Help Scout for Startups
Six months free on Help Scout's customer support platform for incorporated tech startups under two years old and under $1M ARR.
Help Scout for Startups is a productivity and SaaS perk from Help Scout, offering 6 months free, for incorporated startups under 2 years old.
- Value
- 6 months free
- Who qualifies
- Incorporated
- Benefit type
- Discount
- Terms
- Verified
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Inside Help Scout for Startups
Startups get 6 months free on Help Scout, including the shared inbox, live chat, in-app messages, knowledge base, and 90+ integrations, at no charge for the first six months.
Source: The provider's official program page (helpscout.com/startups) · as of Nov 14, 2026
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- Incorporated
- Startup stage
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Company age
- Under 2 years old
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- 6 months free, then standard pricing.
- Other requirements
- Must be a new Help Scout customer, an incorporated tech startup less than two years old, generating under $1M in annual recurring revenue (ARR).
How to apply for Help Scout for Startups
- Your incorporation details (EIN or company registration)
- Confirmation you were founded within the last 2 years
- 1Submit the Help Scout for Startups application form with company details (revenue, business structure).
Source: The provider's official program page (helpscout.com/startups) · as of Nov 14, 2026
Confirmed on : the page still states “6 months free”
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Help Scout for Startups: common questions
What do you get with Help Scout for Startups?
Help Scout for Startups offers 6 months free.
Who qualifies for Help Scout for Startups?
Help Scout for Startups is for incorporated idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups under 2 years old. Must be a new Help Scout customer, an incorporated tech startup less than two years old, generating under $1M in annual recurring revenue (ARR).
How do I apply for Help Scout for Startups?
Submit the Help Scout for Startups application form with company details (revenue, business structure).
How long do I have to use Help Scout for Startups, and does it expire?
6 months free, then standard pricing.
Is Help Scout for Startups available outside the US?
Help Scout for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
Has Help Scout for Startups changed its terms?
Not in our reads. We have read Help Scout's page for it 2 times since September 8, 2026, most recently on October 6, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.
Help Scout for Startups's terms over time
We have read Help Scout's page for it (helpscout.com/startups) twice since September 8, 2026, most recently on October 6, 2026. No read has found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.
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