How much does Algolia for Startups give?
$10,000 in Algolia credit that you can use in the first 12 months after you are approved. The terms count it as up to $10,000 worth of services on the Grow or Grow Plus plan at Algolia's list price.
Unused credits expire after 12 months and Algolia does not allow an extension. Algolia may from time to time offer participants a longer period or more credit, but that is at its sole discretion and not part of the standing offer.
Source: Algolia startup program page (algolia.com/industries/startups), Algolia startup program terms (algolia.com/policies/startup-program-terms)
Who is eligible for the Algolia startup program?
Startups less than seven years old that have raised less than $15M in funding and are not a previous or existing paid Algolia subscriber. A free Algolia user can apply.
Algolia reserves the right to make exceptions to these requirements and to approve or deny each application case by case. It can also end your participation, and the credits with it, if you stop meeting a requirement.
Program requirements in Algolia's terms
- Incorporated as a legal entity no more than seven years before you apply
- Raised less than $15,000,000 in equity funding
- Not a previous or existing paid Algolia subscriber
- Not directly controlled by an entity that fails these requirements or competes with Algolia
- No other Algolia coupon code used in the past
Source: Algolia startup program page (algolia.com/industries/startups), Algolia startup program terms (algolia.com/policies/startup-program-terms)
How do I apply for Algolia for Startups?
Use the Apply for Algolia credits button on Algolia's startup page to open the application form. Algolia reviews the application and, if you are selected, emails you.
The form asks for a valid email address and certain other information, and you confirm that you are authorized to sign up on behalf of your company. For questions, Algolia's page gives an email address to its startups team, spelled “startups at algolia dot com”.
Source: Algolia startup program page (algolia.com/industries/startups), Algolia startup program terms (algolia.com/policies/startup-program-terms)
What else does the Algolia startup program include?
Credits for other SaaS products from Algolia's partners (the page names Datadog and Notion), the Algolia Academy education resources, access to Algolia's support, early access to new Algolia features and a founder community.
Algolia also offers a chance to be featured in its blogs and video series. In return, participants consent to Algolia using their name and logo in press releases, on its website and in other marketing, and to being used as a reference account for marketing purposes.
Source: Algolia startup program page (algolia.com/industries/startups), Algolia startup program terms (algolia.com/policies/startup-program-terms)
What happens when the Algolia credits run out?
You pay normal Algolia pricing for what you use. If the credits are used up before the 12 months end, the app is charged per Algolia's pricing page, and whatever is left after 12 months expires.
The credits are non-transferable and cannot be applied to a committed paid contract. You can only redeem one code: anyone who has used another Algolia coupon code in the past is not eligible.
Source: Algolia startup program page (algolia.com/industries/startups), Algolia startup program terms (algolia.com/policies/startup-program-terms)
Is Algolia free for startups?
Algolia has a Free plan with no credit card: 10K search requests a month, 5K recommendation requests a month, 5K crawls a month and 50K records. The startup program is for new and free users, so you can start on Free and apply.
Algolia's FAQ says a free user can apply and be approved if they meet the other criteria, and that a paying customer cannot.
Source: Algolia pricing page (algolia.com/pricing), Algolia startup program page (algolia.com/industries/startups)
