Free & Discounted Software and Services for Nonprofit Organizations

There are several programs and resources that nonprofit organizations can use or apply for to get a discount on the software and online tools that will benefit their programs. There are also some free software and online services just for nonprofits.

I have compiled a listing of some of the resources below.

Graphic Design, Layout, and Photo & Video Editing Software for Nonprofits

• Adobe
  Adobe has a non-profit licensing program, which allows various organizations including 501(c)3 organizations, religious organizations, hospitals, and government organizations to purchase Adobe products at a discount. The information is listed at: https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/using/non-profit.html
• Canva
  This tool allows you to create graphics for social media and other marketing materials. If you’re a nonprofit, Canva’s premium version is available to you for free.
• Descript
  Descript is an online service that makes it easy to repurpose long-form content like podcasts and videos into shareable clips. They offer their Hobbyist plan for $12 per Editor/month (paid monthly) or $8 per Editor/month (paid annually).

Office Tools for Nonprofits

• OpenOffice.org provides free office suite software that is compatible with other office software systems and allows you to create PDF’s. This suite includes a word processing, database, graphic, presentation, and drawing software.
• Microsoft Office
  Office 365 is offered a discount to nonprofits. Staff pricing is at a discount for at $9 for Microsoft 365 E3 or $22.80 for Microsoft 365 E5.

Password Managers and Security Software

• 1Password Password Manager
  Non-profits may be eligible for a one-time credit or discounted account options.
• NordVPN
  Applications can be submitted for their nonprofit program to get a discount or a free NordVPN account.
• Bitdefender
  Offers antivirus and security software to nonprofits through TechSoup
• LastPass
  Through the LastPass Impact Program, nonprofits can get this password manager for free.

Social Media Management Services for Nonprofits

• YouTube Nonprofit Program
  This program offers specific services designed to help nonprofits tell their story, raise awareness, and get more volunteers and donors.
• Hootsuite
  Get a discount of up to 60% off of Hootsuite’s social media management and scheduling services.
• Buffer
  Use this tool to plan, schedule, and track the success of your social media campaigns. They offer a 50% discount for all registered nonprofits.
• Agorapulse
  Eligible nonprofits can receive a 20% discount on monthly or annual subscriptions to self-service plans (Standard, Professional, or Advanced). The discount is applied at checkout using a coupon code and covers the base plan, user add-ons, social profile add-ons, and competitor add-ons, and does not apply to Listening, X Lite, or X Plus add-ons. Contact their support team for more information and to apply the code.
• Linktree
  They offer a free “Pro” account for nonprofits, which is vital for Instagram and TikTok “Link in Bio” management.

SEO Tools for Nonprofits

• Moz Pro
  If you’re trying to improve your SEO and drive more traffic to your website, Moz offers a nonprofit discount of 50% for their Moz Pro subscription. This gives you access to keyword research tools, link building tools, site audits, and page optimization insights.

Cheap Website Hosting for Nonprofits

• DreamHost
  DreamHost offers free website shared hosting services to registered, 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in the United States. For those interested in the DreamPress services (managed WordPress hosting), they offer a significant discount.

Email Marketing for Nonprofits

• Mailchimp
  For an easy-to-use system that allows you to collect and manage a database of emails for your volunteer and donor communication, MailChimp offers a 15% discount on their plans for nonprofits. It’s a great tool for your monthly newsletter.
• ConstantContact
  By prepaying for ConstantContact services, you can receive a 20-30%  discount on email marketing services from ConstantContact

Google Services for Nonprofits

• Google Adwords
  Google has a grant program for non-profit organizations to get some in-kind advertising using Google AdWords.
• Google Workspace for Nonprofits
  Google offers their business apps: Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Drive, and Google Meet at varying options. The G Suite Basic is free for nonprofits, Google Workspace for Nonprofits is $0 a month. This is heavily discounted from their normal rates. Learn more about Google Workspace for Nonprofits.
  
  I’ll admit, it’s a bit tricky to get Google Workspace set up for a nonprofit, but it’s definitely worth it. I have set it up for several of my clients, and getting free domain-based emails is a valuable benefit.

Discounted Project & Team Management Software

• Asana
  Manage and track all of your projects using Asana’s lists, boards, calendars, gantt charts and more. A great tool for keeping your team on track. Asana offers nonprofit organizations a 50% discount on their service.
• Basecamp
  This project management tool helps keep you on track and organized. Basecamp offers a 10% discount for nonprofit organizations.
• ClickUp
  Use these online tools to calculate and track funding, create and share a volunteer schedule, track volunteer hours, collect information, and so much more. ClickUp is free for non-profit organizations. If you want to upgrade to ClickUp Workspace, they offer a 35% discount.
• Monday.com
  Monday.com has a Nonprofit Plan that offers the first 10 seats free and a 70% discount per seat
  from the 11th seat, and a 33% discount per user on its Enterprise plan. This software provides project management, task management, portfolio management, and business operations workflow tools.
• Slack
  Slack offers a variety of discount options for non-profits. For Slack’s Pro Plan,
  organizations with fewer than 250 members can receive a free upgrade, while
  organizations above that size can receive an 85% discount. Nonprofits of any size are also eligible to receive an 85% discount on their Business+ Plan. This popular message app helps workers collaborate on projects.

Video & Web Conferencing Software

• Zoom
  Zoom is a video and web conferencing software used to have virtual meetings. Through TechSoup, Zoom offers non-profits a 50% discount on their premium subscription plans for nonprofit organizations.

Event Management and Promotion for Nonprofits

• Eventbrite
  If your nonprofit organizes an event, utilizing an online tool like Eventbrite can make things easier. You can promote your event, sell tickets, message attendees and more through Eventbrite. Nonprofits using Eventbrite to organize events can receive a special discounted rate on their pro plan.

Online Accounting Software with Discounts for Nonprofits

• Xero
  Xero is an online accounting software suite. Xero offers non-profit organizations 25% off a business pricing plan.

Multiple Programs and Services

• TechSoup is a technology product philanthropy service just for nonprofits. They facilitate many programs that pair nonprofits with the software or technology that will help them acquire and use technology effectively. They also produce information and a learning center accessible online. Visit the techsoup website for more detailed information.

CRM & Fundraising Platforms

• Salesforce (Power of Us Program)
  They offer the first 10 subscriptions of Salesforce Sales & Service Cloud for free to eligible nonprofits.
• HubSpot for Nonprofits
  HubSpot offers a 40% discount on their Growth Suite for eligible organizations, which is a massive help for marketing automation and CRM.
• Bloomerang and DonorPerfect
  Both often offer specific entry-level pricing or discounts via TechSoup for smaller organizations.

E-Signatures & Document Management

In a world of remote boards and digital contracts, these are essential.

• DocuSign
  Through TechSoup, nonprofits can get significant discounts (sometimes up to 75% off) or access to a “Standard Edition” for a very low administrative fee.
• Box
  They offer 10 free perpetual licenses for their Starter edition and 50% off other plans for nonprofits.

AI & Writing Assistance

• Grammarly Free
  includes free access to critical grammar and spelling suggestions, our tone detector, generative AI, and correctness and clarity writing dimensions in the Grammarly Editor. You can also review your writing statistics and track your progress through our weekly progress report emails. We use Grammarly in our office, and I love it!
• OpenAI (ChatGPT)
  OpenAI has recently expanded its “OpenAI for Nonprofits” program, providing discounted access to Team and Enterprise seats to help with grant writing and content creation.

Surveys & Data Collection

• SurveyMonkey
  They offer a discounted nonprofit version of their Advantage and Premier plans.
• Typeform
  Known for being more “aesthetic” than Google Forms, they offer a 25% to 40% discount for nonprofits.

Knowledge Management & Collaborative Notebooks

• Notion
  A powerhouse for internal wikis and project tracking. They offer a 50% discount on their Plus plan for nonprofits.
• Miro
  This digital whiteboarding tool offers a free Team account (up to 10 users) for nonprofits to help with strategy sessions.

Video Tutorials

• Loom
  Great for recording quick video walkthroughs for volunteers. They offer 100% free “Education/Nonprofit” accounts for verified organizations.

Don’t See What You Need Here?

This is not a complete list of all businesses offering nonprofit discounts. If you don’t see what you are looking for here, go to the website of each business and search for ‘nonprofit’ and see what comes up. If you don’t see anything on their website, give them a call, send them an email and ask what they might offer your organization. It never hurts to ask 🙂

Last updated on April 3, 2026.