts, map incidents, and coordinate with neighbors — all in one place built for trust.
Free to join. No spam, ever. Be first to get access.
Existing tools weren't built for security. Your community deserves a purpose-built platform.
Nextdoor
Cluttered with lost pet posts and drama. Safety alerts get buried under noise.
Facebook Groups
No privacy controls, no verification. Anyone can join — including bad actors.
Group Texts
No organization, no history. Critical alerts disappear in a flood of messages.
Email Chains
Slow, fragmented, and impossible to coordinate real-time responses.
Security-first feed
Every post is categorized. Alerts rise to the top. Zero noise.
Verified & private
Address verification ensures only real neighbors join your network.
Structured coordination
Assign roles, share patrol schedules, and track incidents on a real map.
Instant alerts
Push notifications for urgent safety events — no message gets lost.
Purpose-built tools for collaborative security — not another social network.
Instantly notify your entire neighborhood about suspicious activity, break-ins, or emergencies. Push notifications ensure nobody misses a critical alert.
Address-verified membership keeps your network private. Only confirmed neighbors can see and share information — no strangers, no bad actors.
Visualize safety patterns on an interactive neighborhood map. See where incidents occur, identify hotspots, and make informed decisions about prevention.
Organize neighborhood watch patrols, share schedules, assign zones, and track volunteer participation — all structured and easy to manage.
Choose the plan that fits your neighborhood and continue to secure Stripe checkout.
For smaller neighborhood groups getting organized fast.
Up to 25 neighborhood members
For active neighborhoods that need more visibility and support.
Up to 100 neighborhood members
For larger communities managing multiple areas at once.
Unlimited members
Secure billing is hosted by Stripe. All plans are billed monthly.
Hear from communities already using Watchly.
“Watchly transformed how our neighborhood communicates about safety. We went from scattered group texts to organized, real-time coordination. Response times to incidents dropped dramatically.”
Sarah Chen
Neighborhood Watch Captain · Maple Ridge, OR
“As an HOA president, I needed something more structured than Nextdoor. Watchly gives us incident tracking, verified members, and actual coordination tools. It's exactly what was missing.”
Marcus Johnson
HOA President · Oakwood Heights, TX
“The incident mapping feature alone is worth it. We identified a pattern of break-ins on our block that nobody had connected. Now we patrol smarter, not harder.”
Diana Reeves
Community Organizer · Pine Valley, CO
Everything you need to know about Watchly.
We use a multi-step verification process that includes address confirmation via postal code matching and optional utility bill verification. This ensures only actual residents of your neighborhood can join your private network. No strangers, no fake accounts.
Absolutely. Watchly uses end-to-end encryption for all communications, and your data is never sold to advertisers or third parties. We're SOC 2 compliant and undergo regular security audits. Your neighborhood's information stays within your neighborhood.
Nextdoor is a general social network that happens to be location-based. Watchly is purpose-built for neighborhood security. We offer structured incident reporting, interactive safety maps, patrol scheduling, role-based permissions, and real-time alerting — none of which exist on Nextdoor.
You can create your neighborhood network in under 5 minutes. Invite neighbors via email or a shareable link. Once they verify their address, they're in. Most neighborhoods are fully onboarded within a week.
Yes. Our Pro and Community plans support optional law enforcement integration, allowing you to share anonymized incident data with local police departments. This is always opt-in and controlled by your neighborhood's admin.
You can cancel anytime with no penalties or hidden fees. Your data can be exported before cancellation. We also offer a 14-day free trial on all plans so you can try Watchly risk-free.
Join the waitlist today and get early access when we launch in your area. Founding members receive 3 months free.