Understand the discount options for students, teachers, nonprofits, and startups, and learn how to apply.
We are excited to offer discounts to students, teachers, nonprofits, and startups!
We offer two types of discounts for students and educators, and a 50% discount for qualifying nonprofits. Our startup discount gives qualified companies 6 months free on the Team plan. Read on to learn more about our discount options and how to apply.
ℹ️ Please note that these discounts cannot be applied to an Enterprise plan. Discounts apply to either Pro or Team plans.
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Student and teacher discounts
We offer students and teachers a choice between two different discounts:
A free annual Coda Pro plan for one Doc Maker ($120 value) for as long as you are a student or teacher.
80% off a Pro or Team plan with multiple Doc Makers.
Which education discount is right for me?
| Free annual Coda Pro plan | 80% off a Pro or Team plan |
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Who qualifies for an education discount?
Students, teachers, and admin or staff at:
School districts and regional service agencies
Accredited primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions
Educational nonprofits are not eligible. Please see the FAQs at the end of this article for more info.
How do I apply?
To apply for an education discount, please fill out this form.
You will be asked for a few different things, but key information you’ll need to have ready includes:
Proof of your teacher or student status. This can include a teacher or student ID card or a copy of your class schedule, as two examples. If you aren’t sure if you have proof, apply anyway — we’ll follow up if we need more info.
Your workspace name. Check out this help article for information on finding that.
Which discount you’re applying for. Check above for guidance on determining the right discount.
Once you’ve completed the form, we’ll get to reviewing your application. We aim to respond to all requests within 2 weeks. We respond to all applications, regardless of whether or not you’re approved.
Discount for nonprofits
We currently offer 50% off our Pro or Team plan to qualifying nonprofits.
Who qualifies for a nonprofit discount?
We welcome applications from organizations that hold a valid charitable status with either the IRS (must be recognized as tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations) or a local tax service or charity commission, as well as nonprofits outside of the United States. Please provide documentation that certifies your organization's nonprofit status.
The following institutions are not eligible:
Affiliated hospitals, medical centers, and patient care facilities.
Educational institutions (applying as one entity) are ineligible. Please contact sales to discuss the best plan for your organization.
Nonprofits that are associated with political parties are ineligible. This includes most 501(c)(4) organizations.
Federal and state (or equivalent) government offices, such as Departments of Education, are ineligible.
If you are ineligible for a discount but are still tax-exempt, we can add this information to your account. Please reach out to Coda support.
How do I apply?
To apply for a nonprofit discount, please fill out this form.
You will be asked for a few different things, but key information you’ll need to have ready includes:
Proof of your nonprofit status. If your nonprofit is based in the US, this is most commonly a 501(c)(3) letter. If you are not based in the US, we ask for the relevant documentation from your country. If you aren’t sure if you have the right form of proof, apply anyway — we’ll follow up if we need more info.
Your workspace name. Check out this help article for information on finding that.
Once you’ve completed the form, we’ll get to reviewing your application. We aim to respond to all requests within 2 weeks. We respond to all applications, regardless of whether or not you’re approved:
Discounts for startups
We offer qualified startups 6 months of free access to a Team plan. This also includes free unlimited Coda AI, if you apply through one of our partners.
Who qualifies for a startup discount?
To be eligible for a startup discount, you must meet the following criteria:
You have a small or big team and you're not using Coda on your own.
You're a business less than 5 years old.
You have raised less than $10M USD.
Your Coda account is a business domain and not a personal email (gmail.com, hotmail.com, etc.).
You can provide a company website.
You don't currently have a paid subscription and have not paid for Coda in the last 30 days.
Note that this offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer.
How do I apply?
To apply, simply head to this page and fill out and submit the form provided:
FAQs
Who is eligible for these discounts?
For education discounts, current teachers, educational staff, and students are eligible. For a nonprofit discount, any organizations that hold a valid charitable status with either the IRS (must be recognized as tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations), a local tax service or charity commission, or otherwise within their country’s appropriate jurisdiction, if based outside of the US. The following institutions are not eligible:
- Affiliated hospitals, medical centers, and patient care facilities.
- Educational institutions (applying as one entity) are ineligible. Please contact sales to discuss the best plan for your organization.
- Nonprofits that are associated with political parties are ineligible. This includes most 501(c)(4) organizations.
- Federal and state (or equivalent) government offices, such as Departments of Education, are ineligible
- For startups, please see the list of requirements found here.
I received a free year of Pro. Why am I asked to add a card when upgrading?
We ask for all paid plans (even if discounted) to add a card on file in the event you add more doc makers or decide to upgrade to a plan not covered by the discount, and to ensure payment doesn’t lapse if the discount is later removed.
I received a discount. Why am I getting an error when trying to upgrade?
Usually, this happens if you received a free year of Pro and are either trying to pay monthly, trying to pay for a different plan, or are trying to upgrade when you have more than one doc maker. Double check that you have selected the Pro plan for one year, and do not have any other doc makers in your workspace. If you still need help, please reach out to support.
If I upgrade from Pro to Team, will my education discount still apply?
Yes - since the education discount is valid for either the Pro or Team plan, you can upgrade to Team without worrying about losing that discount.
Can any of these discounts apply to an Enterprise plan?
No - these discounts are only eligible for those on Pro or Team plans (depending on the specific discount). You can learn more about the different Coda pricing plans here.
When will I hear back after applying for a discount?
We aim to get through all applications as soon as we can, but it can take up to two weeks for us to review your application and respond.
What information will I need to apply for a discount?
If you are a student, teacher, or educational staff, please provide proof of your student or teacher status. This can include a student or teacher ID card, copy of your current class schedule, or link to your staff listing, to name a few examples.
If you are a nonprofit, please provide proof of your nonprofit status. If your nonprofit is based in the US, this is most commonly a 501(c)(3) letter. If you are not based in the US, we ask for the relevant documentation from your country.
If you aren’t sure if you have the right form of proof, apply anyway — we’ll follow up if we need more info.