South Park Commons: price, who can join and alternatives
South Park Commons is a member community for technologists working out what to build next, from pre-idea to pre-launch. Members spend up to six months in its San Francisco space testing ideas and finding collaborators, and some go on to its Founder Fellowship funding. It expects members to show up in person and usually to be full time.
South Park Commons at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders and technologists exploring what to build next | southparkcommons.com |
| Where | 380 Brannan St, San Francisco | southparkcommons.com |
| Recent activity | Upcoming San Francisco event listed for 5 November 2026 | southparkcommons.com |
| Price | The residency runs six months with no cost or equity taken | southparkcommons.com |
| Member mix | About 70% founders and 30% researchers and experts | southparkcommons.com |
| Size | Roughly 175 active members and over 1,300 alumni | southparkcommons.com |
| Attendance | Members are expected to come in during the week, so they need to live in SF, NYC or Bangalore | southparkcommons.com |
| Application | Every application is reviewed, with a reply usually within 1 to 3 weeks | southparkcommons.com |
| Full-time jobs | Members generally cannot hold a full-time job | southparkcommons.com |
| Funding | Separate funding of $1M to $10M for founders building venture-scale companies | southparkcommons.com |
Who it suits
- Technical founders still choosing what to build
- Repeat founders between companies who want peers to test ideas with
- People able to move to San Francisco and commit full time for up to six months
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who need to keep a full-time job
- Anyone who cannot be in SF, NYC or Bangalore during the week
- Founders looking for a casual, drop-in meetup
Alternatives to South Park Commons
| 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 |
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Questions about South Park Commons
- Does South Park Commons charge members?
- The residency is listed as six months with no cost or equity taken.
- Do I need to live in San Francisco?
- Members are expected to come in during the week, which usually means living in SF, NYC or Bangalore. The San Francisco space is at 380 Brannan St.
- Can I join while working full time?
- Generally no. Its FAQ says it very occasionally makes exceptions.
- How long does an application take?
- Every application is reviewed and applicants generally hear back within 1 to 3 weeks.
- Website
- southparkcommons.com
- Price
- Residency: no cost or equity
- Entry rule
- Apply online, then interview; rolling intake
- Format
- Six-month member residency with a shared space, SoMa, San Francisco
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South Park Commons isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check southparkcommons.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.