WIP: price, who can join and alternatives
WIP is an accountability community for makers and indie founders who post a daily todo and build in public. It costs US$29 a month or US$199 a year, one price worldwide. The join page takes you straight to account creation and checkout, although the homepage still says members are invited by existing members.
WIP at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | US$29 a month or US$199 a year, and the annual plan is described as five months free. | wip.co |
| Pricing by country | WIP charges one price everywhere and does not offer purchasing power parity. | wip.co |
| Lifetime option | There is no lifetime membership; the fee is recurring. | wip.co |
| Payment | Credit cards are the only payment method listed. | wip.co |
| Joining | The join page asks for email, username and password, then sends you to checkout. | wip.co |
| Entry rule (homepage) | The homepage describes it as a curated community where existing members invite new ones. | wip.co |
| Size | The site says it has 3,844 makers. | wip.co |
| Format | Members share daily progress and meet in weekly video hangouts. | wip.co |
| Pro features | Pro includes streak freezes, deals, private projects, shipping stats and an API and MCP connection. | wip.co |
Who it suits
- Makers who want daily accountability, since the core habit is posting one todo a day.
- Indie founders building in public who want a public track record of shipped work.
- People anywhere in the world, as WIP charges one price for everyone.
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone who wants a free community, as membership is paid monthly or yearly.
- People who can only pay without a card, as only credit cards are listed.
- Founders who want structured masterminds or in-person events; the site lists weekly video hangouts and an online feed.
Alternatives to WIP
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ramen Club | £25 a month or £170 lifetime | No application described |
Compare all 54 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about WIP
- How much does WIP cost?
- US$29 a month or US$199 a year. The site says it is one price for everyone, worldwide, and you can cancel anytime.
- Do you need an invite to join WIP?
- The homepage says members are invited by existing members, but the join page on 27 Oct 2026 led straight to account creation and checkout with no invite step shown.
- Is there a lifetime deal?
- No. WIP says a recurring fee keeps it motivated to keep improving the product.
- What do members actually do on WIP?
- Members post daily todos to build a shipping streak, get feedback from other makers and can join weekly video hangouts.
- Website
- wip.co
- Price
- US$29 a month or US$199 a year
- Entry rule
- Homepage says members invite new members; the join page goes straight to checkout
- Format
- Daily progress posts, weekly video hangouts
- Checked
WIP isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check wip.co before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.