Can a bootstrapped startup get Customer.io's deal?

Yes. Raised less than $10M total; contact lists not purchased; never been a Customer.io customer.

What does Customer.io give startups?

Up to 12 months free on the Startup plan, up to 30,000 profiles (Journeys, Data Pipelines, messaging, AI agent)

Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on customer.io. Customer.io decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

Customer.io for startups: Up to 12 months free Startup plan

Lifecycle email, SMS and push messaging platform. What Customer.io gives startups, who qualifies and how to claim it, checked against Customer.io's own page on 26 October 2026.

How to claim it

Check you meet the criteria on this page.
Apply on customer.io. Customer.io decides who's approved, usually by email.
If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

Apply on customer.io

Good to know

Exclusive renewal offer at end of term.

Questions about Customer.io's deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get Customer.io's deal?: Yes. Raised less than $10M total; contact lists not purchased; never been a Customer.io customer.
What does Customer.io give startups?: Up to 12 months free on the Startup plan, up to 30,000 profiles (Journeys, Data Pipelines, messaging, AI agent)
How do I claim it?: Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on customer.io. Customer.io decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

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The deal: Up to 12 months free on the Startup plan, up to 30,000 profiles (Journeys, Data Pipelines, messaging, AI agent)
Who qualifies: Raised less than $10M total; contact lists not purchased; never been a Customer.io customer
Bootstrapped: Yes, no funding needed
How to claim: Apply on customer.io
Category: Sales & marketing
Checked: 26 October 2026, on customer.io

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