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The Only Productivity Stack Startups Need

Replace 10+ tools with one conversational interface. Save $400/month, eliminate context switching, and focus on what matters: building your startup.

$400
Saved Monthly
2.5hrs
Daily Time Saved
200+
Startups Using WorkOS
14-day free trial No credit card required Used by YC startups
WorkOS Terminal
SimpleDirect WorkOS - AI Command Center for Startups
Try a command:
> /desk check customer feedback |
✓ Found 23 new customer feedback items
✓ 18 positive, 3 feature requests, 2 bugs identified
✓ Auto-created Linear tickets for bugs
+40% Productivity
vs. tool switching
$400 Saved
per month
Trusted by 200+ startup founders
Used by YC Founders Used by Venture-Backed Founders Built by Founders

Work Like Your Startup Actually Works

Real workflows from real startup scenarios. See how WorkOS eliminates the chaos of managing multiple tools during critical startup moments.

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Launch Day Coordination

Coordinate product launches across marketing, support, and growth teams

WorkOS Terminal
$ workos startup-mode
Executing commands...
> /campaign schedule product-hunt-launch
> /desk prepare for support volume
> /finance track conversion goals
> /meet schedule all-hands celebration

Key Results:

  • 80% faster launch coordination
  • 3x better team alignment
  • Zero missed deadlines
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Investor Updates

Generate comprehensive investor updates with real metrics

WorkOS Terminal
$ workos startup-mode
Executing commands...
> /finance monthly-recurring-revenue
> /finance customer-acquisition-cost
> /desk customer-satisfaction-score
> /campaign conversion-metrics

Key Results:

  • 5-minute investor reports
  • Real-time accurate metrics
  • Professional presentation ready
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Team Member Onboarding

Seamlessly onboard new team members across all systems

WorkOS Terminal
$ workos startup-mode
Executing commands...
> /desk create-new-team-member
> /meet setup-introduction-calls
> /campaign add-to-marketing-tools
> /finance setup-payroll-access

Key Results:

  • 15-minute complete onboarding
  • Zero manual setup
  • Instant productivity

Ready to Streamline Your Startup Operations?

See how these workflows can work for your startup. Try WorkOS free for 14 days and experience the difference.

Calculate Your Startup's Tool Savings

See exactly how much WorkOS can save your startup compared to managing separate tools.

Common Startup Tool Stack Cost

Slack
Notion
Linear
Intercom
Mailchimp
+
Calendly
Zoom
Airtable
Buffer
QuickBooks
$229/user/month
Average cost across all these tools

Select your team size:

Or enter custom:people
Current Tool Stack Cost
$229 × 10 people =
$2,290/month
WorkOS All-in-One Cost
$49 × 10 seats =
$490/month
💰 Your Monthly Savings
$2,290 - $490 =
$1,800/month
Annual Savings: $21,600
Plus 25 hours saved daily from eliminating context switching
14-day free trialNo credit card required

Features Built for How Startups Actually Work

Every feature is designed with the unique needs of early-stage startups in mind. From launch coordination to investor updates, we've got you covered.

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Launch Coordination

Coordinate product launches across marketing, support, and growth teams with unified commands

80% faster launches
Try commands:
/campaign prepare-launch /desk scale-support /finance track-goals
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Runway Tracking

Know exactly how much runway you have with real-time financial metrics and burn rate calculations

Real-time runway visibility
Try commands:
/finance runway-remaining /finance monthly-burn-rate
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Growth Metrics

Track user acquisition, retention, and revenue metrics without jumping between tools

Unified growth dashboard
Try commands:
/finance monthly-recurring-revenue /campaign conversion-rates
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Rapid Scaling

Add team members and scale operations without drowning in tool complexity

5-minute onboarding
Try commands:
/desk onboard-team-member /meet scale-meeting-capacity
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Investor Updates

Generate investor updates with real metrics from across your entire business

5-minute investor updates
Try commands:
/finance investor-metrics /desk customer-satisfaction /campaign growth-stats

Bootstrapper Friendly

All the power of enterprise tools at startup-friendly pricing with no long-term contracts

14-day free trial, cancel anytime
Try commands:
/pricing view-startup-plans /finance calculate-savings

Ready to Transform Your Startup's Productivity?

Join 200+ startups who've eliminated tool chaos with WorkOS. Start with our free trial and see the difference in 24 hours.

No credit card required 14-day free trial Cancel anytime

Founders Who Eliminated
Tool Chaos

4.9/5From 200+ startup founders
Real productivity gains from real founders: Time saved, money saved, focus regained
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Sarah ChenCEO & FounderB2B SaaS Startup15 employees • B2B SaaS
5.0
quote start

We went from 12 different tools to just SimpleDirect WorkOS. Our team's productivity increased 40% and we're saving $400/month in subscriptions. As a founder, this gave me back 3 hours daily to focus on strategy instead of managing tools.

quote end

Key Results:

productivity:40% increase
savings:$400/month saved
time Recovered:3 hours daily for founder
MR
Mike RodriguezCo-Founder & CTOFinTech Company8 employees • FinTech Startup
5.0
quote start

The embedded finance features helped us add customer financing without becoming a lender. Game changer for our B2B SaaS - 25% increase in deal size and our customers close 2 weeks faster. WorkOS paid for itself in the first month.

quote end

Key Results:

deal Size:25% larger deals
closing Time:2 weeks faster
roi:Paid for itself in month 1
AK
Alex KimFounder & CEOMarTech Startup22 employees • Marketing Tech
5.0
quote start

Finally, a tool that works like our team thinks. No more 'which tool was that in?' moments. Our remote team of 22 people feels more connected than when we were 10 people using Slack. Customer support response time improved 89%.

quote end

Key Results:

time Per Member:2.5 hours saved daily
team Connection:120% better coordination
support Response:89% faster responses
Used by YC Startups
200+ Startup Founders
Used by Venture-Backed Founders
$2M+ Startup Savings

Startup-Friendly Pricing That Scales With You

Replace your entire tool stack at a fraction of the cost. All plans include 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

Your Current Tool Stack Cost: $500/month

Communication tools$50/mo

Slack, Discord, Email

Project management$80/mo

Notion, Linear, Airtable

Marketing tools$100/mo

Buffer, Mailchimp, Analytics

Support tools$150/mo

Intercom, Zendesk, Help desk

Other tools$120/mo

QuickBooks, Calendly, Zoom

Plus context switching costs, onboarding complexity, and data silos!

Starter

$49/month

Perfect for 2-5 person founding teams

👥 2-5 people
💰 Save $451/month vs tool stack
  • Chat + 2 apps of your choice
  • Basic integrations (Slack, email)
  • 5 team members
  • Email support
  • 10GB storage
  • Basic analytics
RECOMMENDED FOR STARTUPS

Pro

$149/month

Ideal for 5-25 person startups

👥 5-25 people
💰 Save $351/month vs tool stack
  • All 6 WorkOS apps
  • Advanced integrations (API access)
  • Unlimited team members
  • Voice commands
  • Priority support
  • Unlimited storage
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom workflows

Enterprise

$499/month

For 25+ person scaling startups

👥 25+ people
💰 Save $1/month vs enterprise tools
  • Everything in Pro
  • White-label options
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated customer success
  • On-premise deployment
  • SSO & advanced security
  • SLA guarantees
  • Custom training

Startup Benefits Included with Every Plan

No Setup Fees

Get started immediately with zero upfront costs

Cancel Anytime

No long-term contracts, pivot-friendly

14-Day Free Trial

Full access, no credit card required

Startup Discount

Special pricing available -

Ready to 10x Your Startup's Productivity?

Join 200+ startups saving $400/month and 2.5 hours daily. Try WorkOS free for 14 days.

No credit card required$0 setup cost, $0 cancellation fee

Questions from Fellow Founders

Real questions from startup founders who've made the switch to WorkOS. Can't find your answer? We're here to help.

WorkOS works everywhere - Slack, SMS, voice commands, mobile app. Your team can work from anywhere with the same unified interface. We have distributed teams using WorkOS across 15+ countries with seamless collaboration.

Full data export in standard formats (CSV, JSON, API access). We're startup founders too - we understand you need flexibility and data ownership. You can export everything within 24 hours and there are no cancellation fees.

Yes! WorkOS integrates with 50+ existing tools including Slack, Google Workspace, GitHub, Stripe, and more. Transition gradually without disrupting your current workflows. Most startups are fully migrated within 2 weeks.

Yes! We offer special pricing for early-stage startups, YC companies, and bootstrap founders. Contact our team with your pitch deck or accelerator info for qualification. Discounts range from 25-50% for the first year.

WorkOS is designed as a complete business operating system, not just chat. It coordinates data across all your business functions with AI that understands context. Unlike Slack bots, WorkOS maintains state, learns from your patterns, and provides a unified interface for everything.

Bank-level security, SOC 2 compliant, data hosted in US/Canada. We understand startups can't compromise on security when handling customer data. End-to-end encryption, regular security audits, and enterprise-grade infrastructure from day one.

Most startup teams are productive within 30 minutes. The interface is conversational - if you can chat, you can use WorkOS. We provide startup-specific onboarding, training sessions, and a founder community for best practices.

Absolutely. WorkOS is built to scale with your startup. Features like team management, permissions, and advanced workflows unlock as you grow. Many of our customers have scaled from 5 to 100+ employees on the same platform.

Still have questions?

We're founder-friendly and here to help. Get answers from our team or chat with other startup founders who've made the switch.

Usually respond within 2 hours

Ready to 10x Your Startup's Productivity?

Join 200+ startups who've eliminated tool chaos with WorkOS

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200+
Startups Using WorkOS
💰
$2M+
Total Startup Savings
10,000+
Hours Saved Monthly
4.9/5
Founder Rating

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