MicroConf Connect: price, who can join and alternatives
MicroConf Connect is an online community for bootstrapped and mostly-bootstrapped SaaS founders at any revenue stage. It costs US$49 a month or US$499 a year, and you pay only after a short application is accepted. Applications are paused and the page says they reopen on 17 November.
MicroConf Connect at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | US$49 a month or US$499 a year. Both plans include full access. | microconf.com |
| Annual saving | The annual plan saves US$89 compared with paying monthly. | microconf.com |
| Application | Both plans need a short application, reviewed within 3 business days, and you pay only once accepted. | microconf.com |
| Applications paused | Applications are currently paused and reopen on 17 November. The page does not give the year. | microconf.com |
| Who it's for | Bootstrapped and mostly-bootstrapped SaaS founders at any revenue stage, plus aspiring founders building toward launch. | microconf.com |
| Who it excludes | It says it doesn't accept investors, VCs or service providers whose main goal is finding clients. | microconf.com |
| Format | Discussion channels by stage and topic, direct messages, monthly expert webinars and quarterly Ask Rob Anything sessions. | microconf.com |
| Content library | Members get a vault of recorded talks from past MicroConf events, which it says holds 400+ talks. | microconf.com |
| Refunds and cancellation | You can cancel any time, and there's a 30-day refund window from your first payment. | microconf.com |
Who it suits
- Bootstrapped SaaS founders at any stage, including pre-launch, since there's no revenue minimum.
- Founders who want to try it with low risk, given the 30-day refund window.
Who it doesn't suit
- Investors, VCs and agencies looking for clients, which it says it doesn't accept.
- Anyone who needs to join right now, while applications are paused until 17 November.
Alternatives to MicroConf Connect
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Indie Hackers | Free to join; Indie Hackers Plus US$198 a year | Open |
| MicroConf Masterminds | Application fee US$250 to US$2,500, scaled by ARR | US$500+ ARR or a previous business; matching reopens in northern autumn 2026 |
| Remote Builders (ours) | Free | Instant join; directory profiles and dinner seats checked by hand |
| CEO Pavilion | Not shown on the CEO page | US$5M to US$500M ARR; six hub cities; application |
| Dynamite Circle | US$697 a year | US$100K+ annual revenue to apply |
| Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) | US$2,470 global dues plus US$3,500 initiation, prorated by join month, plus chapter dues | US$1M+ revenue; chapter interview |
| Founders Network | US$75, US$134 or US$249 a month, billed annually | Invite-only; committee review |
| Hampton | Annual dues, amount not published; 45-day refund | US$3M+ revenue or raised, or US$10M+ exit; 18 chapter cities |
Compare all 54 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about MicroConf Connect
- How much does MicroConf Connect cost?
- US$49 a month or US$499 a year, and both plans include full access. You pay only after your application is accepted.
- Can I join MicroConf Connect now?
- Not yet. The page says applications are paused and reopen on 17 November; there's a waitlist in the meantime.
- Do I need revenue to join MicroConf Connect?
- No. It's for bootstrapped and mostly-bootstrapped SaaS founders at any revenue stage, and aspiring founders building toward launch can apply too.
- Can I get a refund from MicroConf Connect?
- Yes. It offers a 30-day refund window from your first payment, and you can cancel any time.
- Website
- microconf.com
- Price
- US$49 a month or US$499 a year, paid once accepted; 30-day refund
- Entry rule
- Short application, reviewed within 3 business days; paused until 17 November
- Format
- Online channels, monthly webinars, member directory
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MicroConf Connect isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check microconf.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.