Indie Masterminds: price, who can join and alternatives
Indie Masterminds is an online community for indie hackers going from zero to $5K MRR, run by founder Ayush. Paid members get courses, monthly mastermind calls and office hours, co-working sessions and a private forum of more than 225 founders. Members past $5K MRR are told they have graduated.
Indie Masterminds at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Indie hackers working towards $5K MRR | indiemasterminds.com |
| Stage | Pre-revenue or early revenue founders under $5K a month | indiemasterminds.com |
| Live join page | Pricing and checkout are live on the site | indiemasterminds.com |
| Paid passes | Annual pass at $249 a year, with 3 and 6 month passes | indiemasterminds.com |
| Free tier | Free membership is limited and invite only | indiemasterminds.com |
| Calls | Monthly mastermind calls and co-working three times a week | indiemasterminds.com |
| Forum | More than 225 founders across 16 time zones | indiemasterminds.com |
| Regional pricing | Location-based discounts on request | indiemasterminds.com |
| Not for | Founders already past $5K MRR | indiemasterminds.com |
Who it suits
- Side-project builders still in a day job
- Pre-revenue founders who want feedback on ideas and landing pages
- Non-technical founders using vibe coding tools
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders already past $5K MRR
- Anyone wanting someone else to do the work
- People who only want a free community
Alternatives to Indie Masterminds
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Bootstrapped Makers | Free tier; Pro $19/mo or $190 for 12 months (currency not named) | Free signup with email; Pro optional |
| Bootstrappers Breakfast | $10.00 per event on Meetup (currency not named) | Open; book each event; no pitching |
| FounderLed | Membership price not published; webinars and AMAs free | Application |
| Hackagu | 165k IDR co-working day pass (includes a coffee) | Fill in the form and organisers send details |
| Indie Hackers | Free to join; Indie Hackers Plus US$198 a year | Open |
| Indie Hackers & Bootstrappers Vienna | Not published | Luma registration with host approval |
| Indie Hackers Lille | Free | Open; register on Luma |
| IndieBeers London | Not published | Open; RSVP on Meetup |
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Questions about Indie Masterminds
- How much does Indie Masterminds cost?
- Paid passes are $99 every 3 months, $179 every 6 months or $249 a year. A limited free membership is invite only.
- Who is it for?
- Indie hackers working towards $5K MRR, including pre-revenue and early revenue founders under $5K a month.
- What happens inside?
- Courses, monthly mastermind calls and office hours, co-working sessions and a private forum of 225+ founders across 16 time zones.
- Is there a discount for my country?
- Yes. The founder offers location-based pricing through the chat button.
- Website
- indiemasterminds.com
- Price
- Free tier; $99 per 3 months, $179 per 6 months or $249 a year (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Paid passes open; free tier invite only
- Format
- Online forum, courses, co-working and mastermind calls
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Indie Masterminds isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check indiemasterminds.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.