WorkOS for Startups

Free enterprise-ready auth (SSO, SCIM directory sync, fine-grained authorization) for up to 12 months so startups can close enterprise deals.

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WorkOS for Startups is a security, legal and HR perk from WorkOS worth up to $25K free plan, open to any startup.

Value: Up to $25K
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside WorkOS for Startups

Up to 12 months free access to WorkOS enterprise features (Enterprise SSO, SCIM Directory Sync, fine-grained authorization), part of up to $25,000 in perks;
AuthKit/User Management is free up to 1M MAU for everyone.

Source: The provider's official program page (workos.com/startups)

Eligibility

Who it's for

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Enterprise features free for up to 12 months, then paid ($125/connection/month standard).
Other requirements: Early-stage startup with a company-domain email and a live product website matching the application. No equity required. Review typically 1-3 weeks.

How to claim

How to apply for WorkOS 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

1Sign up for WorkOS
2apply on the startups page with company details.

Good to know: Merged duplicate listings. Base AuthKit (1M MAU free, no application) is separate from the time-limited enterprise-feature startup perk; the $25k perks figure comes from partner listings.

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Source: The provider's official program page (workos.com/startups)

Value is the headline maximum WorkOS 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

WorkOS for Startups: common questions

How much is WorkOS for Startups worth?

WorkOS for Startups is worth up to $25K free plan. Up to 12 months free access to WorkOS enterprise features (Enterprise SSO, SCIM Directory Sync, fine-grained authorization), part of up to $25,000 in perks; AuthKit/User Management is free up to 1M MAU for everyone.

Who qualifies for WorkOS for Startups?

WorkOS for Startups is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Early-stage startup with a company-domain email and a live product website matching the application. No equity required. Review typically 1-3 weeks.

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

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

How do I apply for WorkOS for Startups?

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

Enterprise features free for up to 12 months, then paid ($125/connection/month standard).

Is WorkOS for Startups available outside the US?

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

Has WorkOS for Startups changed its terms?

Not in our reads. We have read WorkOS's page for it 2 times since August 19, 2026, most recently on October 2, 2026. None of them found a different figure or a change in whether it takes applications.

Terms history

WorkOS for Startups's terms over time

We have read WorkOS's page for it (workos.com/startups) twice since August 19, 2026, most recently on October 2, 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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