Your AI Social Network That Brings Home to You
Drift connects international students, travelers, and workers with their home communities. Find people nearby from your country, join global interest groups, and get instant help from Surf AI—your personal assistant that understands where you're from.
Find Your People
Connect with people from your home country or state within 10 miles. Never feel alone in a new place.
Global Communities
Join interest-based communities—from football to finance, tech to food. Stay connected to what matters.
Surf AI Assistant
Get instant answers, recommendations, and connections from our AI trained to understand your needs.
Designed for People Away From Home
Whether you're an international student in a new city, a migrant worker building a life abroad, or a traveler exploring the world—Drift keeps you connected to your roots while you grow new wings.
Stay Connected, Wherever You Go
Drift helps you find your community instantly. Connect with people from your hometown, join subcommunities exclusive to your country, and follow news that matters back home.
With location-based discovery, you can find and chat with people from your state or country who are within 10 miles- turning strangers into friends in unfamiliar places.
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Drift for Your Organization
Customize Drift Enterprise for your school, company, or organization. From training Surf AI on frequently asked questions to creating approved channels and groups—every feature helps your people connect and thrive.
Perfect for universities supporting international students, companies with global teams, events, or religious organizations. Get Drift Enterprise set up in less than 7 days with full admin control and member privacy.
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6.9M
International students globally seeking connection and community167M
Migrant workers worldwide looking to stay connected to home1.2B
People traveling internationally each year who could use DriftAccepted Into
Meet Surf: Your AI Assistant
Surf understands your questions and connects you with the right people and places. Watch how it helps students and travelers navigate their new environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Read through our FAQ below. If you can't find an answer,
please email our support team at driftsuggestions@gmail.com
Drift is an AI-powered social network designed for anyone away from home—international students, migrant workers, travelers, and expats. We help you stay connected to your home culture while building community in your new location through location-based matching, country-specific communities, and Surf AI assistance.
Surf is your personal AI assistant trained to help you navigate your new environment. Ask Surf anything—from finding local restaurants that serve food from home, to getting academic help, to connecting with people who share your interests. Surf can introduce you to other users using @username mentions and provide personalized recommendations based on your background and location.
Absolutely. Your privacy is our top priority. We only show approximate distances (within 10 miles) and never reveal your exact location. You control who can see your profile and can adjust privacy settings at any time. All data is encrypted and we never sell your information to third parties.
Drift is free to download and use with basic features. We offer a premium subscription for $4.99/month that includes ad-free browsing, unlimited Surf AI conversations, and advanced discovery features. For organizations, we offer Drift Enterprise with custom pricing based on your needs.
Drift Enterprise is our customized solution for universities, companies, and organizations. We train Surf AI on your specific FAQs, create approved channels and groups, and provide an admin dashboard with full control over member privacy and engagement analytics. Setup takes less than 7 days. Contact us at driftsuggestions@gmail.com for pricing.
Yes! Drift is perfect for travelers. Whether you're on a short trip or living abroad long-term, you can instantly connect with people from home, discover local communities, and get help from Surf AI. Your account stays active and you can use Drift anywhere in the world.
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Download Drift and instantly connect with people from home. Join global communities, discover people nearby from your country, and chat with Surf AI—your personal assistant who understands where you're from.