Zendesk: Suite Professional free for 6 months (up to 2 years) for startups
Regular → deal price
$0for 6 months
Discount code
No code needed
Must be a brand-new Zendesk subscriber (no previous or active paid account), under 250 employees (50–249 employees need a partner referral), no more than Series B funding and under 10 years old. The baseline term is 6 months; 1- or 2-year terms are only for startups referred by Zendesk's VC and accelerator partners. Up to 50 agents depending on funding profile and partner. No credit card upfront; you must pick a paid plan when the free period ends.
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Check eligibility
Read the eligibility FAQ: new customer, under 250 employees, Series B or earlier, company under 10 years old.
Use a partner link if you have one
If your VC or accelerator partners with Zendesk, ask them for their referral link to qualify for a longer term.
Apply
Click Apply now on the Zendesk for Startups page and submit the form.
Set up your account
Once accepted, set up Zendesk Suite Professional; choose a paid plan before the free period ends to keep using it.
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Frequently asked questions
Will I get 2 years?
Only if you come through one of Zendesk's VC or accelerator partners. Without a partner, the term is the standard 6 months.
Will I be charged automatically?
No card is required upfront. When the free period ends you need to choose a paid plan to keep using the account.
Source: zendesk.com/business/startups