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Buffer's Startup Program helps early-stage founders get going on social media without the early-stage budget. You can start on our Free plan, or apply for
50% off any paid Buffer plan for your first year
.
How it works
There are two ways to use Buffer through the program:
Start free.
Create a Buffer account and use our Free plan for as long as you like, no application needed.
Apply for 50% off.
If you'd like more channels and features, apply for
50% off any paid Buffer plan for your first 12 months.
You can start for free now and apply the discount later, whenever you're ready to upgrade.
Who qualifies
The program is built for early-stage startups. To be eligible, your company should meet all of the following:
Fewer than 50 employees
2 years old or younger
(from incorporation)
Pre-seed, Seed, or Series A
stage
A live company website
that's up and running
A work email
that matches your company domain (personal Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook addresses don't qualify)
New to paid Buffer
, your company hasn't held a paid Buffer plan before
A product- or service-based company.
Agencies, marketing consultancies, and dev shops aren't eligible for this program.
If you're not sure whether you qualify, go ahead and apply, our team reviews every application.
How to apply
Start a free Buffer account at
buffer.com
if you don't have one yet.
Head to the
Startup Program application page
.
Click the
Apply for 50% off
button to submit a short application.
Fill in a few details about your startup (company website, stage, team size, and what you're building).
Submit, and our team takes it from there.
What happens after you apply
Our team reviews each application manually, usually
within 48 hours
.
If you're approved
, we'll email you.
If you're not approved
, we'll let you know why. You're always welcome to use Buffer's Free plan, and you can reach out if your situation changes.
What happens after year one
The 50% discount applies to your
first 12 months
. After that, your plan renews at
our standard pricing
. We'll give you a heads-up before your discount year ends so there are no surprises.
You can change plans or move back to the Free plan at any time.
Good-to-knows
One offer at a time.
The Startup Program discount can't be combined with other Buffer discounts, such as the nonprofit one.
Open worldwide.
Startups anywhere are welcome to apply.
New customers.
The discount is for companies that haven't had a paid Buffer plan before.
FAQ
I'm bootstrapped, not VC-funded. Can I still apply?
Yes. We don't require funding of any kind, we're looking at company age, team size, and stage rather than how you're funded.
I already have a paid Buffer plan. Can I apply?
The program is for companies that haven't held a paid Buffer plan before. If your company has an active or past paid plan, it won't qualify, even under a different account.
Can I combine this with another Buffer discount?
No. The Startup Program discount can't be stacked with other offers, such as the nonprofit discount. You'll be applied whichever discount fits your situation best.
What if my application is rejected? Can I reapply later?
Yes. If your situation changes, for example your team grows into a different stage, or more time passes since incorporation, you're welcome to reach out and reapply.
Does the discount apply to every Buffer plan?
Yes, the 50% discount applies to any paid Buffer plan for your first 12 months.
:::tip Need help with the Startup Program? Send us an email at
hello@buffer.com,
and our Advocacy team will be standing by to assist! :::
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