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Startup Perks & Deals

Discounts and free tiers on the tools every startup uses — banking, legal, productivity, hiring, sales, marketing.

Corporate cards and spend management platform offering startups no-personal-guarantee cards, cashback, and $350,000+ in partner perks and software credits.

Up to 2 years free on Zendesk's Resolution Platform for up to 50 agents through Zendesk for Startups.

$2,500 in Stripe product credits plus over $50,000 in partner discounts from AWS, Mercury, Carta, and more.

Bundled free premium access to Jira, Confluence, Loom, Bitbucket, Compass and Jira Product Discovery for early-stage startup teams.

Auth0 for Startups gives venture-backed early-stage companies the B2B Professional plan free for one full year.

Offers services valued at $25,000 for CRM and cloud services.

Eligible startups get up to 93% off Intercom's AI-first customer service platform plus a free first year of the Fin AI Agent.

WorkOS for Startups makes apps enterprise-ready with User Management free up to one million monthly active users.

All-in-one workforce platform unifying HR, payroll, IT, and spend management on one system for scaling startups.

Clerk for Startups offers early-stage companies discounted Pro authentication features on top of a generous free tier.

Grants Business plan free for up to 6 months (saving up to $12,000) including Notion AI for new startup teams.

Automated GRC and compliance platform offering preferred startup pricing on its first contract to founders backed by participating investors.

Composable content platform offering startups a free year of the Growth plan through select venture and accelerator partners.

Compliance automation platform offering discounted startup pricing on SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and other frameworks for early-stage teams.

All-in-one back office for venture-scale startups covering incorporation, cap table, equity, fundraising tools, and 409A valuations.

Global payroll, EOR, and contractor management platform letting startups hire, pay, and manage teams across 150+ countries compliantly.

Developer security platform offering a startup program with discounted access to find and fix vulnerabilities in code, dependencies and containers.

SSOJet's startup program gives qualified startups and non-profits 50% off enterprise SSO for twelve months.

MojoAuth's startup program offers 50% off annual Business Pro passwordless authentication for one year.

Free Business-plan project management and issue tracking built for fast-moving software teams, with no VC or accelerator affiliation required.

AI Engine Optimization platform helping cybersecurity and B2B SaaS startups get cited and recommended inside AI search engines.

Async video messaging for startup teams, offered free for a year through Atlassian's startup program and accelerator partnerships.

Free cap table and equity management for early-stage founders to issue equity, manage SAFEs, and track ownership from day one.

Business password and secrets manager offering qualifying startups six months free, distributed through founder and accelerator partner programs.

Employer of Record platform helping startups hire, pay, and manage international employees and contractors without setting up legal entities.

Compliance automation platform that helps startups achieve SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR certifications faster with automated evidence collection.

Linear is a streamlined issue tracking and project management tool built for high-performance software and product teams.

Collaborative design and whiteboarding platform offering startups up to a free year of the Professional plan via accelerator partners.

Incorporate a US C-Corp from anywhere in the world. $500 flat fee covers incorporation, EIN, founder agreements, and Stripe product credits.

Visual web development platform offering eligible referred startups 100% off their first year of a site plan.

No-code form builder with unlimited free forms, offering startups 50% off the Pro plan for one year via partners.

Offers up to 90% off on marketing, sales, and CRM software for startups.

Free startup banking built for founders — no monthly fees, FDIC-insured deposits, and integrated treasury for idle cash.

Corporate cards and finance stack built for startups — no personal guarantee, rewards on startup-relevant spend.

Startup-friendly legal paperwork — incorporation, fundraising docs, and equity grants done online with founder-friendly defaults.

Modern payroll, benefits, and HR for early-stage teams — automatic tax filings and contractor payments included.

Showing all 36 programs. Last updated July 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What perks & deals are available for startups?

Credit for Startups lists 36 perks & deals programs, including Ramp, Zendesk, Stripe, Atlassian, worth up to $350,000. Browse the list to compare value, eligibility, and how to apply.

Do I need to be VC-backed to qualify?

Not always. Some programs are open to bootstrapped founders; others require a VC or accelerator referral. Each listing shows its referral requirement and application difficulty — or use the Get Matched tool to filter to programs that fit your startup.

How do I apply?

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