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Forfeit alternatives
Forfeit compared with 5 alternatives: Beeminder, stickK, Coach.me, Life Reset and Habitica.
Forfeit is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $3.99 per week or $59.99 per year for Premium (US App Store); $10.99 per month on the web. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ForfeitThis tool | Free trial · from $3.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Beeminder | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| stickK | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Coach.me | Free plan · from $25 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Life Reset | From $12.99 | No | iOS, Android |
| Habitica | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Forfeit
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Beeminder
Goal tracker that charges you money when you fall behind
- Beeminder starts at $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly). 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 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 are motivated by having real money at stake
- Free plan
stickK
Commitment contracts with a referee and optional money stakes
- stickK 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 when money or reputation is on the line
- 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. Forfeit starts at $3.99 per week or $59.99 per year for Premium (US App Store); $10.99 per month on the web.
- Coach.me 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 want a free tracker with no cap on the number of habits
- From $12.99
Life Reset
Gamified 66-day habit program with daily quests and XP
- Life Reset starts at $12.99 (lowest Full Access in-app purchase; billing period not shown). Forfeit starts at $3.99 per week or $59.99 per year for Premium (US App Store); $10.99 per month on the web.
- Only Forfeit lists a web app.
- Only Forfeit lists a macOS app.
- Life Reset also covers daily notes and mood tracking.
- Forfeit also covers goals.
Suits: People who want a fixed 66-day program rather than an open-ended tracker
- 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). Forfeit starts at $3.99 per week or $59.99 per year for Premium (US App Store); $10.99 per month on the web.
- Habitica has a free plan. Forfeit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Forfeit lists a macOS app.
- Habitica is open source, according to its own site.
- Habitica also covers tasks.
Suits: People motivated by game mechanics such as levels, gear and pets
Limits worth knowing in Forfeit
- No free plan is published: the web signup offers a 7-day trial, then $10.99 a month, and a 2025 App Store review says no goal can be set without a subscription.
- Penalties are charged on top of the subscription, and the FAQ says forfeited money is currently kept by Forfeit.
- The vendor does not publish what Premium and Pro each include, and the web price differs from the App Store amounts.
- The FAQ limits the Mac app to Mac blocking and says the web app is mainly for Overlord, the AI coach.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Forfeit?
The alternatives to Forfeit in this directory are Beeminder, stickK, Coach.me, Life Reset and Habitica. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Forfeit.
Is there a free alternative to Forfeit?
Yes. Beeminder, stickK, Coach.me and Habitica have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Forfeit?
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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