Mox: price, who can join and alternatives
Mox is a research-focused incubator and community space at 1680 Mission Street, run as a project of Manifund. Its community includes startup founders alongside AI safety researchers, writers and other builders, with public and member events most weeks. Visitors can buy a day, evening or week pass, and members' guests visit free.
Mox at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Startup founders are the first group listed under Who we gather | moxsf.com |
| Where | 1680 Mission St, San Francisco | moxsf.com |
| Recent activity | Upcoming events list shows events on Wednesday 28 October (checked 28 Oct 2026) | moxsf.com |
| Upcoming event | Bay Area Biosecurity Lightning Talks, a public meetup | moxsf.com |
| Day pass hours | Full day access runs 9 AM to 11 PM | moxsf.com |
| Day pass price | $70 per day pass | moxsf.com |
| Guests | Members' guests visit free | moxsf.com |
| Member dinner | Weekly dinner for members and plus ones | moxsf.com |
| Description | Research-focused incubator and community space | moxsf.com |
| Operator | A project of Manifund | moxsf.com |
Who it suits
- Founders working on AI safety, biosecurity or other mission-driven ideas
- Founders who want a day pass before committing
- Builders who enjoy a mix of researchers, writers and founders
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting a pure startup or sales-focused crowd
- Anyone looking for investor-led pitch events
- Founders who need a published monthly membership price
Alternatives to Mox
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub | Not published | Apply to join |
| Bay Area Founders Club | Not published | Subscribe to the newsletter; register for each event |
| Bootstrappers Breakfast | $10.00 per event on Meetup (currency not named) | Open; book each event; no pitching |
| ClimateLink San Francisco | Not published | Join the Meetup group and RSVP |
| Founders Bay | Free ($0); Member $49/month or $399/year (currency not named) | Free account; paid members get entry to every event |
| Founders Running Club SF | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma; any pace welcome |
| Founders, Inc. | No paid membership; backing of $150k for selected founders (currency not named) | Apply for backing, or come to a weekly Open Campus event |
| Frontier Tower | $190 a month or $1,800 a year (currency not named) | Apply online for citizenship |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Mox
- How much is a Mox day pass?
- $70 for full day access, $40 for an evening pass after 4 PM, or $250 for a week.
- Can I visit for free?
- Yes, as the guest of a member.
- Where is Mox?
- 1680 Mission St, San Francisco, between 12th and 13th St.
- Website
- moxsf.com
- Price
- Day pass $70; happy hour pass $40; week pass $250 (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Apply for membership, buy a pass, or visit free as a member's guest
- Format
- Incubator and community space with weekly member dinners, Mission Street, San Francisco
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Mox isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check moxsf.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.