5 top websites for startups perks
Startup perks used to be reserved to a happy few: accelerators and incubators. That time is over. More and more businesses are being built outside of tech ecosystems, fully or partially remote. Today, any entrepreneur can easily access perks from the best SaaS tools out there to save a lot of money. At a time where nearly 85% of small companies have already invested in SaaS with a spending increase to 50% in 2020, using the best software at the best price has become strategic for growth.
So what are the main platforms for perks? I nailed down 5 websites that offer the best tools out there (AWS, Notion, Airtable, etc.) for the best offers (thousands of dollars in credits). Disclaimer: I’m the co-founder of one of them :) If you think of another website to add, let me know in the comments!
Secret is a marketplace purely dedicated to startup perks. Through a freemium model (from $0 to $199/year), you get access to up to 160+ offers on SaaS and join an active community of fellow entrepreneurs. Secret’s support team is dedicated to making sure you receive the credits you apply for.
Offers: 160+
Total Savings: $400,000+
Pricing: $0 to $199 per year
2. Founder Club by Product Hunt
Founder Club is a program launched by Product Hunt dedicated to perks for founders. You pay one plan ($720/year) to access all of the offers unlimited.
Offers: 80+
Total savings: $100,000+
Pricing: $720 per year
3. Startup School by YCombinator
Startup School is a free online program and global community of founders. You can meet other founders through weekly live video chats and share tips. To access the deals you need to complete the Startup School Certification by taking courses and writing post-watch videos.
Offers: 100+
Total savings: $30,000+
Pricing: free upon courses completion
F6s is the world’s largest platform for founders. They enable founders to interact with investors, accelerators/incubators, etc. Their perks catalog is fully free, yet their offers’ values are limited — seems to be more of a catalog of extended free trial offers.
Offers: 537
Total savings: N/A
Pricing: free
Segment is an analytics tool for businesses. Their startup program offers their product for free for up to 2 years. Alongside the tool, you can also get access to offers from a selection of partners. Access to the program is subject to approval based on your application.
Offers: 47
Total savings: $50,000
Pricing: free
