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Getting started

New here? Start with these.

Do I need to already know how to code?

Nope. Plenty of members started by describing what they wanted to AI tools and learning as they shipped. If you can stay curious and finish things, you'll fit right in.

What actually is Nozu?

A home for the vibe-coding generation: a place to find a crew, build in shared workspaces, and get what you make backed — sold in the marketplace, funded by a brief, or just shipped. Think of it as the “Skool” for vibe coders.

Why “Nozu”?

It's a little vessel for your ideas — named after two kids, with the round “o” as a porthole. It's built to carry a whole crew safely from a spark to something shipped and backed. Say it “noh·zoo”.

Building & crews

Finding people and shipping together.

How do I find a crew?

Post an open role or answer one on the crew board. You'll meet builders who ship the way you do — across frontend, AI, design and growth — and build together in a shared workspace.

What are sessions?

Live 1:1 or group calls with mentors — pairing on architecture, getting feedback on your launch, or learning a specific workflow. Some are free, some are paid; the host sets the price.

How does the marketplace work?

When you ship something, you can list it to showcase or sell — a micro-SaaS, an open-source tool, an agency offer. Buyers and collaborators find you through your project page.

What is a badge track?

Badge tracks — Community, Tech, Mentor, Ship and Market — recognise the different ways people contribute. You level up each track as you help others, ship work, and grow the community.

Money & plans

What's free, what's paid.

Can I use Nozu for free?

Yes. The free plan lets you find a crew, build in a workspace, and ship — no card, no trial clock. Builder Pro (€19/mo) unlocks unlimited workspaces, members, listings and roles when you outgrow the free limits.

Are non-profits really free?

Always. Non-profit accounts never pay a subscription. The only paid thing is publishing briefs, which is pay-per-post (from €15) so there's never a recurring bill.

What's the marketplace fee?

2.5% of a sale, charged to the seller only when a listing closes as sold — nothing before, and nothing if it doesn't sell. It's shown on the listing up front. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.

Community & safety

The room, and how we keep it safe.

Is this a safe space?

That's the point. Nozu is built to be a home for women, newcomers and the underrepresented — no bro energy, no gatekeeping. Our community guidelines spell out what's expected and what isn't.

How do I report someone?

Report from any profile, listing or message, or email safety@nozu.app. Real people read every report, it stays confidential, and you're never punished for raising one in good faith.

Can I post a role or project for free?

Open roles are always free to post, and non-profit accounts are free forever. Vetted builders apply, and you pick who joins your crew.

Still curious?

Read the guidelines, check the pricing, or just make an account and start poking around.