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Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free)

Pendo Free gives startups product analytics, in-app guides, roadmaps, and NPS for up to 500 monthly active users, free forever with no credit card.

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Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free) is a productivity and SaaS perk from Pendo, free forever, no credit card, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free)

Free-forever Pendo plan for startups: product analytics, in-app guides, roadmaps, and NPS for up to 500 monthly active users, no credit card required. Move to a paid plan as you scale past 500 MAU or need session replay/orchestration.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 8, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Up to 500 monthly active users No funding or partner requirement Self-serve Global

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Startup stage: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free forever within the 500 MAU limit.
Other requirements: Capped at 500 monthly active users; open and self-serve (no gated startup application).

How to claim

How to apply for Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free)

What to have ready

A short description of what your startup does
A company email on your own domain

Steps to apply

1Sign up directly for Pendo Free; no application or eligibility screening.

Good to know: This is an open free tier marketed to startups rather than a gated credits program.

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Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 8, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Pendo advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free): common questions

What do you get with Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free)?

Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free) is free forever, no credit card.

Who qualifies for Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free)?

Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free) is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups, no funding required. Capped at 500 monthly active users; open and self-serve (no gated startup application).

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free)?

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

How do I apply for Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free)?

How long do I have to use Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free), and does it expire?

Free forever within the 500 MAU limit.

Is Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free) available outside the US?

Pendo for Startups (Pendo Free) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.