SaasRise: price, who can join and alternatives
SaasRise is an online community for SaaS CEOs and founders with US$1M to US$100M in ARR. It costs US$197 a month, and approved applicants get a 14-day free trial. You apply through a short form and hear back by email within one business day.
SaasRise at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | US$197 a month. | saasrise.com |
| Trial | Approved applicants get a two-week free trial. | saasrise.com |
| Eligibility | Only for SaaS CEOs and founders with US$1M to US$100M in ARR. | saasrise.com |
| Application | The form takes about 90 seconds; the team replies by email within one business day. | saasrise.com |
| Response time | After applying, you hear back by email within one business day. | saasrise.com |
| Masterminds | It runs five optional mastermind calls a week, each 60 minutes. | saasrise.com |
| Format | Members get a private Slack group, a WhatsApp group and a member directory. | saasrise.com |
| Size | The site says it has 438 members and lists 5,821 applications. | saasrise.com |
| Who runs it | Founded and run by Ryan Allis. | saasrise.com |
Who it suits
- SaaS CEOs and founders between US$1M and US$100M in ARR.
- Founders who want frequent peer calls, with five optional masterminds a week.
- Founders who want to try before paying, via the 14-day trial for approved applicants.
Who it doesn't suit
- SaaS founders under US$1M ARR.
- Founders outside SaaS, as the community is only for SaaS CEOs and founders.
- Anyone looking for regular in-person events; the membership centres on Zoom calls and Slack.
Alternatives to SaasRise
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| CEO Pavilion | Not shown on the CEO page | US$5M to US$500M ARR; six hub cities; application |
| Indie Hackers | Free to join; Indie Hackers Plus US$198 a year | Open |
| MicroConf Connect | US$49 a month or US$499 a year, paid once accepted; 30-day refund | Short application, reviewed within 3 business days; paused until 17 November |
| 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 |
| SaaStock Founder Membership | €1,499 a year (US$500K to US$1M ARR); €1,999 a year (US$1M+) | US$500K to US$100M ARR; application |
| TinySeed SaaS Institute | Given on an intro call; 12-month commitment | US$1M+ ARR; application and 20-minute call |
| Hacker News (Show HN) | Free | Follow the Show HN rules; no asking for upvotes |
| Product Hunt | Free | No company accounts; no asking for upvotes |
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Questions about SaasRise
- How much does SaasRise cost?
- US$197 a month. Approved applicants get a 14-day free trial first.
- Who can join SaasRise?
- SaaS CEOs and founders with US$1M to US$100M in ARR who are serious about contributing to the community.
- How long does the SaasRise application take?
- About 90 seconds. The team replies by email within one business day.
- How often are SaasRise calls?
- It hosts five optional 60-minute mastermind calls a week.
- Website
- saasrise.com
- Price
- US$197 a month; two-week trial for approved applicants
- Entry rule
- US$1M to US$100M ARR; application
- Format
- Five optional masterminds a week, Slack, WhatsApp, directory
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SaasRise isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check saasrise.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.