How much does Sentry for Startups give?
Up to $5,000 in Sentry credits, expiring after 12 months, plus priority support. Sentry's help center lists the same $5,000 in credits and adds Sentry swag.
The application page says up to $5,000 while the help center lists $5,000. Sentry does not publish how the amount for a given startup is decided.
Source: Sentry for Startups application page (sentry.io/for/startups/apply), Sentry help center: startup discount (sentry.help/en/articles/13965055-do-you-offer-a-discount-to-startups)
Who qualifies for the Sentry startup program?
Your company must have been founded in the last 2 years, raised less than $5M in venture capital, and be new to paying for Sentry. You also need a free Sentry account before you apply.
Founders in YC or a16z speedrun have a separate deal through Bookface or the deals portal. Sentry says that deal and this one do not stack.
Source: Sentry for Startups application page (sentry.io/for/startups/apply)
How do I apply for Sentry for Startups?
Set up a free Sentry account, then fill in the form at sentry.io/for/startups/apply. Sentry says you will generally hear back within 2 - 3 days.
The form asks for your startup name and website, your Sentry organization slug, the founders' names, a contact email, when the company was founded, and funding details (total funding amount and investor names).
Apply before you subscribe to a paid plan. Sentry's help center says being an existing paying customer may affect your eligibility.
Source: Sentry for Startups application page (sentry.io/for/startups/apply), Sentry help center: startup discount (sentry.help/en/articles/13965055-do-you-offer-a-discount-to-startups)
How long do Sentry startup credits last?
12 months. The application page says the credits expire after 12 months, and the help center says they expire after one year of joining the program.
Credits stay with the organization they were given to. Sentry's help center says credits associated with one organization cannot be transferred to another.
Source: Sentry for Startups application page (sentry.io/for/startups/apply), Sentry help center: startup discount (sentry.help/en/articles/13965055-do-you-offer-a-discount-to-startups)
Is there a Sentry startup plan or discount code?
Sentry describes the startup offer as credits and priority support, not as a separate startup plan or a percentage discount. Sentry publishes no startup discount code on these pages.
Sentry's help center says a 10% discount can be applied if you commit to an annual contract, and that it offers sponsored accounts for Open Source, Non-profit and education accounts. On the pricing page, the Team plan is $26 per month and Business is $80 per month when billed annually with default pre-paid data.
Source: Sentry help center: discounts (sentry.help/en/articles/13964791-do-you-offer-any-discounts), Sentry pricing page (sentry.io/pricing)
Is Sentry free to use before I apply?
Yes. The Developer plan is $0 and is limited to one user. Sentry says it is perfectly fine if you have used that free plan before applying.
What can count against you is paying: Sentry asks that you apply before subscribing to a paid plan.
Source: Sentry pricing page (sentry.io/pricing), Sentry help center: startup discount (sentry.help/en/articles/13965055-do-you-offer-a-discount-to-startups)
