Design Partner Program
Join our exclusive Design Partner program and help shape the future of BastionAuth.
What is a Design Partner?
Design Partners are early adopters who work closely with our team to refine BastionAuth for production use. You get early access to features, direct input on the roadmap, and dedicated support.
Benefits
For Design Partners
- Early Access - First to try new features (SAML SSO, SCIM, etc.)
- Direct Communication - Weekly calls with our engineering team
- Free Enterprise Tier - During the partnership (6 months)
- Priority Support - Same-day response to issues
- Input on Roadmap - Your needs influence what we build next
- Case Study - Featured on our website (with your permission)
For Us
- Real Feedback - Production use cases reveal real problems
- Validation - Confidence that we're building the right things
- References - Help future customers evaluate BastionAuth
Ideal Design Partners
We're looking for teams who:
- Have a real use case - Not just "kicking the tires"
- Can commit time - Weekly 30-min calls for 3 months
- Are in target markets - Healthcare, fintech, government, or enterprise SaaS
- Need features we're building - SAML SSO, compliance, self-hosting
Best Fit Industries
- Healthcare - HIPAA compliance requirements
- Fintech - SOC 2 and data security needs
- Government/Defense - FedRAMP, air-gapped deployments
- Enterprise SaaS - SSO, organizations, white-labeling
What We Ask
- Production Use - Deploy BastionAuth for a real project
- Weekly Feedback - 30-minute calls to discuss experience
- Honest Input - Tell us what's broken, what's confusing
- Logo Rights - Permission to feature your logo (optional)
- Reference Call - Be willing to speak with future customers
Timeline
| Phase | Duration | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Onboarding | Week 1-2 | Setup, integration, initial feedback |
| Active Development | Weeks 3-10 | Weekly calls, feature testing |
| Stabilization | Weeks 11-12 | Final feedback, case study |
Apply Now
We accept 5-10 design partners per cohort. Current cohort closes March 1, 2025.
Application Form
To apply, email hello@bastionauth.dev with:
- Company name and website
- Your role and team size
- Use case - What will you build with BastionAuth?
- Why self-hosted - Why is data sovereignty important?
- Timeline - When do you need to launch?
- Features needed - Which enterprise features matter most?
What Happens Next
- We review applications within 1 week
- Qualified applicants get a 30-min intro call
- Selected partners start onboarding
- Partnership kicks off!
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Nothing during the partnership. Design Partners get free access to Enterprise features for 6 months.
What happens after 6 months?
You can continue on Community (free) or purchase a support plan at a 50% discount.
Can I be anonymous?
Yes, logo rights and case studies are optional. We just ask that you be willing to speak privately with potential customers.
What if BastionAuth doesn't work for us?
No hard feelings! We want honest feedback. If it's not the right fit, let us know why and we'll part as friends.
How much time commitment?
About 2 hours/week: 30-min weekly call + time using BastionAuth.
Current Design Partners
Launching Q1 2025 - Be among the first!
Questions? Email hello@bastionauth.dev