Student Beans
Student Beans is a free student discount platform featuring offers from many brands, including software tools, subscriptions, hardware, and learning services. Most offers provide discounts rather than free access.
Student Beans is less about getting free developer tools and more about saving money on software, hardware, accessories, and services you may already plan to use.
Student Beans accepts students over 16 in full-time education, including high school, college, and university students. Students at open universities or in distance-learning programs may also qualify, depending on their institution and enrollment status.
UNiDAYS is a similar student discount platform. Some brands and offers may appear on one service but not the other, so it can be worth checking both.
How to Apply
Sign up on the Student Beans website or in the app using your personal email.
Verify your student status using an institution-issued email address or an accepted document. Student Beans may accept documents such as a student card, acceptance letter, or academic transcript if you do not have an institution email address.
Once verified, choose an offer and follow its redemption instructions.
If your country is not listed, Student Beans recommends checking its UK website. Individual offers can still have regional restrictions, so confirm the terms before using a discount.
Things to Know
Keep Your Verification Current
Student Beans requires you to reverify your student status periodically to continue accessing student offers.
Offers Vary by Country
Brands, discounts, and participating stores differ between countries.
Using another country’s Student Beans website does not guarantee that you will qualify for the offers listed there.
Online and In-Store Offers Can Differ
Some discounts are available online, while others can be redeemed in participating physical stores using your Student Beans account or digital student ID.
Check the Offer Before Paying
Each brand sets its own conditions. Check what the discount applies to, whether separate verification is required, and what happens when a discounted subscription renews.
For more general advice about student discounts and verification, see Tips Before You Apply.
What You Get
Student Beans lists software, learning, and technology offers that can be useful for developers. Available offers vary by country and can change over time.
Developer Tools and Productivity
- DevUtils: Offline developer utilities for everyday tasks on macOS. DevUtils is also available through Setapp, so compare the current options in the Setapp guide before choosing.
- Parallels: Virtualization software for running Windows applications on a Mac.
- 1Password: Password management for development accounts and other credentials.
- TechSmith: Tools such as Snagit and Camtasia for screenshots, tutorials, bug reports, and project demos.
- Grammarly: Writing assistance for documentation, emails, and project descriptions.
- Proton: Privacy-focused services such as email, password management, VPN, and cloud storage, depending on the current offer.
Websites and Design
- Hostinger: Website hosting and selected infrastructure offers for publishing projects and experimenting with deployment.
- Squarespace: Website building and hosting for portfolios and small websites.
- Wix: Website building tools for portfolios, landing pages, and online stores.
- Adobe: Creative tools for graphics, images, video, and project assets.
Learning Platforms
- DataCamp: Courses covering areas such as Python, SQL, data analysis, and AI.
- TryHackMe: Hands-on cybersecurity training with guided labs and learning paths.
Some Student Beans listings may direct you to a provider’s own student or education program and require separate verification. Check the current offer before signing up or paying.