Highlight.io for Startups
6 months to 1 year free of Highlight, session replay, errors, logs, tracing in one tool.
Highlight.io for Startups offers up to 6–12 months free to bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed startups, no VC referral required. Review takes 3–10 business days.
About
Highlight.io provides 6 months to 1 year free for startups raising less than $2M. Full-stack observability: session replay, errors, logs, tracing. Open-source option available for self-hosting.
Tiers
- Raised <$2M
- Seed–Series C welcome
Eligibility
- <$2M raised
- >$2M raised
- Existing paid customer
How to apply
- 1
- 2WaitTypically 1 week review.
What else you get
- Session replay
- Error monitoring
- Logs and tracing
- Open-source self-host option
What credits cover (and don't)
- Highlight cloud offering
Tactical tips
- Tip 1.Replaces Sentry + LogRocket + Datadog for early stage in one tool.
- Tip 2.If you outgrow the free tier, self-host the OSS version.
Common rejection reasons
- >$2M raised
Frequently asked about Highlight.io for Startups
Is Highlight.io for Startups free to apply?
Yes. Applying to Highlight.io for Startups does not cost anything and does not require giving up equity. Some programs require a payment method on file that activates only after credits are consumed or expire, check the program detail page for specifics.
How long does Highlight.io for Startups take to review applications?
Processing times are shown on the program detail page. Most programs reply within 1–3 weeks. Self-serve tiers (like AWS Activate Founders) can approve in 2–7 days; partner-referred tiers (like AWS Activate Portfolio) usually take 5–10 days.
Can I combine Highlight.io for Startups with other startup programs?
Most programs stack. The "Stacks well with" section on each detail page lists commonly combined programs. A few important exceptions: if you already claimed AWS credits via Brex or Mercury, your direct AWS Activate amount may be reduced.
What is the most common reason applications to Highlight.io get rejected?
The top rejection reasons are (1) using a personal Gmail/Outlook address instead of a company domain, (2) having a thin or placeholder website, and (3) mismatched information between the application and Crunchbase/Pitchbook. The tips section on the program page details program-specific factors.
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