HubSpot for Startups
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30–75% off HubSpot CRM for up to 2 years if you're pre-Series B and under $2M ARR.
HubSpot's startup program stacks discounts on their Professional and Enterprise CRM tiers—you're looking at 75% off year one, stepping down to 50% year two. You get the full platform: sales automation, email sequences, reporting, and their AI features. The catch is timing: discounts decrease each year, so you're banking on either graduating to paid pricing or finding another solution by year three. Also, you need to be genuinely early-stage (pre-Series B, under $2M ARR) and have a valid business registration. It's a solid way to run your sales ops without the $10K+ annual bill while you're figuring out product-market fit.
3 tiers
Tier 1
30% off year one
Startups eligible for up to 30% off year one
$30
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Tier 1
30% off year one
Startups eligible for up to 30% off year one
$30
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- 30% first-year discount
- 15% second-year discount
- Access to exclusive resources
Eligibility
- Associated with one of HubSpot's approved entrepreneurial organizations
How to apply
- 1
Tier 2
50% off year one
For startups with over $2M funding (pre-Series B)
$50
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Tier 2
50% off year one
For startups with over $2M funding (pre-Series B)
$50
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- 50% first-year discount
- 25% second-year discount
- Startup community access
Eligibility
- Raised >$2M funding
- Have not raised Series B or beyond
- Associated with one of HubSpot's approved partner organizations
How to apply
- 1
Tier 3
75% off year one
Max discount for startups with up to $2M funding
$75
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Tier 3
75% off year one
Max discount for startups with up to $2M funding
$75
click to expandBenefits
- 75% first-year discount
- 50% second-year discount
- 25% third-year discount
Eligibility
- Raised funding up to $2M
- Associated with one of HubSpot's approved VC, Incubator, or Accelerator partners
How to apply
- 1
Pros
- ✓ 75% discount year one, 50% year two on Professional/Enterprise tiers
- ✓ Full feature access including AI-powered automation and reporting
- ✓ Multi-year commitment gives you runway to scale without platform switching
Cons
- ✗ Discounts expire after 2 years; you'll pay full price or leave
- ✗ Strict eligibility: pre-Series B only, under $2M ARR, requires verification
- ✗ Doesn't cover add-ons like advanced integrations or premium support
Frequently asked questions
What does the HubSpot for Startups program include?
What proof of funding is required?
Can existing HubSpot users apply?
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