How Much is an Accountability Coach?
Here’s the most comprehensive round-up of pricing options for Accountability Coaches / Accountability Partners
Setting long-term goals can feel overwhelming without a clear place to start. The concept of an “accountability coach” has entered a mainstream context – and it’s really the evolution of an accountability buddy. Except this doesn’t depend on the whims and availability of friends or family. An accountability coach can assist you in sticking to habits and timelines, strategize with you and cheer you on toward that end goal, whatever that may be. They hold you to your goals and help you overcome any potential roadblocks along the way. We canvased the internet to try and find all the options that are out there right now. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments or ping us on Instagram.
Evaluating Cost
We are in the golden age of coaching – there seems to be a coach for everything under the sun. Any type of coach can help with accountability in their given area of expertise (like how a trainer provides accountability to exercise!). But as you think about what you need in terms of accountability, think about these key factors:
What am I getting for the cost? Are they following up with me?
How often will they be in touch, will they be in touch at the times I most need support?
What style of communication do they use and is that best for me?
Can I depend on them coming through; strategizing, holding me to my goals, and reminding me of my “why”
It’s important to find a coach that is best suited for your needs and offers a service that will help you succeed. Many accountability coaching sites hide their costs and strategies until you schedule a consultation. But we did some digging, for you, so you can see the options out there.
What’s the difference between an Accountability Coach and an Accountability Buddy / Accountability Partner?
At the highest level, the options for accountability are typically one of these two options:
An accountability coach is typically a pro who focuses on you (you aren’t having to ask them about their day and their goals). You pay this person to focus on you and provide this service.
An accountability buddy or an accountability partner is someone you find and do a “trade” with – you hold them accountable and they hold you accountable. You may find them in your community or through a service that makes these peer-to-peer connections (we’ve included some examples of those here with their costs).
How much does an accountability coach cost?
Check out this list of nine accountability coaching programs and their associated costs.
1 . Shelpful
Shelpful is focused on supporting you on the little things, throughout the day (they do big goals too, but they recognize that life gets in the way, so are available to you to strategize through the day). You choose what kind of help you want: an A.I. Productivity Assistant, a Human Coach or BOTH (a group chat where A.I. and human coach work together to remind you of habits and hold you to them). Their human coaches are called “shelpers” (super+helpers — their version of an accountability buddy/coach) dedicated to keeping you on track with your goals. Your Shelper will send helpful text nudges and reminders for habits, and they get to know you well. They will celebrate the smallest wins with you throughout the day. This service is all about being “there” with you throughout the day, so you know someone will be checking up on you during those key moments – not way after the fact.
Shelpful in a nutshell:
Coach or Peer support? Shelpers work directly with Shelpful, and are matched with you. (You also have an option for Shelpful Groups, which has both a coach and peers). If you choose an A.I. buddy, it’ll feel like an assistant who lives to remind you to keep yourself on your list.
Where: Available around the world (note: human-only program is limited to the U.S. right now)
How it works: If you choose just A.I., you fill out a quick form, and the A.I. buddy, named HabitGPT, messages you immediately to get started. If you sign up for a Hybrid service, which includes the human, you get matched with a Shelper – an experienced, empathetic person whose job is to support YOU with your goals, habits, and daily tasks. They are skilled note-takers and follow up on what you say you will do. Another option: you can join a Shelpful Group of 3-5 people and have a Shelper hold you accountable for your shared goals. This seems to be the only place you can get an accountability group that also has the coach built into the group (the Shelpers for Groups support and check in with everyone in the group, in addition to the group helping each other.)
Cadence: They are all about helping you in real time when you need the most support. If you have a human Shelper, they are typically online Mon-Friday in their time zone, and check in with you!
Price: Starting at $8.75 per week for just A.I. and $16.25 per week to add a human in. Check the site for discounts.
2. Commit Action
Commit Action is a coaching service focused on helping Entrepreneurs who are struggling with distractions, burnout, and self-doubt. Its coaching aims to provide clarity on your most important work and help you achieve your career goals.
Commit Action in a nutshell:
Coach or Peer support? Coaches work for Commit Action and are matched with you.
Where: Coaches work remotely across the U.S. with members across 22 different countries.
How it works: You work 1-on-1 with a dedicated, accountability coach. Each week you have a 20-minute phone call together, to reflect upon your previous week, and plan for the upcoming week by organizing your thoughts and breaking down your goals.
Cadence: You have Weekly calls with your coach to check in on progress and goals.
Price: $399 USD per month
3. Upways
Upways aims to help you stay focused on prioritizing your goals. They try to help create systems for small everyday tasks to slip to the wayside when our lives get busy.
Upways in a nutshell:
Coach or Peer support? Success Partners work for Commit Action and are matched with you.
Where: Remote
How it works: Each user is paired with an Upways Success Partner to review what you want to accomplish and strategize any milestones you want to hit along the way. Success Partners create a Google Doc with your top-line goals, the weekly tasks you are completing to get you there, and progress notes. Your notes are always accessible, and your Success Partner tracks your progress.
Cadence: Each meeting is a 15-minute phone call scheduled around what works best for you and your success partner. The frequency of calls varies between once a week, twice a week, or three times a week, depending on the package you choose.
Price: $64-160 USD per month
4. Boss as a Service
Focused on helping people who work independently, but feel the need for a “boss” to help keep them accountable. The service points out that working independently comes with its own share of benefits, like freedom and flexibility. But, sometimes you need a supervisor that encourages you to meet deadlines. Boss as a Service assigns members their “personal boss” to help them stay on track with their goals.
Boss as a Service in a nutshell:
Coach or Peer support? “Bosses” work for Boss as a Service, and are matched with you.
Where: Remote
How it works: You are assigned a boss to send your todos for the day or todos with a specific deadline. Your boss will later follow up on those todos and ask for proof of them being done.
Cadence: You are supposed to send your to-do list to the Boss (a general inbox) every day, and they will follow up later that day if you haven’t sent proof. They say they’ll also keep following up if you don’t send proof.
Price: $25 USD per month
5. Coach.me
Coach.me is an app where users add habits to their dashboard and check them off when they are completed. It helps users reach their goals through coaching, community, and data. Users can optionally add on coaching, by choosing a coach from their marketplace.
Coach.me in a nutshell:
Coach or Peer support? Coach – they have a marketplace where coaches can put up a listing, and you can hire them and review them. Kinda like Angie's List but for coaches.
Where: Remote
How it works You pick a coach based on their listing, and what they share as their specialties Together, you review your previous week and plan for the upcoming one by organizing your thoughts and breaking down your goals. There is also a free community tool that allows you to interact with other users and their goals.
Cadence: Weekly check-in calls. During the longer initial onboarding call, you and your coach will determine a time to have your 20-minute weekly check-in call. With the most basic option, you add habits to your Coach.me dashboard and check in on them daily when you complete them.
Price: $100 - $399 USD per month
6. Supporti
If you are interested in the Accountability BUDDY approach (a peer), you may be able to find someone like-minded on Supporti. This service matches you with a mutual accountability partner and gives you the framework for working together to ensure you’re on the same page.
Supporti in a nutshell:
Coach or Peer support? Peer support
Where: Remote
How it works Supporti pairs you with another user (likely one who is working on similar goals). At the beginning of the week, each buddy chooses a daily action or goal with their buddy and they update each other on their progress each day. A buddy pairing lasts seven days, and at the end, the buddies can decide to stay together or get paired with someone new.
Cadence: The frequency of your check-ins throughout the day depends solely on what the buddies would like.
Price: $15.99 USD per month
7. The Finishers Club
The Finishers Club is designed for business people who start projects but find themselves struggling to finish them. Learn how to complete projects step by step to finish faster with less effort.
The Finishers Club in a nutshell:
Coach or Peer support? Coaches work for The Finishers Club and are matched with you.
Where: Remote
How it works Each user is matched with a Focus Coach, who is responsible for assisting you in determining your goals and how you will get there. In addition to the coach, you get a personal dashboard with a calendar to keep track of goals. Focus coaches translate your strategies into actionable steps.
Cadence: Each week you have a 20-minute meeting with your coach where you discuss the past week, both the good and the bad. After looking at your progress you and your coach adjust priorities and celebrate successes.
Price: $190 USD per month
8. GoalsWon
GoalsWon is an app where you can list your goals, and a coach will check in about once per day with you to see how you are tracking on them.
GoalsWon in a nutshell:
Coach or Peer support? Coaches work GoalsWon
Where: Remote
How it works Once you sign up, you will be assigned an accountability coach from the GoalsWon team. You will make a list of areas you wish to work on, while also listing long-term targets to continue working toward.
Cadence: Each day you are prompted to enter your top goals, and at the end of the day you will mark the goals you accomplished. Your coach will check in with you once a day, to review what you accomplished, or encourage you to keep working.
Price: $90 USD per month
9. Betterup
Betterup is primarily focused on career coaching but now has some more general coaching elements, with the aim to help people improve their lives.
Betterup in a nutshell:
Where: Remote
How it works Betterup provides access to coaches, therapists, and peak performance experts. The experience is elevated through technology by an algorithm that matches you with a coach and recommends a personalized path.
Cadence: 1-4 sessions per month. Each coaching session is 30 minutes, currently, plans include 1-4 sessions a month with a personal coach or extended network of coaches.
Price: $89-$279 USD per month
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It can be tough to search for support when you are feeling overloaded already. Just keep in mind that there are people out there who are willing to help and who are good at it! You’ve got this!
What are the things you are looking for in an accountability coach? What have you tried? Are we missing anything from our list? We would love to hear! Comment below or message us on Instagram.
