Zendesk for Startups Program
A program built for growth
Zendesk makes it easier to support your customers using our customer service, engagement, and sales CRM solutions. Qualifying early-stage startups get Zendesk free for six months.
Customer support software that’s scalable and easy to use
Reach your full potential
Manage customer interactions in one place
Arm your team with software designed to resolve customer inquiries and issues quickly via messaging, live chat, social, email, and phone.
Unlimited access
to our community
Engage with our community of founders and customer experience leaders. Learn best practices, grow your network, and strengthen your business strategy with expert guidance.
Your cost?
Nothing
We know that the price matters, so the first six months are on us. During the program, you have unlimited access to Zendesk products and training.
Powerful capabilities
Build a service solution
that works for you
Do more without increasing headcount. With our AI powered capabilities, you can set up chatbots to provide support even when you’re logged off. Use AI to suggest help center articles and respond to FAQs.
Program details
Everything you should know
Before you apply, there are three prerequisites to ensure you qualify:
The Startups Program
Get unlimited access to all Zendesk products, build connections in our community, and learn best practices from our very own experts.
Free for six months
Need more information? Check out our FAQs
After the program, you can pick from pricing plans starting out at $55/monthly
Suite Team
Get the fundamentals right. Deliver support across any channel, all from one place.
Suite Growth
Go further with a little extra help. Tap into self-service and more automations.
Suite Professional
Work even better together. Get deeper collaboration, routing, and analytics.
Program Alumni
Brands who trusted Zendesk from the start
Startup partnerships
It takes a village
We work with world-class investors, accelerators, and technology partners to set their startups up for success. Startups who sign up through our partners unlock exclusive Zendesk benefits.
Partner with us
Zendesk Ventures
Calling all CX, EX, and Generative AI disruptors
Zendesk Ventures provides capital and expertise for your company. If you're advancing the customer and employee experience and innovating with Generative AI—we want to hear from you.
