Retool for Startups: 100% Off for a Year, Up to $60k
Eligible startups get Retool free for 12 months on a monthly Team or Business plan, a value of up to $60,000, then 25% off in year two.
100% off Retool for year one, then 25% off year two
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Retool values the first year at up to $60,000, discounted 100%. The honest mechanic: you start on a paid monthly plan and the credit lands on your first invoice, so it suits a team ready to build on Retool now, not later.
Deal at a glance
| Provider | Retool, build internal tools, apps & workflows |
|---|---|
| Offer | 100% off for 12 months (up to $60,000 value), then 25% off year two |
| Plan | Monthly Team or Business plan |
| Access | Any InnMind account (free) |
| Eligibility | Raised under $10M, founded within 10 years, new to Retool |
| How the credit works | You upgrade to a paid plan, then the credit applies to your first invoice |
| Last verified | July 2026 |
What you get
Retool is a platform for building internal software fast: admin panels, dashboards, workflows and customer portals, wired straight to your databases and APIs. The startup program hands you the paid product for a year.
- 100% off for 12 months, up to $60,000 in value. The full paid Retool on a monthly Team or Business plan, at no cost for the first year.
- The whole builder, not a limited tier. Drag-and-drop apps, database & API connections, workflows & cron jobs, AI actions, and the permissions a real team needs.
- Partner perks on top. Retool bundles a set of partner deals with the startup program, useful when you are wiring several tools together.
- A predictable step-down. Year one is free, year two is 25% off the paid plan, so the cost arrives gradually rather than all at once.
What founders use it for
Retool earns its place when you need internal software but not a second frontend team. A free year is the window to replace the spreadsheets and one-off scripts a growing company leans on. These are the common jobs.
Admin panels without building a frontend. A console to view and edit records, run refunds, or flip feature flags, built in an afternoon on top of your own database.
Ops & support tools. Give the support and operations team a safe interface to do their job, instead of handing them raw database access or a backlog of engineering tickets.
Workflows & automations. Scheduled jobs, approval flows and data pipelines that move information between your systems without a standalone service to maintain.
Customer-facing portals. A lightweight portal for customers to see their data or submit requests, reusing the same connections your internal tools already run on.
How the free year actually works
The 100% off is real, but the mechanics are worth knowing before you apply so nothing surprises you on the invoice.
- You upgrade first, then the credit applies. You move to a paid monthly plan and submit the application. On acceptance, the 100% credit is applied automatically to your first invoice at the end of the first billing cycle, so the plan reads as paid until the credit lands.
- Cloud only, and tied to the account you claim on. Once claimed, the offer cannot move to a different cloud account or to a self-hosted deployment, so start it on the workspace you plan to keep.
- Year two is 25% off, not free. The 100% discount covers the first year only. Budget for the paid plan minus 25% when the year is up.
Who is eligible
| Funding raised | Under $10M in total. Bootstrapped, angel, debt, pre-seed, seed or Series A all qualify. |
|---|---|
| Company age | Founded within the last 10 years. |
| Retool history | New customer on a monthly Team or Business plan. |
| InnMind plan | Free with any InnMind account. |
| Other discounts | Cannot be combined with other Retool sales discounts. |
| Deployment | Cloud account, and the offer cannot transfer to another account or to self-hosted once claimed. |
How to claim it
- Sign in to InnMind, or create a free account.
- Open this deal in the InnMind app and click Access Perk.
- On Retool, upgrade to a monthly Team or Business plan, then submit the startup application.
- Retool confirms acceptance by email.
- The 100% credit is applied automatically to your first invoice at the end of the billing cycle.
Terms worth knowing
This is the Retool Startup Program, run by Retool. Acceptance is at their discretion and is not guaranteed by an InnMind membership. The up-to-$60,000 value and the discount terms are Retool published figures as of July 2026 and can change. Year one is 100% off a monthly Team or Business plan; year two is 25% off. The credit applies to your first invoice after you upgrade to a paid plan. Eligibility (under $10M raised, founded within 10 years, new Retool customer) is set by Retool. The offer is cloud only and cannot transfer once claimed. Claiming requires an active InnMind account, which is free. Deal details verified July 2026.
Questions founders ask
Is there a Retool promo code or discount for startups?
There is no code to type. The Retool Startup Program gives eligible startups 100% off for the first year, worth up to 60,000 dollars, then 25% off in year two. You apply through the program, and InnMind members reach it from the InnMind app.
Is Retool free for startups?
Yes, for the first year, if you qualify. You get a monthly Team or Business plan free for 12 months, up to 60,000 dollars in value. After that the plan is 25% off. It applies to Retool cloud, not self-hosted.
How much is the Retool startup discount worth?
Retool puts the first year at up to 60,000 dollars, at 100% off. The exact figure depends on the plan and team size you would otherwise pay for.
Who is eligible for the Retool Startup Program?
Startups that have raised under 10 million dollars in total, were founded within the last 10 years, and are new Retool customers on a monthly Team or Business plan. It cannot be combined with other Retool discounts.
What is the catch with the free year?
You upgrade to a paid monthly plan first, then the 100% credit is applied to your first invoice, so the account reads as paid until the credit lands. The offer is cloud only and cannot move to another account or to self-hosted once claimed, and year two is 25% off rather than free.
Do I need a paid InnMind plan to claim it?
No. Retool is free with any InnMind account. A free account lets you claim the deal and browse the full catalogue.