StickK was a breakthrough idea — commitment contracts backed by real money. But the product has been abandoned. Server outages, broken notifications, a buggy app. Stakd is the modern version, built from scratch in 2025.
Free to join · 10% platform fee on stakes · No credit card required to sign up
“Lost $200 because their server went down during my reporting window.”
— Reddit r/selfimprovement
“App hasn't been updated in years. Half the features don't work.”
— App Store review
“I never got a single reminder email. Missed my deadline and lost my stake.”
— Reddit r/getdisciplined
“The referee system is broken — my referee never got the notification to verify.”
— StickK support forum
“Tried to contact support three times. No response.”
— Trustpilot review
| Feature | StickK | Stakd |
|---|---|---|
| Server reliability | Frequent outages | 99.9% uptime |
| Verification method | Self-report or referee | Photo proof, human reviewed |
| Review turnaround | N/A (honor system) | Within 24 hours |
| Email reminders | Broken / inconsistent | Before every deadline |
| Mobile experience | Outdated app | Modern responsive web app |
| Forfeit destination | Charity or anti-charity | Charity only (80% donated) |
| Customer support | No response reported | Email support, real humans |
| Last updated | Years ago | 2025, actively developed |
| Transparent fees | Unclear | 10% platform fee, shown upfront |
StickK uses self-reporting or a referee who may never check. Stakd requires photo proof for every check-in — reviewed by a real person within 24 hours.
No more lost stakes because the server went down. Stakd is built on modern infrastructure with 99.9% uptime and automated monitoring.
You'll get email reminders before every check-in deadline. No silent failures, no missed notifications. If your deadline is approaching, you'll know.
10% platform fee charged upfront at goal creation. If you fail, 80% of your stake goes to charity, 20% covers processing. No hidden fees, no surprises.
“Lost $150 to StickK because their app went down. Switched to Stakd — submitted a gym photo, got approved same day, finished 8 weeks.”
“The photo check-in is genius. I screenshot Apple Health after every run. Takes 30 seconds. Got approved every time.”
“StickK let me self-report. I cheated constantly. Stakd makes you prove it. That's why it works.”
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