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## About

WorkOS's User Management (AuthKit) is free up to 1 million MAUs, no application, no expiry. Enterprise SSO and Directory Sync (SCIM) remain paid at $125/connection/month. The startup page highlights enterprise-ready onboarding patterns; treat this as a free tier rather than a traditional program.

## Tiers

User Management (free tier)

Free up to 1M MAUs

-   Any startup

How to qualify:

Sign up, no application needed.

Enterprise add-ons

Sales-negotiated discount

-   Startups pursuing enterprise customers

How to qualify:

Contact WorkOS sales.

## Eligibility

✓ You qualify if

-   Any startup (free tier has no gate)

## How to apply

1.  1
    
2.  2
    
    Contact sales (optional)
    
    If you need SSO/SCIM discounts for enterprise deals.
    

## What else you get

-   AuthKit (pre-built auth UI)
-   User Management (profile, sessions, orgs)
-   Audit logs (free tier available)

## What credits cover (and don't)

✓ Covered

-   AuthKit
-   User Management API

✗ Not covered

-   Enterprise SSO ($125/connection)
-   Directory Sync/SCIM ($125/connection)

## Tactical tips

-   Tip 1.1M MAU free is extremely generous, you may never need to pay for auth.
-   Tip 2.If an enterprise customer asks for SSO, the $125/connection add-on unlocks it per-customer.
-   Tip 3.No gating, no application, just start using it.

## Frequently asked about WorkOS for Startups

Is WorkOS for Startups free to apply?

Yes. Applying to WorkOS 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 WorkOS 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 WorkOS 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 WorkOS 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.