Alternatives · Habit Trackers
Beeminder alternatives
Beeminder compared with 5 alternatives: stickK, Forfeit, Habitica, Habitify and Coach.me.
Beeminder has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeeminderThis tool | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| stickK | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Forfeit | Free trial · from $3.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Habitica | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Habitify | Free plan · from $29.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Coach.me | Free plan · from $25 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Beeminder
- Free plan
stickK
Commitment contracts with a referee and optional money stakes
Suits: People who follow through when money or reputation is on the line
- Free trial · from $3.99
Forfeit
Habit contracts that charge your card when you miss a goal
- Forfeit starts at $3.99 per week or $59.99 per year for Premium (US App Store); $10.99 per month on the web. Beeminder starts at $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly).
- Beeminder has a free plan. Forfeit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Forfeit lists a macOS app.
- Forfeit also covers site & app blocker and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who follow through only when money or reputation is at stake
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Habitica
Habit and task tracker that works like a role-playing game
- Habitica starts at $4.99 per month, or $47.99 for 12 months (App Store prices). Beeminder starts at $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly).
- Habitica is open source, according to its own site.
- Habitica also covers tasks.
- Beeminder also covers goals.
Suits: People motivated by game mechanics such as levels, gear and pets
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
Habitify
Cross-platform habit tracker with health-data sync and an API
- Habitify starts at $29.99 per year for Plus; Pro is $8.99 per month or $49.99 per year (App Store). Beeminder starts at $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly).
- Only Habitify lists a macOS app.
- Habitify also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Beeminder also covers goals.
Suits: One habit tracker shared across iPhone, Android, Mac and the web
- Free plan · from $25
Coach.me
Free habit tracker with community support and paid human coaching
- Coach.me starts at $25 per week, or $87 per month, for Habit Coaching. Beeminder starts at $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly).
Suits: People who want a free tracker with no cap on the number of habits
Limits worth knowing in Beeminder
- Derailing a goal charges your pledge to Beeminder, on the free plan as well as on the paid ones.
- The free Core plan tracks a limited number of goals; the limit rises each time you pay for a derailment.
- Goals with no pledges and the option to send half of a pledge to charity are limited to Beemium at $81 per month.
- The SMS bot works with US numbers only and needs Bee Plus or Beemium.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Beeminder?
The alternatives to Beeminder in this directory are stickK, Forfeit, Habitica, Habitify and Coach.me. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Beeminder.
Is there a free alternative to Beeminder?
Yes. stickK, Habitica, Habitify and Coach.me have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Beeminder alternatives work on macOS?
The Beeminder listing does not include a macOS app. Forfeit and Habitify list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Beeminder?
Habitica is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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