Founder tool deals & discounts
Real, verified ways to save on the tools we recommend. We only list a deal when we can confirm it on the tool's official site, and we date every listing. No fake codes, no stale promos.
Last checked Jul 27, 2026
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Base44: Base44 education and nonprofit pricing, case by case
Base44's own pricing FAQ says it offers education and nonprofit pricing on a case-by-case basis. Sign up with a student email to verify your status, or contact support with details about your organization and what you are building. There is no fixed published percentage, so treat any specific number you see elsewhere as unverified.
Doola: Up to $900 off doola plans, auto-applied until July 31
doola is running a July sale on its official pricing page: Starter drops from $297 to $208 a year, Tax and Compliance from $1,999 to $1,399 a year, and Business-in-a-Box from $2,999 to $2,099 a year (or $329 to $230 a month). The discount is auto-applied at checkout, so there is no code to enter. State fees are still extra.
Lovable: 50% off Lovable Pro for students and teachers
Students and teachers get 50 percent off Lovable Pro (the 100-credit monthly plan), or $12.50 a month off other plans. Verify yourself with an academic email or student ID, no code needed. Valid for up to 12 months, and you need to be on the free plan when you claim it.
The best way to save on each tool
Lovable
Start free, then save ~15-20% with annual billing
Lovable has a free plan you can build real projects on, so the cheapest start is $0. On paid plans, switching from monthly to annual billing saves roughly 15 to 20 percent.
Base44
Start free, then save ~20% with annual billing
Base44 has a free plan (25 message credits a month) with every core feature. Paid tiers ($16 to $160 a month) are 20 percent cheaper on annual billing.
Firstbase
One-time $399, decline add-ons you do not need
Firstbase is a one-time $399 formation, not a subscription. The real way to keep the cost down is to skip add-ons like the $299 per year registered agent if you do not need them.
No public coupon code right now. If one goes live, it appears above.
Doola
Pick the right tier, do not overbuy
Doola's Starter lists at $297 a year. The way to save is to choose the tier you actually need (most solo founders start on Starter) and decline the bookkeeping and tax upsells until you need them. Doola also runs periodic sales that are auto-applied at checkout, so check the current price before you buy.
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