Some of the best places to find startup perks and deals offer significant discounts and free services without requiring a paid subscription.
Many are accessible through accelerators, communities, or platforms that aggregate these deals.
The best ones typically partner with SaaS companies, cloud providers, and essential tools for startups. Here are the top platforms that consistently offer high-value perks:
AWS Activate
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Free AWS credits (up to $100,000 via some partners)
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Includes discounts on partner tools like HubSpot, Notion, and more
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Accessible via approved incubators, accelerators, or partners
Stripe Atlas / Stripe Partner Perks
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Access to over $20,000 in partner benefits
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Discounts on tools like Intercom, Airtable, Segment, and others
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Free to access if you register a company with Stripe Atlas
Google for Startups Cloud Program
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Up to $200,000 in Google Cloud credits over 2 years
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Access to Firebase, Google Maps API, Workspace credits, and more
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Available through partner VCs and accelerators
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
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Up to $150,000 in Azure credits
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Free access to tools like GitHub Enterprise, LinkedIn, and OpenAI APIs
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No funding or affiliation requirement; open application
FounderHub.io / FounderPass
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Curated deals and discounts for founders
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Some free plans, but full access usually requires a one-time fee
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Includes popular SaaS tools and service providers
YCombinator Startup Library / Deals
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YC-backed companies get access to exclusive perks
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Publicly listed deals are limited but valuable
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Mostly for companies in the YC network
VC/Accelerator Perk Pages
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Many VCs and accelerators have private deal pages for portfolio companies
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Includes top-tier perks and credits
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Usually require being part of the portfolio to access
BEAMSTART Exclusive Deals & Perks
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Over $1,500,000 in startup deals (AWS, Notion, Miro, Freshworks, etc.)
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Access the investor database of over $20,000 investors.
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A jobs board to hire talent effectively.
For the best value with no upfront cost, platforms like AWS Activate (via partners), Microsoft Founders Hub, and BEAMSTART offer the most generous perks with an affordable or free membership.
