Become a Babel Founder.
Before anyone else.
Babel will be the first social network where every post, video, and message lives in every language at once. Founders pay once, get in first, and help shape what the whole world sees.
No subscription. No renewal. No surprise price bump at launch.
Launch-or-refund guarantee
If Babel hasn't launched a working product by September 30, 2026, every founder gets a full refund — no email, no hassle, automatic. You're investing in a build, not a promise.
What you get for $49 forever
Lifetime access
Every Babel feature, every plan, every future tier — yours. Forever. No Creator Pro or Business upsell will ever lock you out.
Founder badge in your profile
Visible to every Babel user worldwide. A permanent signal that you were there when Babel was just a bet on a better internet.
First access, before the waitlist
Founders get invites before anyone on the free waitlist. Your username, your handle, your spot — locked in early.
Direct line to the builder
Monthly founder-only build updates by email. Private Discord for founders. Share what you want Babel to do next — and watch it ship.
Name on the public Founder Wall
Every founder's name lives on the wall below. When Babel hits a million users, the people who made it possible are still listed first.
Shape the roadmap
Founder polls decide which language pairs, which platforms, which features ship first. Your $49 buys one vote per decision, forever.
Questions
Why $49? What happens after launch?
$49 is the price today because Babel doesn't exist yet — you're investing in a build. After launch, Babel will have free and paid tiers (Creator Pro ~$10/mo, Business ~$49/mo). Founders skip all paid tiers forever. At month 12 of full Creator Pro use, founders are already ahead.
What if Babel doesn't launch?
If Babel hasn't launched a working product (not just a demo) by September 30, 2026, you get an automatic full refund via Stripe. No email required, no hoops. Your money is in Stripe, not in a product that doesn't ship.
Is this a pre-order or a subscription?
One-time $49 payment. Not a subscription. Not a renewal. You pay once, you're a Founder forever. Stripe handles the transaction; we never store your card.
Can I still join the free waitlist if I'm not a founder?
Yes. The free waitlist stays free at launch — Babel will be free for the first million members. Founders just get in first, get the lifetime lock, and get the badge.
Who's building Babel?
Paulo de Vries, solo founder in Amsterdam. Nine years in tech, shipping products that ship. See the about page for the full story. Email [email protected] for anything.
How do I cancel / transfer / gift a Founder slot?
Since it's a one-time payment, there's nothing to cancel. Transfer: email [email protected] — we move your Founder slot to the new email, once per slot. Gift: enter the recipient's email when checking out (we'll confirm with them before activating).