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SoberCrew vs. Reframe: Free Recovery App vs. Paid Alcohol Program

Reframe costs up to $200/year and focuses on alcohol reduction. SoberCrew is free forever and offers 19+ recovery tools for full abstinence-based recovery. Here's how they compare.

Article summary

Reframe costs up to $200/year and focuses on alcohol reduction. SoberCrew is free forever and offers 19+ recovery tools for full abstinence-based recovery. Here's how they compare.

Key topics include What Does Reframe Offer?, What Does SoberCrew Offer?, SoberCrew vs. Reframe: Feature Comparison.

What this article covers

  • What Does Reframe Offer?
  • What Does SoberCrew Offer?
  • SoberCrew vs. Reframe: Feature Comparison
  • The Cost Question

Frequently asked questions

How much does Reframe cost?

Reframe costs approximately $96 to $200 per year depending on the plan. It is a subscription-based app. SoberCrew is free with no subscription or paywall.

Is Reframe good for full sobriety or just cutting back?

Reframe is designed primarily for alcohol reduction — cutting back or moderating drinking using neuroscience-based techniques. It is not specifically designed as an abstinence or full sobriety program. SoberCrew supports complete sobriety with a full counter, 12-step tools, and sponsor accountability.

Does Reframe have a sponsor feature?

No. Reframe does not include a sponsor connect or crew accountability system. SoberCrew allows you to designate a sponsor and build a crew of accountability partners who receive push notifications on your activity.

What is the best free alternative to Reframe?

SoberCrew is a strong free alternative to Reframe. It offers a sobriety counter, journaling, 12-step tracker, sponsor connect, crew accountability, urge surfing tools, AI daily action widget, meeting finder, and more — all at no cost.