Customer.io Startup Program — 1 Year Free Essentials (30K Profiles)
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Customer.io's Startup Program gives eligible startups a full year free on the Essentials plan with support for up to 30,000 customer profiles. This plan includes multi-channel messaging (email, SMS, push), behavioral tracking, and advanced segmentation so you can run lifecycle campaigns without paying subscription fees for the first 12 months.
inventory_2What's Included
Value
Up to ~$3,900 in savings
Provider
Customer.io
Category
SaaS Discounts
Savings
Save up to $3,900
checklistEligibility
- arrow_rightRaised less than $10M in total funding at time of application
- arrow_rightNew to Customer.io paid services (not a current or past paying customer)
- arrow_rightHave a live website and real product (not just idea stage)
- arrow_rightContact lists are organically acquired (no purchased lists)
directions_runHow to Apply
Step 1
Go to the Customer.io Startup Program application page
Step 2
Complete the form with company details, website, and funding raised (must be < $10M)
Step 3
Describe your expected messaging use case
Step 4
Select your referral source in the "Where did you hear about us?" dropdown
Step 5
Submit the application
Step 6
Wait for Customer.io to review eligibility and email you next steps
Step 7
Once approved, your account is placed on the free Essentials/Startup plan for 12 months