Studio free for 6 months for startups
Free Studio plan for 6 months. Then 50% off year 1. For early-stage startups.
What you get
Studio plan ($299/month value) completely free for 6 months. Unlimited brands, team seats, white-label, API access. After 6 months: 50% off Studio ($149.50/month) for the next 6 months. Year 2 onward: standard pricing.
Eligibility
Pre-seed or seed-stage startup. Less than 12 months from incorporation. Fewer than 10 employees.
Verification
Incorporation certificate + funding stage proof (pitch deck, accelerator acceptance, or investor term sheet) + brief description of ICP match.
Duration
6 months free Studio. Then 50% off Studio for the remainder of year 1. Standard pricing from year 2.
Apply
Application received. We review within 2 business days.
Questions
What stage qualifies?+
Pre-seed or seed-stage. If you have raised a Series A or have more than 10 employees, you are likely better served by our standard plans.
How long does approval take?+
2-3 business days. We manually review each application to verify eligibility and ICP fit.
What is ICP fit?+
We prioritize startups whose customers would benefit from mani (DTC ecommerce, agencies, creators). We are generous with this criterion.
Can accelerator companies apply?+
Yes. YC, Techstars, 500 Global, and other accelerator companies automatically qualify. Include your accelerator acceptance in the application.
What happens after 6 months?+
You transition to 50% off Studio for the next 6 months, then standard pricing. We email you 30 days before each transition.
Can I switch plans during the free period?+
The free period is Studio-only. If you want a different plan, standard pricing applies immediately.
Is there a cap on accepted startups?+
We review applications on a rolling basis. No formal cap, but we may pause acceptance during high-volume periods.
Do I need to show revenue?+
No. Pre-revenue startups qualify. The program is designed for companies in the earliest stages.