Black Friday software and AI deals for startups

Which tools really have a deal this year, which don't, and when a startup program is worth more.

Updated November 9, 2026 · Black Friday is November 27, Cyber Monday is November 30

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Deals running now

Most big software sales start closer to Black Friday, so this list will grow.

Hostinger

Hosting

85% off web hosting, from $1.99/mo. VPS hosting 67% off, from $6.49/mo.

Ends: December 14, 2026. Checked on Hostinger's sale page.

Sender

Email marketing

60% off Professional and 40% off Standard on 24-month billing (first-time users), 30% off annual billing.

Ends: Not stated by Sender. Checked on Sender's pricing page.

TypingMind

AI tools

60% off lifetime Premium with code BLACKFRIDAY2026. Chat app for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini using your own API key.

Ends: December 15, 2026. Listed by blackfriday.tools and Pimjo. We could not read it on TypingMind's site, so check at checkout.

Do the big tools have a Black Friday deal?

Where we can't find a deal, we say so. Treat codes on coupon sites with caution.

ChatGPT

No deal found

Last year: No known Black Friday sale, per aionx. Source
OpenAI credits

Startup program

Claude

No deal found

Last year: No known Black Friday sale, per aionx. Source
Claude for Startups

Closed for now, reopen alerts available

Gemini

No deal found

Last year: No known Black Friday sale, per aionx. Source
Google for Startups

Up to $350,000

Grok

No deal found

Last year: About 40% off annual plans, reported by deal trackers. xAI did not announce it. Source
Grok for Startups

6+ months of usage

Grammarly

No sale on its Black Friday page yet

Last year: 50% off annual Pro, 55% on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, first term only, reported by Elite Content Marketer. Source

Canva

No deal found

Last year: 50% off the first 3 months of Pro or Business for new customers, in December rather than on Black Friday. Source

Cursor

No deal found

Last year: No confirmed sale. Reports conflict.

Perplexity

No deal found

Last year: No confirmed subscription sale.
Perplexity for Startups

Up to $5,000

ElevenLabs

No deal found

Last year: First month of Starter for $1, reported by Beebom. Source
ElevenLabs grants

Up to $5,500

Notion

No deal found

Last year: No confirmed sale. Coupon sites disagree on the amount.
Notion for Startups

Up to $12,000

GitHub Copilot

No deal found

Last year: No confirmed sale.
GitHub for Startups

Up to $10,000

HubSpot

No deal found

Last year: No confirmed sale.
HubSpot for Startups

Startup program

Semrush

No sale on its pricing page yet

Last year: Reported as its usual annual discount, up to 17%, rather than a Black Friday sale. Source

Ahrefs

Doesn't run seasonal sales

Last year: Ahrefs says it does not run Black Friday or Cyber Monday discounts. Source

Common questions

Does ChatGPT have a Black Friday deal?

We have not found one for 2026, and we found no record of a past ChatGPT Black Friday sale. Be careful with coupon sites advertising ChatGPT codes.

Does Claude have a Black Friday deal?

We have not found one for 2026, and we found no record of a past Claude Black Friday sale. Annual billing is the standing discount on Claude Pro.

Does Ahrefs do Black Friday?

No. Ahrefs says it does not run one-off discounts or seasonal specials, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

When is Black Friday 2026?

Black Friday is November 27, 2026 and Cyber Monday is November 30, 2026. Some software sales are already running.

Are startup programs better than Black Friday deals?

Often, if you qualify. A Black Friday deal usually takes a percentage off one plan, while a startup program can give you credits or free months. Programs need an application and have eligibility rules, so a Black Friday deal can still be the better choice if you do not qualify.

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