The Bureau (Bureau of Digital): price, who can join and alternatives
The Bureau (formerly Bureau of Digital) is a paid peer community for digital agency and studio leaders, run mainly in Slack with online and in-person events. Plans run from $29 to $899 a month (the site shows $ without naming a currency); you join online, except the Concierge tier, which is by application. It says it is nearly 1,500 strong.
The Bureau (Bureau of Digital) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Entry tier | Cruise Control costs $29 a month or $299 a year and does not include Slack access (the site shows $ without naming a currency). | thebureau.community |
| Slack access | Slack access starts at the Connect tier, not Cruise Control. | thebureau.community |
| Connect tier | Connect costs $89 a month or $899 a year and adds the private Slack, monthly role calls, job board listings and event savings. | thebureau.community |
| Collaborate tier | Collaborate costs $499 a month and covers up to 10 people from one company. | thebureau.community |
| Concierge tier | Concierge costs $899 a month or $8,999 a year and is by application, with monthly advisory calls. | thebureau.community |
| Commitment | The join page says Connect, Collaborate and Concierge require an annual commitment. | thebureau.community |
| Commitment (second page) | The Why Join page describes all four levels as annual memberships. | thebureau.community |
| Size | It says it is nearly 1,500 strong. | thebureau.community |
| Events and library | Members get free weekly webinars, workshops and peer-led round tables, and a video library of over 800 presentations. | thebureau.community |
| Refunds | Fees are non-refundable: you can cancel any time, but you are charged for the full current term. | thebureau.community |
| Operator | It is run by Bureau of Digital, LLC, trading as The Bureau. | thebureau.community |
Who it suits
- Agency and studio leaders who want a private Slack of peers, from $89 a month
- Agencies that want to bring up to 10 people under one plan
- Owners weighing a sale or merger, through the Concierge tier's M&A guidance
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone wanting to try month to month: higher tiers need an annual commitment and fees are non-refundable
- Solo founders on a tight budget who want Slack: the $29 tier leaves it out
Alternatives to The Bureau (Bureau of Digital)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Agency Hackers | £250 a month; £450 for 50+ people | Application; not for suppliers to agencies |
| Agency Mavericks | Not published | Request a call; Mavericks Club by application |
| Agency World (Skool) | US$1 to join (billing period not shown) | Open |
| Being Freelance | Monthly or annual plans; price not shown in page text | Open; no free trial |
| Collective 54 | US$3,400 a month plus US$7,500 initiation | US$5M to US$50M revenue, North America |
| Dynamite Circle | US$697 a year | US$100K+ annual revenue to apply |
| Freelancers Union | Free | Open |
| IPSE | Empower £38 a month or £400 a year; Accelerate £75 a month or £799 a year | Open |
Compare all 54 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about The Bureau (Bureau of Digital)
- How much does The Bureau cost?
- Plans run from $29 a month for Cruise Control to $899 a month for Concierge. The site shows $ without naming a currency.
- How do I join The Bureau?
- Join online at one of the four levels. Concierge is by application.
- Do I have to commit for a year?
- The join page says Connect, Collaborate and Concierge require an annual commitment, while the Why Join page calls all four levels annual.
- Can I get a refund from The Bureau?
- No. The terms say fees are non-refundable and you are charged for the full current term if you cancel.
- How big is The Bureau?
- It says it is nearly 1,500 strong, with a video library of over 800 presentations.
- Website
- thebureau.community
- Price
- $29 to $899 a month (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Join online; top tier by application
- Format
- Slack, monthly role calls, US events
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The Bureau (Bureau of Digital) isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check thebureau.community before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.