Worth using if you're an early-stage founder applying to accelerators or claiming software perks — it costs nothing. Don't expect the profile itself to deliver funding, users, or enterprise-grade assurances.
Confidence
Medium. Based on 24 public sources; many snippets are truncated mid-sentence.
Ratings
Value for money
Ease of use
Feature depth
Support quality
Security posture
Pricing
$0
Free
ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Best for
→Early-stage founders applying to accelerators
→Startups chasing free software deals
→Founders recruiting early talent
→Accelerators running application rounds
Not for
×Established companies or enterprises
×Teams expecting funding from a listing alone
×Buyers wanting a sales CRM or contact database
×Procurement teams needing vendor security documentation
Gotchas - check before you buy
medium
Profile usefulness is questioned by founders; don't count on inbound leads
low
Deals are third-party promos (Apollo, Solvimon) with separate signups and terms
low
Account access problems reported on Trustpilot; recovery path unclear
low
Monetization centers on charging accelerators; free users see partner offers
Pros and cons
Pros
+Free for founders — no cost to create a startup profile
−Founders publicly question what an F6S profile actually delivers
−Unclear whether listings generate real users or funding
−Revenue reportedly comes from charging accelerators, not serving founders
−Small verified G2 base (79) despite claims of 5m founders
Sources & method
- 12 sources - One community-disclosed XSS via Open Bug Bounty; no security page found.
official x1review x9security x1news x1
Cross-site scripting disclosure (OBB-1342458), A security researcher reported an XSS issue on through Open Bug Bounty. Fix status is not confirmed in available sources.
Key stats
Value for money: 5/5
Rating
$0
Starting price
12
Sources
Analyzed
Value for money: 5/5. Free for founders, bundles software discounts
Support quality: 3/5. Mostly positive; some account access complaints
Security posture: 3/5. One disclosed XSS; no public security page
4.7/5 G2 rating 79 verified reviews
5/5 Trustpilot rating 537 reviews
$0 Founder price Free platform
700,000+/year Applications processed Across partner programs
Pricing
Free
$0
Founder/startup profile
Accelerator applications
Software deals and recruiting tools
Security
One community-disclosed XSS via Open Bug Bounty; no security page found.
Cross-site scripting disclosure (OBB-1342458)A security researcher reported an XSS issue on through Open Bug Bounty. Fix status is not confirmed in available sources.10
What users say
Reviewers praise the free, easy setup and deals, while Reddit threads openly question whether a profile delivers real users or funding.
“F6S was the first platform that was easy to set up wh...”
Support quality: 3/5. Mostly positive; some account access complaints
Security posture: 3/5. One disclosed XSS; no public security page
Security notes
One community-disclosed XSS via Open Bug Bounty; no public security page found.
Cross-site scripting disclosure (OBB-1342458). A security researcher reported an XSS issue on through Open Bug Bounty. Fix status is not confirmed in available sources.10
What to use instead
Crunchbase: Better for funding research and investor intelligence https://www.crunchbase.com
Gust: Focused on fundraising and investor connections https://gust.com
Wellfound: Stronger for startup jobs and recruiting https://wellfound.com
4.Crunchbase vs F6S | RFP.wiki https://www.rfp.wiki/investment/business-angel-and-seed-rounds/crunchbase/f6s
5.Being on f6s is useful for what? | Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/startups/comments/5okn3q/being_on_f6s_is_useful_for_what/
6.Does anyone use f6s.com for getting first users or funding? | Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/startups/comments/4pmu3m/does_anyone_use_f6scom_for_getting_first_users_or/
7.How does f6s.com make money? | Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/indianstartups/comments/1rh1194/how_does_f6scom_makes_money/
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