Braintrust for Startups

LLM evaluation and observability platform giving early-stage startups extended free access to its Pro plan.

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Braintrust for Startups is an AI and ML perk from Braintrust, offering 6–12 months of Pro, open to any startup.

Value: 6–12 months of Pro
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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New customers only. Braintrust offers this to net-new accounts. If you already have a paid Braintrust account, check the terms before applying.

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What you get

Inside Braintrust for Startups

6 to 12 months of Braintrust Pro plan access, plus office hours and startup events. Benefit length varies by funding source, amount raised and stage.

Source: The provider's official program page (braintrust.dev/startups) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Series A or earlier $100k+ raised New customers Global

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Rolling: apply anytime
Other requirements: Minimum $100,000 in funding; Series A or earlier.

How to claim

How to apply for Braintrust for Startups

What to have ready

A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
A live company website or product URL

Steps to apply

1Complete the application form on braintrust.dev/startups with your name, work email and company website.
2Partner VCs (Accel, Founders Fund, Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, Y Combinator) can also enable portfolio access.

Good to know: New customers only; existing Braintrust customers are not eligible. Time-based benefit rather than a dollar credit.

Apply at Braintrust

Source: The provider's official program page (braintrust.dev/startups) · as of Nov 14, 2026

Confirmed on November 14, 2026: the page still states “6–12 months of Pro”

Value is the headline maximum Braintrust advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Braintrust for Startups: common questions

What do you get with Braintrust for Startups?

Braintrust for Startups offers 6–12 months of Pro.

Who qualifies for Braintrust for Startups?

Braintrust for Startups is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Minimum $100,000 in funding; Series A or earlier.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Braintrust for Startups?

No. Braintrust for Startups is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

Can I get Braintrust for Startups if I already use Braintrust?

Braintrust for Startups is for net-new customers. If you already have a paid Braintrust account you may not be eligible; check the provider's terms before applying.

How do I apply for Braintrust for Startups?

Complete the application form on braintrust.dev/startups with your name, work email and company website. Partner VCs (Accel, Founders Fund, Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, Y Combinator) can also enable portfolio access.

How long do I have to use Braintrust for Startups, and does it expire?

6–12 months of Pro access, reviewed on a rolling basis

Is Braintrust for Startups available outside the US?

Braintrust for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Has Braintrust for Startups changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read Braintrust's page for it 2 times since September 7, 2026, most recently on October 5, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

Braintrust for Startups's terms over time

We have read Braintrust's page for it (braintrust.dev/startups) twice since September 7, 2026, most recently on October 5, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Every startup program change we found this quarter

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