A Beeminder alternative you can set up in two minutes
No yellow brick road to maintain. Pick a deadline, your milestones and your stake. Dot each one or pay up.
Available in the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Updated .
Short answer
Beeminder is powerful for people who enjoy data. You log numbers, follow a line on a graph and pay when you fall below it.
- Clear penalty rules you choose
- Pause up to 7 days when life happens
- Group chat with other stakers
Beeminder is powerful for people who enjoy data. You log numbers, follow a line on a graph and pay when you fall below it. For many goals that is more maintenance than motivation, and the escalating pledges can feel punishing after a rough patch.
Remindeeu stake goals use milestones instead of graphs. You set a deadline, a few dated dots and a penalty per miss that you choose. After three defaults the penalty is collected and your counter resets, so you get a fresh start without abandoning the goal. Reminders arrive before every dot, and you can pause for up to 7 days.
Who it is for
- Beeminder users who find the graph hard to keep up with
- People who want a simple, predictable penalty rule
- Goals that are about milestones rather than daily numbers
- Anyone who wants a community of other people with money on the line
How it works
- Write your goal, promise and future self message
- Add dotting milestones and stake from $5
- Dot every milestone or watch the penalty grow
What you get
Stake from $5
Choose an amount that matters to you.
Your penalty, your rule
At least $2 per default, or more if you want.
Fair resets
After the third default the counter goes back to $0.
Dot reminders
Notified an hour before each milestone.
Future self message
Delivered to your inbox on deadline day.
Stakers community
Group chat plus private messages.
Why it works
- People work harder to avoid a loss than to earn a reward.
- Precommitting removes the daily decision to skip.
- Dated milestones turn a big goal into small, checkable steps.
Tips to get the most from it
- Turn a numeric goal into weekly milestones you can check honestly
- Raise your penalty step if the minimum stops working
- Join the Stakers group chat for encouragement on hard days
- Write your future self message on a day you feel motivated
How Remindeeu compares
| Remindeeu | Graph based apps | Habit trackers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money at stake | Yes | Yes | No |
| Setup effort | Minutes | Ongoing data entry | Minutes |
| Penalty resets | After third default | Varies | Not applicable |
| Community | Group chat | Forum | Rarely |
Frequently asked questions
Is Remindeeu like Beeminder?
Both put money on your goals. Remindeeu uses simple milestone check ins called dots instead of data graphs, resets your penalty after every third default, and includes coworking sessions and human partners.
How does Beeminder charge you?
Beeminder asks you to log data toward a goal line and charges your pledge if you fall off it. Pledges increase after each failure. Remindeeu instead uses a fixed penalty per missed dot that resets after the third default.
What is a good Beeminder alternative for beginners?
One that needs no daily data entry. Remindeeu stake goals take a couple of minutes to set up: a deadline, a few dated milestones, your stake and your penalty per miss.
What is a commitment contract?
A commitment contract is an agreement with yourself, backed by a consequence if you do not follow through, usually money. Economists call it a commitment device. Remindeeu stake goals are commitment contracts with dated milestones called dots.
Do commitment contracts actually work?
Research suggests they can. In a 2008 JAMA study by Volpp and colleagues, people using a deposit contract lost about 14 pounds in 16 weeks versus about 4 pounds in the control group. Effects can fade after stakes end, so set milestones that last as long as the habit needs.
How much do I need to stake?
The minimum stake is $5. Each missed dot adds at least $2 to your penalty, and you can set a bigger amount per default if you want more pressure.
What happens when I miss a check in?
Your penalty grows by your chosen amount each default. On the third default the total goes to Mr. Remindeeu, the counter resets to $0 and the cycle continues. You get a 12 hour grace period after each due time.
Is this like a betting app?
No. You are not betting against anyone or trying to win money. You choose a penalty for yourself in advance, and you avoid it entirely by doing what you promised.
Can I cheat by dotting without doing it?
Technically yes, which is why stakes work best for goals you truly want. Honest dotting is part of the commitment. If you want outside confirmation, add an accountability partner whose calls are dotted by both of you.
What goals work best with stakes?
Goals with clear, checkable milestones: reading plans, workout days, savings deposits, study sessions, quitting a habit and writing targets. Vague goals such as being happier are hard to dot honestly.
What is the future self message?
When you create a stake goal you write a message to your future self. Remindeeu emails it to you on your deadline, as a reminder of why you started.
Can I pause a stake goal?
Yes, for 1 to 7 days. Your upcoming dots move forward by the same number of days, so pausing never creates defaults.
Do you accept cards from my country?
Yes. Payments are processed by Bachs, which accepts cards issued in every country, including the US, Canada, the UK and all of Europe. Prices are shown in US dollars and your bank converts the amount if your card uses another currency.
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