Side by side
Randel vs WIP
Both stand on community platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Randel combines community administration, events, payments, networking, and documents under a branded member experience. Its listed platform price covers up to 250 members, with extra member blocks charged separately.
Visit Randel Paid APIExtensioniPhone+2
WIP centers on public shipping updates, feedback and streaks rather than conventional task management. Its paid PRO plans add private projects, expanded streak tools and integration access, with monthly and yearly billing.
Visit WIPThe facts
| Randel | WIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Platform: $200 a month | PRO — yearly: $199 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getrandel.com | wip.co |
| On community platforms | #115 of 126 | #111 of 126 |
Randel: what it does well
- White-label logo, domain, and theme
- Member profiles store operational history
- AI-suggested introductions with affinity scores
- Events include registration and check-in
- No Randel transaction commission
What to know first
- Platform plan capped at 250 members
- Stripe processing fees still apply
- No free plan
WIP: what it does well
- Daily todos build shipping streaks
- Projects and community feedback
- Protected profiles and projects
- REST API and MCP access
- iPhone, iPad and Mac app
What to know first
- No free plan
- Does not provide due dates
- Public visibility is default
- PRO costs 29.00 USD monthly