Yes. The free tier includes the full quiz, 5 personalised hobby recommendations, and a 14-day starter guide. Pro ($6.99/month) unlocks unlimited hobby switching, full AI coaching, and detailed weekly plans.

📸Film Photo

🧗Climbing

🎨Painting

🌊Surfing

🪵Whittling

🎸Guitar

🌱Gardening

🏹Archery

🍞Sourdough

🎭Improv

🧲Metal Detect

🎻Violin

🏺Ceramics

🪁Kite Flying

🧶Knitting

🔭Astronomy

Find your thing

SIDE
QUEST

Your next great obsession is out there.
Let's find exactly which one it is.

Begin Your Quest → See how it works

300+

Quests available

5 min

To find your match

To start

14 days

Trial before you commit

How it works

From "I'm bored"
to genuinely loving something

Most people fail at hobbies because they pick the wrong one, spend money too fast, or don't know how to start. Sidequest fixes all three.

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Answer 22 smart questions

We ask the right things — your personality, how much free time you have, whether you live near snow or the sea, your budget, what you've tried and hated. Real filters, not generic ones.

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Get 5 matched hobbies

Our AI filters 300+ hobbies against your real-world constraints, then picks 5 that genuinely fit your life — including niche options you'd never have thought to Google.

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Try it free for 14 days

Pick one hobby and get a day-by-day guide. Week 1 is always completely free. Don't like it after 14 days? Switch. No money wasted, no pressure.

What makes us different

Not a list.
An actual system.

Anyone can Google hobby ideas. Sidequest matches you, filters for your real world, guides you through starting, and coaches you from zero.

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Filters for your real world

No snow nearby? We won't suggest skiing. No open water? No surfing. Live in a small flat? No woodworking workshop. The quiz maps your actual life before anything gets recommended.

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Budget-aware from day one

We never suggest expensive gear upfront. Week 1 is always free. Purchases only get mentioned after you've done the 14-day trial and decided you want to continue.

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The 14-day trial system

Commit to two weeks before deciding. Most people quit too early or waste money too fast. The trial removes that pressure and gives hobbies a real chance.

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True beginner guides

We explain everything from scratch. If the hobby is horse riding, we tell you what a walk, trot, and canter actually are — not just "start slow."

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AI coach that knows your level

Ask any question and get a plain-language answer. Your coach knows your budget, location, and experience level — and never assumes you know anything yet.

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Friends & progress tracking

Add friends and follow each other's quests. Private by default — only people you invite can see your progress. Friendly accountability without pressure.

Pricing

Start free.
Upgrade when you're ready.

No card needed to start. The free plan is genuinely useful — we're not hiding everything behind a paywall.

Free

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Forever free. No card needed.

✓ Full 22-question quiz
✓ 5 matched hobby suggestions
✓ 14-day trial guide for 1 hobby
✓ Beginner quest handbook
✓ 5 AI coach questions/day
✓ Friends & progress tracking

Begin Your Quest

Common questions

How do I find a hobby I'll actually enjoy? ▼

The best way is to match a hobby to your actual personality, location, schedule, and budget — not just pick something that sounds fun. Sidequest asks 22 questions including whether you have snow access, open water nearby, a car, and home space. Then it recommends hobbies that are genuinely feasible for your real life, not just aspirational ones.

What hobbies are good for beginners with no experience? ▼

Great beginner hobbies include film photography, yoga, journaling, sketching, hiking, ukulele, indoor gardening, and cooking — but the best one for you depends on your personality and where you live. Sidequest tailors picks to your specific situation and always starts you with free activities before any purchases.

How much does it cost to start a new hobby? ▼

Many hobbies start completely free — photography on your phone, yoga on YouTube, hiking, journaling. Sidequest factors in your monthly budget and never asks you to buy anything until after your 14-day trial when you've decided you actually want to continue.

What if I try a hobby and don't like it? ▼

That's exactly what the 14-day trial system is for. You try one hobby for 2 weeks with a guided plan, then decide whether to continue or switch. You can work through all 5 of your matched hobbies before committing to one — and since week 1 is always free, no money is wasted either way.

Is Sidequest free to use? ▼

Yes — the free tier is genuinely useful. You get the full 22-question quiz, 5 personalised hobby matches, a 14-day beginner guide, and 5 AI coach questions per day. Pro ($6.99/month or $41.99/year) unlocks unlimited hobby switching, unlimited AI coaching, and detailed weekly plans.

How is this different from just Googling hobby ideas? ▼

Google gives you a list. Sidequest gives you a match based on who you actually are and where you actually live — then guides you through starting it from scratch. The beginner guides explain everything including terminology, and the AI coach answers your specific questions instantly without assuming you know anything.

SIDEQUEST

From "I'm bored"to genuinely loving something