Beeminder
Goal tracker that charges you money when you fall behind
What is Beeminder?
Beeminder is a goal tracker built around commitment contracts. Each goal is anything quantifiable, plotted on a graph against a Bright Red Line that marks the rate you committed to; if your data crosses the line, Beeminder charges the amount you pledged. Data can be entered by hand or pulled in automatically from dozens of devices and apps. The core service is free apart from those pledges, and premium plans add unlimited goals and extra goal controls.
Beeminder has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly). See every plan
Good for
- People who are motivated by having real money at stake
- Quantifiable goals fed automatically by a fitness tracker or another app
- Tinkerers who want an API and Zapier or IFTTT hooks on a free plan
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Bright Red Line graphs
- Every goal gets a graph with a Bright Red Line showing the rate you committed to. The steepness can be adjusted as you go, and you can walk away from a goal with one week's notice.
- Pledges on every goal
- Crossing the line charges your pledge, which then rises through a fixed schedule from $5 to $2,430 unless you cap it. The FAQ says the first attempt is free.
- Autodata integrations
- Dozens of integrations report data automatically, including Fitbit, Garmin, Strava, Apple Health, Duolingo, Todoist and RescueTime. All are included in the free plan.
- Several ways to report
- Enter numbers on the web dashboard, in the iOS or Android app, by replying to the bot's emails or in Slack. An SMS bot for US numbers comes with Bee Plus.
- API, IFTTT and Zapier
- A public API and connections to IFTTT and Zapier allow custom automation, and are part of the free Core plan.
- Breaks and safety buffer
- Breaks can be scheduled and pledges capped on any plan. After a derailment the goal restarts with a week of safety buffer by default.
Beeminder pricing
- Starts at
- $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly)
- Free plan
- Core Beeminder: a limited number of goals with unlimited data, pledge caps, scheduled breaks, every app and all autodata integrations. Derailing still charges your pledge.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Core Beeminder | $0 | A limited number of goals with unlimited data, pledge caps, scheduled breaks, every app and integration, and API access. Derailments charge your pledge. |
| Infinibee | $8per month, billed monthly | Unlimited goals, exotic goal types and a subscription that stops renewing by itself if you stop using Beeminder. |
| Bee Plus | $16per month, billed monthly | Everything in Infinibee, plus auto-ratchet, custom goals, weekends off, the graph editor and an SMS bot for US numbers. |
| Beemium | $81per month, billed monthly | Everything in Bee Plus, plus goals with no pledges, pledge short-circuiting, a 50% charity option and chat access to the developers. |
Read from beeminder.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Beeminder before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discount14% off when paying yearly
The pricing page's discount slider gives 14% off premium plans paid yearly, and the discount grows with longer payment intervals, up to two years.
Stated on beeminder.com - EducationStudent and senior discounts on request
The premium FAQ says Beeminder has student and senior discounts and asks those who may qualify to get in touch. It does not state the amounts.
Stated on beeminder.com - Other savingsDiscounts for jobseekers and non-OECD residents
The same FAQ lists discounts for jobseekers and for people living in non-OECD countries, also arranged by contacting support.
Stated on beeminder.com
Works with
- Fitbit
- Garmin
- Strava
- Apple Health
- Duolingo
- Todoist
- RescueTime
- Zapier
Beeminder alternatives
- Beeminder vs stickK
Free plan
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- Beeminder vs Coach.me
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Common questions
Is Beeminder free?
Beeminder has a free plan. Core Beeminder: a limited number of goals with unlimited data, pledge caps, scheduled breaks, every app and all autodata integrations. Derailing still charges your pledge. Paid plans start at $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly).
How much does Beeminder cost?
Beeminder lists 4 plans. Core Beeminder: $0. Infinibee: $8 per month, billed monthly. Bee Plus: $16 per month, billed monthly. Beemium: $81 per month, billed monthly. Prices were read from beeminder.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Beeminder work on?
Beeminder is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Beeminder offer any discounts?
Beeminder publicly lists the following: 14% off when paying yearly; Student and senior discounts on request; Discounts for jobseekers and non-OECD residents.
Does Beeminder have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Beeminder is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Beeminder have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Beeminder is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Beeminder open source?
Beeminder is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Beeminder have an API?
Yes. Beeminder offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Beeminder integrate with?
Beeminder's listing names Fitbit, Garmin, Strava, Apple Health, Duolingo, Todoist, RescueTime and Zapier. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Beeminder have a student discount?
Student and senior discounts on request. The premium FAQ says Beeminder has student and senior discounts and asks those who may qualify to get in touch. It does not state the amounts.
Who makes Beeminder?
Beeminder is made by Beeminder. It dates from 2011.
What are the alternatives to Beeminder?
The closest alternatives to Beeminder in our directory are stickK, Forfeit, Habitica, Habitify and Coach.me. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Beeminder.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.