Comparisons / stickK
Forfeit vs stickK
stickK is a free site where you bet on a goal and a friend checks on you.Forfeit puts money on your goals and checks your proof.
Pick stickK if
- You want it free
- You want lost money to go to charity
- You have a friend who won't let you off
Pick Forfeit if
- Your friend would let you off the hook
- You want your proof checked for you
- You want apps blocked too
Side by side
| Forfeit | stickK | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99/month | Free |
| If you miss | You pay the amount you set | Your money goes to a friend or a charity |
| Who checks your proof | AI, a real person, or your phone's data | A friend you pick |
| Blocks distracting apps | On iPhone and Mac | No |
| Coach | An AI coach 24/7 | No |
| Works on | iPhone, Android, Mac, web | Web and phone |
Questions
Does putting money on a goal work?
stickK found that 78% of people who put money down and had a referee reached their goal, against 35% who put no money down (source: Wikipedia).
Where does the money go?
On stickK, to a friend or a charity you choose. On Forfeit, Forfeit keeps it for now.
How does Forfeit work?
Pick a task, a deadline and an amount. Send proof before the deadline, or you're charged. Missed it for a good reason? Appeal, and a person reviews it within 12 hours.
Complete your habits, or lose money.
Set your first goal in under a minute.
Written by the Forfeit team. We've tried to be fair. Checked October 2026, and prices change. Spot a mistake? support@forfeit.app
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