The Algolia Startup Program gives new Algolia customers $10,000 in Algolia search credits, valid for 12 months, plus partner credits and support. The program page and its FAQ give different age and funding limits.
What you get
$10,000 in Algolia credits, valid for 12 months (in-kind, not cash). Unused credits lapse after 12 months, and usage then moves to pay-as-you-go.
Who qualifies
New Algolia customers only; existing paying customers are not eligible
Program page: less than 7 years old and less than $15M in total funding raised
The FAQ on the same page says less than three years old and less than $5M raised, so check with Algolia which limit applies
How to apply
Apply through the program page: https://www.algolia.com/industries/startups
Checked against Algolia's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Amplitude Startup Program
AmplitudeFor businessesNationwide
Amplitude gives early-stage startups their first year of the full Growth plan free, with up to 100M events a month, then 40% off the annual Plus plan in year two. Startups with fewer than 20 employees and under $10M raised sign up for a free account and apply from their workspace.
What you get
First year of Amplitude Growth plan free (up to 100M events/month; Amplitude values it at $60,000), then 40% off the annual Plus plan in year two.
Who qualifies
Fewer than 20 employees
Less than $10M raised
How to apply
Sign up for a free Amplitude account
Apply for the Startup Plan from the banner in your workspace
Eligible startups get Startup access automatically and an email either way (most are approved instantly)
Checked against Amplitude's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Amplitude Tech for Black Founders
AmplitudeFor businessesNationwide
Through Tech for Black Founders, Amplitude, in partnership with Braze, gives US-based early-stage startups led by Black founders the Amplitude Growth Plan free, for as long as they keep meeting the criteria. Founders apply personally through a form on the program page.
What you get
Amplitude Growth Plan free, with up to 500K monthly tracked users, for as long as the startup meets the criteria. This is a free plan, not cash, and the page gives no dollar value.
Who qualifies
Led by one or more Black founders
Headquartered in the U.S.
Raised less than $30M in venture capital
Employ fewer than 150 people
Founders must apply personally
How to apply
As a founder, fill out the form on the Tech for Black Founders page yourself
Checked against Amplitude's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Atlassian for Startups
AtlassianFor businessesNationwide
Atlassian for Startups gives eligible startups Premium editions of Atlassian Cloud products such as Jira, Confluence, Loom and Bitbucket free for 12 months, for up to 50 users. It is open to VC-funded startups and members of partner accelerators or incubators that have raised no more than $10 million.
What you get
Premium editions of Atlassian Cloud products (Jira, Confluence, Loom Business + AI, Bitbucket) free for 12 months for up to 50 users each; Jira Service Management and Customer Service Management up to 10 seats; Jira Product Discovery with 10 free creators. This is free software, not cash, and Marketplace apps are not included.
Who qualifies
Not an existing Atlassian paid customer
VC-funded or associated with a partner accelerator and/or incubator
Has not raised more than US$10 million in external funding
You may be asked for proof of funding, such as a Crunchbase or PitchBook profile
One 12-month enrollment per startup
How to apply
Click Apply on the Atlassian for Startups page and submit the startups request form
Atlassian reviews every application and may email you for proof of funding (for example a Crunchbase or PitchBook profile)
If approved, the included Cloud products are $0 for 12 months, after which you renew or cancel
Checked against Atlassian's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Atlassian Social Impact License (Nonprofits)
AtlassianFor businesses and nonprofitsNationwide
Atlassian's Social Impact License gives eligible nonprofits and social enterprises Jira, Confluence, Loom and Teamwork Collection free for up to 25 seats on annual plans, and 50–75% off other Atlassian cloud products. Eligibility is verified by Goodstack.
What you get
Jira, Confluence, Loom and Teamwork Collection (Standard or Premium) free for up to 25 seats, billed annually. Above 25 seats, US organizations pay 75% off list price for every seat; other cloud apps are 75% off and Enterprise editions 50% off. This is a discount, not cash.
Who qualifies
Nonprofits with proof of nonprofit status (for example an income tax exemption letter), verified by Goodstack
Social enterprises also qualify: in the US, Public Benefit Corporations, L3Cs, or businesses with a documented social mission
Must not advocate for or against any political party, candidate or campaign, and must not discriminate
Not eligible: government entities, political organizations, hospitals and health insurers, professional associations, unions, fraternities/sororities, and schools (academic institutions have a separate license)
The 100% off discount applies only to annual plans of up to 25 seats
How to apply
Open the Social Impact License application form and look up your organization by name or registration ID
If it isn't listed, choose nonprofit or social enterprise, enter your organization details and website, and upload proof of status
Goodstack reviews your eligibility and may ask for more information
Once approved, put Jira, Confluence or Loom on an annual plan of up to 25 seats to get them free
Checked against Atlassian's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Auth0 for Startups
Okta (Auth0)For businessesNationwide
Auth0 for Startups gives eligible venture-backed early-stage companies one free year of Auth0's B2B Professional login and identity plan, with up to 100,000 monthly active users. It is for new Auth0 customers that are less than two years old.
What you get
One year of the Auth0 B2B Professional plan free, with up to 100,000 monthly active users plus enterprise MFA, SSO connections and inbound SCIM. This is a free plan, not cash, and the page gives no dollar value.
Who qualifies
Venture-backed with less than $5M in funding
Less than $1M in annual recurring revenue
Less than two years from the date of incorporation
Not valid for existing paid Auth0 or Okta customers, or startups previously in the program
How to apply
Optionally start building on Auth0's Free plan
Click 'Apply today' on the Auth0 for Startups page and submit the request form
If approved, your account gets the B2B Professional features for 12 months
Checked against Okta (Auth0)'s own page on October 16, 2026.
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Autodesk Technology Impact Program (Social Impact Startups)
AutodeskFor businessesNationwide
Autodesk donates three-year software subscriptions to small, young startups whose main business goal is social or environmental impact, such as renewable energy, water and sanitation, or health. Startups apply through Autodesk's Fluxx portal and can renew for one final cycle if they still qualify.
What you get
Donated three-year Autodesk software subscriptions (industry collections), renewable for one final cycle (in-kind, not cash).
Who qualifies
Less than six years old
10 or fewer employees
Annual revenue under US$1 million
Innovates in a social or environmental impact area (e.g., renewable energy and efficiency, water and sanitation, health); impact must be the primary business goal
Must be a registered entity (an individual with a registered business may qualify; individuals cannot apply)
How to apply
Check the startup eligibility criteria on the Technology Impact Program page
Click Apply now to start your application in Autodesk's Fluxx portal
Expect a reply within 10 business days and answer any follow-up questions in Fluxx
Checked against Autodesk's own page on October 16, 2026.
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GitHub for Startups
GitHubFor businessesNationwide
GitHub for Startups gives eligible startups $10,000 in GitHub credits for GitHub Enterprise licenses and add-ons such as Copilot and Advanced Security. It is only open to startups affiliated with a GitHub for Startups partner, such as a participating VC, accelerator or incubator.
What you get
$10,000 in GitHub credits, valid for up to 12 months from approval (in-kind, not cash), applied to GitHub Enterprise licenses and eligible add-ons including Copilot and Advanced Security. Requires partner affiliation; there is no self-serve tier.
Who qualifies
Must be affiliated with a GitHub for Startups partner (investor, accelerator or incubator)
Must have received outside funding, up to Series B or earlier (non-equity credits do not count)
New to GitHub Enterprise: not on an Enterprise plan in the past six months
Has not previously received GitHub credits or GitHub Enterprise licenses
Enterprise Cloud accounts on GitHub.com only
How to apply
Check the GitHub for Startups partner list to confirm your investor, accelerator or incubator is a partner
Apply through your GitHub for Startups partner
GitHub emails the applicant's primary email within 2–3 business days
Checked against GitHub's own page on October 16, 2026.
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GitLab for Startups
GitLabFor businessesNationwide
GitLab for Startups gives externally funded startups a free year of GitLab Ultimate or discounts on any GitLab tier, for up to 20 users. Seed-stage startups get the free Ultimate year, and Series A and B startups get discounts.
What you get
Seed stage: free GitLab Ultimate license (SaaS or self-managed) for one year, up to 20 seats, then 50% off any tier in year two. Series A/B: 50% off any tier in year one and 25% off in year two, up to 20 users. This is free or discounted software, not cash, and support is not included in the free license.
Checked against GitLab's own page on October 16, 2026.
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HubSpot for Startups
HubSpotFor businessesNationwide
HubSpot for Startups discounts net-new Professional and Enterprise HubSpot products for eligible startups. Startups that raised Pre-seed, Seed or Series A funding (not Series B or later) and are affiliated with an approved partner or have verified venture funding get 90% off in year one, 50% in year two and 25% in year three; startups linked to an approved entrepreneurial organization get 30% off year one and 15% off year two.
What you get
90% off year 1, 50% off year 2 and 25% off year 3 (funding track); or 30% off year 1 and 15% off year 2 (affiliation track). Professional and Enterprise tiers only.
Who qualifies
90% track: raised Pre-seed, Seed or Series A funding, but not Series B or later
90% track: affiliated with an approved HubSpot for Startups partner or have raised verified venture funding (checked via Pitchbook or Crunchbase)
30% track: associated with one of HubSpot's approved entrepreneurial organizations
Applies to net-new Professional or Enterprise products only
How to apply
Click Check your eligibility and answer a few questions (HubSpot verifies funding via Pitchbook or Crunchbase or your partner affiliation)
Create your HubSpot account and import your contacts, deals and data
Configure your tools with guided onboarding or self-serve resources
Checked against HubSpot's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Intercom Early Stage Startup Program
IntercomFor businessesNationwide
Intercom's Early Stage program discounts its AI helpdesk for young startups: 93% off in year one with a free year of Fin AI Agent, 50% off in year two and 25% off in year three. It is for new customers with up to $10M in funding and fewer than 15 employees.
What you get
93% off year 1 (from $65/month, including 300 Fin outcomes and 15 Fin qualifications per month), 50% off year 2, 25% off year 3; phone, SMS and WhatsApp charged at list price.
Who qualifies
Up to $10M in funding
Fewer than 15 employees
Not currently an Intercom customer
How to apply
Check that you have up to $10M in funding, fewer than 15 employees and no current Intercom account
Click Apply now on the Early Stage page and sign up
Checked against Intercom's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Mixpanel for Startups
MixpanelFor businessesNationwide
Mixpanel for Startups gives eligible startups their first year of Mixpanel product analytics free on the Startup Plan, with up to 1 billion events and the full product suite. No VC or accelerator referral is needed, but startups must start sending data within 90 days.
What you get
First year of Mixpanel's Startup Plan free: up to 1 billion events, 1 million Session Replays and the full product suite. Mixpanel says this is worth $145,000. It is a free plan, not cash.
Who qualifies
Incorporated less than five years ago
Raised no more than $8 million (USD) in total funding
Has not redeemed other Mixpanel offers and has not been on a paid Mixpanel plan
No referral partner required; choose 'I do not have a referral partner' if you have none
Must start sending data to Mixpanel within 90 days or be removed from the program
How to apply
Confirm your startup meets the criteria (incorporated under 5 years ago, no more than $8M raised, never on a paid Mixpanel plan)
Submit the Mixpanel for Startups application form, choosing your referral partner or 'I do not have a referral partner'
Your account is set up on the Startup Plan; start sending data within 90 days (the free year starts at enrollment, so apply when ready to implement)
Checked against Mixpanel's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Notion for Startups
NotionFor businessesNationwide
Notion for Startups gives eligible companies the Business plan with Notion AI free for up to 6 months. Startups with under 100 employees that are affiliated with a Notion startup partner get 6 months, other startups with under 100 employees, a business website and a company email get 3 months, and businesses with under 10 employees get 1 month.
What you get
Notion Business plan with Notion AI free for 1, 3 or 6 months depending on eligibility tier; Notion says the offer is worth up to $12,000 for 100 employees.
Who qualifies
Not a paying Notion customer and has not received a previous Notion promotion
Valid work email (no Gmail, Outlook, etc.) and fewer than 100 employees
6 months: affiliated with one of Notion's select startup partners (VCs and accelerators)
3 months: valid business website and company-domain email; 1 month: SMBs with fewer than 10 employees, service-based businesses, or applicants whose startup status can't be fully verified
How to apply
Check which tier you qualify for (partner affiliation, employee count, business website and company email)
Click Unlock your startup offer and fill out the application
Checked against Notion's own page on October 16, 2026.
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PostHog for Startups
PostHogFor businessesNationwide
PostHog for Startups gives young startups $50,000 in PostHog product analytics credits for 12 months, plus partner perks. Startups apply from a paid PostHog account that uses their company email, with no investor referral needed.
What you get
$50,000 in PostHog credits for 12 months (in-kind, not cash), plus about $12,000 in partner perks. Credits can't be used on some AI tools such as PostHog AI and Replay Vision.
Who qualifies
Company less than 2 years old
Raised less than $5M in funding
Signed up to PostHog on or after January 1, 2023 (earlier sign-ups can join the program but don't get credits)
PostHog account must use your company's email domain; personal email addresses are not accepted
Y Combinator companies have a separate deal that does not stack
How to apply
Create a PostHog account with your company email address
Sign up to a paid plan in PostHog (you are only charged for usage)
Fill in the startup program form; PostHog applies the credit automatically if you're eligible and emails you when accepted
Checked against PostHog's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Retool for Startups
RetoolFor businessesNationwide
Retool for Startups gives new customers a 100% off coupon for one year of Retool's Team or Business plan, for building internal tools and customer portals. Bootstrapped, angel-funded and venture-backed startups up to Series A can apply, with no investor referral needed.
What you get
100% off Retool's monthly Team or Business plan for one year, which Retool values at up to $60,000. This is a free plan, not cash.
Who qualifies
Bootstrapped, angel-funded, debt-funded, pre-seed, seed or Series A startups
Raised less than $10 million in total funding
Founded within the last 10 years
New customer on the monthly Team or Business plan (customers who have already paid for several billing cycles are not eligible)
Cannot be combined with other sales discounts
How to apply
Sign up for Retool and upgrade to the monthly Team or Business plan you want
Submit the Retool for Startups application
After the confirmation email, the 100% discount is applied automatically to your first invoice at the end of the first billing cycle
Checked against Retool's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Zendesk for Startups
ZendeskFor businessesNationwide
Zendesk for Startups gives new customers free use of the Zendesk Professional Suite and Copilot for up to 50 agents. The standard term is 6 months; startups referred by Zendesk's VC and accelerator partners can get 1 or 2 years.
What you get
Zendesk Professional Suite and Copilot free for 6 months (1–2 years through partner referrals), for up to 50 agents depending on funding profile and partner.
Who qualifies
Brand-new Zendesk subscriber (previous or active paid customers cannot participate)
Has received outside funding (Angel, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A or Series B)
Fewer than 250 employees; companies with 50–249 employees must be referred by a Zendesk partner
Company under 10 years old
How to apply
If your startup is affiliated with a VC or accelerator, get its Zendesk community referral link
Click Apply now and sign up with your work email
Before the free period ends, choose a paid plan to keep using Zendesk
Checked against Zendesk's own page on October 16, 2026.
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