Startup discount
Social9 for Startups: 50% off paid plans.
Qualifying early-stage startups get 50% off every Social9 paid plan for the first 12 months. Apply by emailing support@social9.com with your company name, website, incorporation date and country, and funding stage. The Free plan is already open to everyone.
Free plan · No credit card
Prices
Startup prices, billed monthly
50% off the standard monthly price of each paid plan, for your first 12 months.
Individual
Usually $12.00/mo. 1 brand, 3 social accounts on any network, 150 AI credits a month (about 37 posts), unlimited scheduling, 50 X posts a month and 90 days of stats.
Team
Usually $39.00/mo. 3 brands with 3 social accounts each, 5 team members, 500 AI credits a month (about 125 posts), full Autopilot, approvals and 1 year of stats.
Agency
Usually $99.00/mo. 5 brands with 5 social accounts each, 10 team members, 1,500 AI credits a month (about 375 posts), full Autopilot, client approvals and 1 year of stats.
Standard prices and every limit are on the pricing page. Not ready to pay? The Free plan has no end date.
Eligibility
Who qualifies
Early-stage companies that meet all of these.
- An incorporated company (a registered legal entity, not a side project or sole trader)
- Founded within the last 3 years
- Under $5M in total outside funding raised
- Fewer than 20 employees
- New to Social9 paid plans (not currently or previously a paying customer)
Not eligible
These can use the Free plan or standard pricing.
- Individuals and companies that are not yet incorporated
- Companies more than 3 years old, or with $5M or more in total funding
- Existing or past paying Social9 customers
- Agencies and consultancies applying on behalf of a client
How to apply
Apply in four steps
- 1
Create a free account
Sign up for Social9 with your company email. The Free plan needs no credit card.
- 2
Email support@social9.com
Use the subject "Startup discount application" and send it from your company domain.
- 3
Include five details
Company name, website, incorporation date and country, funding stage, and the email on your Social9 account.
- 4
Choose your plan
Once we confirm you qualify, 50% off is applied to the paid plan you choose for your first 12 months.
New to posting as a founder? Read social media for startups, or see how Social9 works for SaaS companies and small businesses.
FAQ
Startup discount FAQ
Does Social9 have a startup discount?
Yes. Qualifying early-stage startups get 50% off Social9's paid plans (Individual, Team and Agency) for the first 12 months. To apply, email support@social9.com with your company name, website, incorporation date and country, funding stage and Social9 account email.
Which startups qualify for the Social9 startup discount?
Incorporated companies founded within the last 3 years, with under $5M in total funding and fewer than 20 employees, that are new to Social9 paid plans.
How much does Social9 cost for a startup?
With 50% off, monthly prices are Individual $6.00, Team $19.50, Agency $49.50, instead of $12.00, $39.00, $99.00. The Free plan stays $0 for everyone.
What happens after the first 12 months?
The plan continues at the standard price, for example Team returns to $39.00 a month. You can change plans or cancel from Billing in your dashboard at any time.
Is there a free plan for startups?
Yes. The Free plan is open to everyone with no time limit and no credit card: 1 brand, 3 social accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Mastodon or Bluesky and 20 AI credits a month. Many founders start there and apply for the discount when they upgrade.
Apply for the startup discount
Email support@social9.com with your company name, website, incorporation date and country, funding stage, and your Social9 account email.