Help Scout
Shared inbox, help center and live chat for support teams
Extended trial

Help Scout: 6 months of the Plus plan free for early-stage startups

No end date announced

Regular → deal price

$45/mo$0for 6 months

Discount code

No code needed

You must be a new Help Scout customer, an incorporated tech startup less than two years old, and generating under $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Approval is by application.

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Step by step

Screenshot taken on October 27, 2026. Red boxes show where to click.

Log in to save your progress.

  1. Check the criteria

    Confirm you are a new customer, an incorporated tech startup under two years old, with under $1M ARR.

    Check the criteria
  2. Apply on the startups page

    Click 'Apply now' and fill in the application form with your company details.

  3. Start on Help Scout Plus

    Once approved, set up your account; Plus and AI Answers are free for the first six months.

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What is included?

The page lists the Help Scout Plus plan, AI Answers and onboarding support, all at no charge for the first six months.

Source: helpscout.com/startups