SSOJet Startup Program
SaaS Startup Programs Verified June 2026
Startup credits on enterprise SSO and directory-sync APIs
Enterprise SSO + directory-sync API credits for B2B startups building auth that enterprise buyers actually trust.
Who qualifies
Every condition below is taken from the vendor’s own published criteria. Read them before you spend an afternoon on the application.
Startups
The programme is aimed at startups. Vendors read this loosely, but expect to describe the company and what you are building on the application.
Available to qualifying early-stage B2B startups integrating enterprise SSO or directory sync. Credit value is awarded at SSOJet's discretion and tied to your stage, seat volume, and use case. Verify current terms at signup.
About SSOJet Startup Program
Quick answer
The SSOJet Startup Program gives qualifying early-stage B2B startups credits toward SSOJet's enterprise SSO and directory-sync APIs. If you're a B2B SaaS company that already has, or expects to have, enterprise customers asking for SAML/OIDC and SCIM, this program is worth a serious look. If you're a consumer app, a non-software business, or a late-stage company, you probably don't qualify.
Most startup credit programs are easy to summarize: "you get free stuff, here's how much, here's how to apply." SSOJet's is a little different. The product itself is more specialized than generic cloud credits, the eligibility window is narrower, and the dollar figures aren't posted publicly. That makes it worth a careful look rather than a casual sign-up.
What is the SSOJet Startup Program?
SSOJet sells enterprise single sign-on (SSO) and directory-sync infrastructure as APIs. The kind of stuff that lets your customers log into your SaaS product with their corporate Okta, Entra ID, or Google Workspace accounts — and lets their IT teams provision and de-provision users automatically through SCIM.
The SSOJet Startup Program is a credit-based offering for early-stage B2B companies that are actively integrating, or about to integrate, this kind of enterprise authentication into their products. In exchange for credits against API usage, you get production-ready SSO and SCIM without paying full sticker price during your most cash-sensitive months.
This isn't a marketing program dressed up as a startup perk. It's a credit envelope applied to a real developer product, designed to win accounts that will grow into long-term paid customers.
What you actually get
Here's where the program earns its keep. The credits unlock a real identity stack, not a sandbox.
SAML 2.0 + OIDC + OAuth APIs
Standards-compliant SSO flows your enterprise customers' IdPs will actually federate with. No proprietary protocol, no hand-rolled assertion parser.
SCIM directory sync
Automatic user provisioning and de-provisioning. When HR offboards an employee in Okta, their access to your product disappears on the same day.
Pre-built IdP connectors
Out-of-the-box support for Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, OneLogin, plus generic SAML/OIDC for everything else.
Multi-tenant architecture
Built for SaaS vendors that need to onboard dozens or hundreds of end customers, each with their own IdP, branding, and admin policies.
Audit logs and admin UI
Authentication events, admin actions, and policy changes are logged in a way that drops directly into SOC 2 evidence collection.
MFA + passwordless primitives
Adaptive authentication, multi-factor flows, and passwordless options your customers can toggle on per-tenant.
Program-specific perks
Beyond the raw APIs, startup-program members typically receive:
- Annual credit envelope applied against API usage.
- Email and Slack-based technical support during the credit window.
- Documentation, quickstart repos, and SDK access.
- A path to convert to standard paid pricing once credits are exhausted.
SSOJet Startup Program vs. WorkOS and Auth0
Most founders comparing this program will benchmark it against WorkOS (the de facto startup-friendly choice) and Auth0 (now part of Okta). Here's how they stack up on the dimensions that actually matter:
| Dimension | SSOJet Startup | WorkOS Startup | Auth0 / Okta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target customer | Early-stage B2B SaaS | Early-stage B2B SaaS | Mid-market and up |
| SSO protocols | SAML, OIDC, OAuth | SAML, OIDC, OAuth | SAML, OIDC, OAuth |
| SCIM directory sync | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-tenant model | Native | Native | Native, higher price |
| Startup credit value | Disclosed after apply | Commonly advertised tier | Limited; enterprise-focused |
| Pricing model | Developer-first, predictable | Per-active-connection | Per-MAU, can spike |
| Brand recognition with enterprise buyers | Growing | Strong | Very strong |
WorkOS is the larger, more recognizable brand and is often the default. SSOJet is a credible alternative if you value a developer-first API model, predictable pricing, and credits from a vendor motivated to win your business. Auth0/Okta is enterprise-grade but rarely the best economic choice for an early-stage startup.
Pros and cons at a glance
Where SSOJet's program shines
- Real product, not just a marketing perk. Credits unlock genuine identity infrastructure.
- Multi-tenant by design. Built for B2B SaaS, not retrofitted from a single-tenant auth product.
- SOC 2-friendly primitives. Audit logs, admin UI, and SCIM de-provisioning shorten security reviews.
- Predictable economics. Developer-first pricing model avoids per-MAU spikes that hurt consumer-flavored vendors.
- Annual cadence. Credits are issued annually, aligning with how B2B startups plan infrastructure spend.
Where it doesn't
- No public credit dollar figure. You have to apply to learn the size of your envelope.
- Strict eligibility window. Out of scope for consumer apps and late-stage companies.
- Smaller brand than WorkOS or Auth0. Some enterprise buyers will recognize WorkOS or Okta on sight, not SSOJet.
- Post-credit conversion is real. Make sure finance models the standard pricing before, not after, the credits run out.
✓ Apply if you:
- Run a B2B SaaS product that enterprise customers are evaluating or have signed.
- Need SAML, OIDC, or SCIM in the next 1–2 quarters.
- Want predictable infrastructure pricing that won't spike per-MAU.
- Have specific customers asking for SSO before contract signature.
✗ Skip if you:
- Build a consumer app, marketplace, or non-software business.
- Are post-Series A with substantial revenue and a real budget for identity vendors.
- Already standardized on WorkOS or Auth0 and have no reason to switch.
- Need a known credit dollar figure today for budget approval.
What the credit covers
- Discounted access to enterprise SSO APIs (SAML, OIDC, OAuth)
- Directory-sync (SCIM) automation across major identity providers
- Pre-built connectors for Okta, Azure AD/Entra ID, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, OneLogin
- Multi-tenant architecture support for SaaS platforms serving many end customers
- White-label SSO flows that match your product's branding
- Built-in MFA, passwordless, and adaptive authentication primitives
- Audit logs and admin dashboards ready for SOC 2 evidence collection
- Developer-first SDKs and quickstart repos to shorten time-to-integration
- Email and Slack support channels for technical questions
- Annual credit cadence so credits don't expire mid-build
- Eligibility for both seed and Series A B2B startups
- Path to convert credits into paid pricing once the program window ends
Programme tracks
Verified June 2026. What SSOJet Startup Program publishes for each stage — confirm on the application, since credit programmes are re-cut more often than list pricing.
| Track | Value | Who it is for | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed / Pre-Seed | Discounted credits | Annual | SSO and SCIM API access for early product · Standard directory connectors (Okta, Azure AD, Google, JumpCloud) · Email support · Eligible companies typically <$2M raised |
| Series A | Higher credit envelope | Annual | Larger credit pool against monthly API usage · Priority engineering support · Custom SAML/OIDC config review · Eligible companies typically $2M–$15M raised |
| Growth / Strategic | Custom credit package | Negotiated | Tailored credit and pricing for strategic accounts · Dedicated CSM · Roadmap input and roadmap-aligned features · Negotiated case-by-case |
How to apply
4 steps. The last one is the part most people skip.
- 1
Open SSOJet Startup Program through the link on this page
It carries our referral tag. The terms you get are identical either way, and it never changes what this page says about the programme.
- 2
Have the eligibility evidence ready
Applications are checked against one condition — startups. Incorporation date, cap table and a one-line description of what you are building cover most of it.
- 3
Ask for the expiry window in writing
SSOJet Startup Program does not publish how long the credit runs, and unused balance is almost always forfeited. Get the activation and expiry dates confirmed before you plan around the grant.
- 4
Know the rate you land on when it runs out
Available to qualifying early-stage B2B startups integrating enterprise SSO or directory sync. Credit value is awarded at SSOJet's discretion and tied to your stage, seat volume, and use case. Verify current terms at signup.
Where this programme wins and loses
What works
- Real enterprise auth, not just a marketing badge SSOJet ships production-grade SAML, OIDC, and SCIM APIs, so the program subsidizes infrastructure you'd otherwise pay a vendor to license or build in-house.
- Multi-tenant by design The APIs are built for SaaS companies that need to provision and authenticate every end customer's employees, not just their own internal users.
- Faster SOC 2 and enterprise sales Enterprise buyers almost always demand SSO and SCIM during procurement. Having these primitives live in your product can shave weeks off security reviews.
- Avoids the 'Okta bill shock' problem Pricing per-MAU SSO vendors get expensive fast. SSOJet's developer-first model is more predictable and the credits smooth the early ramp.
- Annual credit cadence Annual credits align with how B2B startups plan infrastructure budgets, reducing the risk of credits expiring mid-quarter.
- No equity grab (publicly disclosed) Unlike some startup credits, SSOJet's published program is a commercial credit program, not an accelerator requiring equity in exchange.
What doesn't
- Exact credit dollar values aren't published The startup page describes 'credits' but doesn't list a fixed dollar figure, so you'll need to apply to learn the size of your envelope.
- Narrow eligibility window The program targets early-stage B2B startups actively building enterprise auth. Later-stage companies, non-B2B products, or pre-product teams are unlikely to qualify.
- Credit exhaustion risk after year one Once the credit window ends, you'll pay standard pricing. Plan your conversion path to paid before you ship the SSO flow to your biggest customer.
- Smaller brand than WorkOS or Auth0 If your enterprise buyers specifically require Okta, Microsoft, or WorkOS, the SSOJet-native connectors may add an extra integration step.
The bottom line
For early-stage B2B SaaS startups that know enterprise auth is on the procurement checklist, SSOJet's startup program is a low-friction way to ship SSO and SCIM without locking into a per-MAU bill. The lack of a published credit figure means you'll need to apply, but the core offering — production-ready identity APIs plus credits — is genuinely useful.
SSOJet Startup Program FAQ
The questions we actually get asked about this programme.
Ask us something elseQualifying early-stage B2B startups receive credits applied against SSOJet's enterprise SSO and directory-sync API usage, plus access to documentation, SDKs, and email/chat support during the credit window.
SSOJet does not publish a fixed dollar figure. Credit size depends on your stage, seat volume, and integration scope. Apply via the startup page to receive a quote.
Generally, early-stage B2B SaaS companies that are actively integrating or planning to integrate enterprise SSO and directory sync into their product. Pure consumer apps and non-software businesses typically do not qualify.
The publicly described program is a commercial credit program, not an accelerator. SaaSTweaks has not seen equity requirements in SSOJet's startup materials, but confirm any contract terms before signing.
SSOJet's startup credits are issued on an annual cadence. Confirm the exact term length and any rollover rules when you receive your offer.
SSOJet ships connectors for the most common enterprise IdPs, including Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Google Workspace, JumpCloud, and OneLogin, with SAML 2.0 and OIDC support more broadly.
WorkOS is the larger, more established option and is often a default choice. SSOJet is a credible alternative, especially if you value developer-first APIs, predictable pricing, and startup credits from a smaller vendor willing to win your account.
You'll convert to SSOJet's standard paid pricing. Build your post-credit economics into your model early so the transition doesn't surprise your finance team.
