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Eligibility criteria
You are eligible for Retool for Startups if all of the following apply:
- Founded less than 10 years ago
- Bootstrapped, angel-funded, debt-funded, pre-seed, seed, or Series A
- Raised less than $10 million in total funding
- Not an existing Retool customer
The startup offer cannot be combined with other Retool discounts.
Requirements before applying
Before submitting your application, you must:
- Create a Retool account at retool.com
- Upgrade to a monthly paid Team or Business plan
- You will not be charged at checkout
- If accepted, you receive 100% off at the end of your first billing cycle
How to redeem the Retool startup offer
- Create a Retool account if you do not already have one
- Upgrade to your chosen monthly Team or Business plan
- Complete the Retool for Startups application form
- Retool reviews your application
- If approved, a 100% discount coupon is applied automatically
- You receive a confirmation email once accepted
Important: Only apply when you are ready to actively use Retool, as the one-year discount starts once approved and cannot be paused or extended.
What happens after the free year?
- The 100% discount lasts exactly one year
- After year one, you receive 25% off your paid plan for the following year
- Standard pricing applies after that unless otherwise agreed with Retool
About Retool
Retool is a leading internal tools platform used by startups and scaleups to build dashboards, admin panels, and internal workflows on top of their data. It is trusted by thousands of teams to reduce engineering time spent on internal tooling and speed up operations across the business.
What you get with Retool
Retool allows teams to ship internal tools in days, not months.
Key capabilities include:
- Internal dashboards and admin panels
Build tools on top of your databases and APIs quickly. - Workflow automation
Automate internal processes across teams and systems. - Pre-built integrations
Connect to databases, REST APIs, GraphQL, and SaaS tools. - Role-based access and permissions
Secure tools for engineering, ops, finance, and support teams. - Cloud or self-hosted options
Flexibility for different infrastructure needs.
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FAQs
How much is the Retool startup offer worth?
The 100% discount is worth up to $60,000 over one year, depending on your plan and usage.
Can existing Retool customers apply?
No. Retool for Startups is for new customers only. Accounts that have already been on a paid plan for multiple billing cycles are not eligible.
Can I use this on self-hosted Retool?
No. Once claimed, the offer cannot be transferred to a different cloud account or to a self-hosted deployment.
Do I need a credit card?
Yes. You must upgrade to a paid monthly plan, but the discount is applied automatically if you are accepted.
Can the discount be extended?
No. There are no extensions beyond the one-year free period.
Deal change log
- Feb 9th 2026 - Deal Updated