Freelancers Union: price, who can join and alternatives
Freelancers Union is a US nonprofit for independent workers with free membership, advocacy, insurance plans and free monthly Spark meetups in US cities. It says it has 500,000+ members. You join through an online form; its New York coworking Hub also has an optional $30 a month unlimited plan (currency not named on the page).
Freelancers Union at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Joining is free. | freelancersunion.org |
| What it is | It is a nonprofit serving freelancers across the US through education, advocacy, tools and benefits. | freelancersunion.org |
| Size | It says it has 500,000+ members. | freelancersunion.org |
| History | It says it has worked on rules for independent workers for over 25 years. | freelancersunion.org |
| How to join | Joining is a two-step online form: name, email, mobile phone, zip code and password, then freelancing details such as industry and years freelancing. | freelancersunion.org |
| Member benefits | Members get insurance plans picked for freelancers, networking and training events, advocacy and a weekly newsletter. | freelancersunion.org |
| Spark meetups | Spark chapters meet every month in cities across the US, and the workshops are free. | freelancersunion.org |
| Recordings | Spark sessions are not recorded. | freelancersunion.org |
| Coworking Hub | Free membership includes 10 coworking days a month at the Freelancers Hub; extra sessions are $10 each and unlimited is $30 a month (the page shows $ without naming a currency). | freelancersunion.org |
| Hub location | The Freelancers Hub exists only in New York City. | freelancersunion.org |
Who it suits
- US freelancers who want free membership, advocacy and insurance options
- Freelancers in New York City who want 10 free coworking days a month
- People who like free monthly local workshops through Spark
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders outside the US: it serves freelancers across the U.S. and the join form asks for a zip code
- Anyone who wants recorded sessions: Spark is not recorded
Alternatives to Freelancers Union
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Agency Hackers | £250 a month; £450 for 50+ people | Application; not for suppliers to agencies |
| Agency Mavericks | Not published | Request a call; Mavericks Club by application |
| Agency World (Skool) | US$1 to join (billing period not shown) | Open |
| Being Freelance | Monthly or annual plans; price not shown in page text | Open; no free trial |
| Collective 54 | US$3,400 a month plus US$7,500 initiation | US$5M to US$50M revenue, North America |
| Dynamite Circle | US$697 a year | US$100K+ annual revenue to apply |
| IPSE | Empower £38 a month or £400 a year; Accelerate £75 a month or £799 a year | Open |
| Superpath | Free newsletter tier; Pro $50 a month or $500 a year (currency not named) | Open; 30-day trial |
Compare all 54 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Freelancers Union
- How much does Freelancers Union cost?
- Membership is free. In New York, the Freelancers Hub adds optional extra coworking sessions at $10 each or unlimited at $30 a month.
- How do I join Freelancers Union?
- Fill in its two-step online form with your contact details and zip code, then your freelancing details.
- Does Freelancers Union run events?
- Yes. Spark chapters meet every month in US cities and the workshops are free; they are not recorded.
- How big is Freelancers Union?
- It says it has 500,000+ members.
- Website
- freelancersunion.org
- Price
- Free
- Entry rule
- Open
- Format
- Advocacy, guides, SPARK chapters, free NYC hub
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Freelancers Union isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check freelancersunion.org before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.