Solo founders pay what you can
Sliding scale $5-$30/month for solo non-funded founders doing less than $10K MRR.
What you get
Pay what you can: $5, $10, $15, $20, $25, or $30/month. Full Starter features at any price point. We believe early-stage founders should have access to quality tools regardless of budget. Someone did the same for us when we were early-stage.
Eligibility
Solo founder (no co-founders, no employees). No external funding (bootstrapped only). Less than $10K monthly recurring revenue.
Verification
Short application form. Manually reviewed. We trust founders to self-report honestly.
Duration
12 months. Renewable annually as long as eligibility criteria are met.
Apply
Application received. We review within 2 business days.
Questions
Is this really pay-what-you-can?+
Yes. Choose any amount between $5 and $30/month. Full Starter features regardless of what you pay.
How do you verify?+
We trust founders. The application asks about your business, revenue, and team size. We do not require financial documents.
What if my revenue grows past $10K MRR?+
Congratulations. Your discount transitions to standard Starter pricing. We email you 30 days before the transition.
Can I upgrade to Pro or Studio?+
Yes, at standard pricing. The founders discount applies to the Starter tier only.
Do I need to be pre-revenue?+
No. You can have revenue up to $10K MRR. The program is for solo bootstrapped founders at any early stage.
Is this available for side projects?+
Yes. If you are a solo founder working on a side project without funding, you qualify.
Why do you offer this?+
Someone gave us free access to their premium tier when we were starting out. We buy their premium tiers now. Pay it forward.
How long does approval take?+
1-2 business days. Most applications are approved within 24 hours.