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Black Friday deals for developers in 2026

By AppClimbUpdated 2 min read

We've found 9 Black Friday deals on developer tools for 2026, and 4 are one-time purchases. Developer tools are one of the few categories where indie makers still commonly sell licences you keep.

9

checked deals

4

pay once

40%

median discount

60%

biggest discount

The deals

  1. 1.

    1bench

    50% OFF Solo Lifetime ($199 → $99) with code FCBF26, Nov 20 - Dec 1

  2. 2.

    TablePlus

    25% OFF with code BLACK_FRIDAY_2026, November 19 – December 3, 2026. Basic $99 $74.25

  3. 3.

    Notepad.exe

    One-time purchase $22.50! using PromoCode "INDIEAPPSALES"

    Lifetime
  4. 4.

    WP Foreman

    Lifetime deal: 25 sites $199 / 50 $349 / 100 $599 / 250 $899 (regularly $1.99/site/mo). Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2026

    Lifetime
  5. 5.

    DevUtils

    60% OFF with code BLACKFRIDAY2026

  6. 6.

    Runestone Text Editor

    Premium for $4.99 (50% OFF)

    -50%
  7. 7.

    TablePro

    40% OFF Pro with code BLACKFRIDAY2026: one-time $79 → $47.40, yearly $39 → $23.40 for the first year (Nov 24 - Dec 1)

  8. 8.

    Proxyman

    Black Friday 2026: 30% OFF all plans with code BF2026, November 19 – December 3, 2026. For example, Standard: $89 $62.30 USD.

  9. 9.

    VMPal

    25% OFF with code BLACK_FRIDAY_2026, November 19 – December 3, 2026. Individual $69 $51.75, Team $99 $74.25 per seat

What to check before you buy

Developer tools often run on several platforms and machines, so the licence terms matter more than usual.

  • Platforms: does one licence cover Mac, Windows and Linux, or is each sold separately?
  • Seats: is it per person, per machine, or per team?
  • Updates: are major versions included, or is there an upgrade fee after a year?
  • Data: does it store connections, keys or history in the cloud, or only on your machine?

Black Friday 2026: the key dates

The main weekend is short, but software sales spread well beyond it. Most makers announce their offer in the two weeks before Black Friday, and many keep it running until Cyber Monday ends.

DayDate
Thanksgiving (US)Thursday, November 26, 2026
Black FridayFriday, November 27, 2026
Cyber MondayMonday, November 30, 2026
Indie App Sales eventNovember 27 to 30, 2026

Tip: If a deal you want already states its price and end date, buying early rarely costs you anything. The bigger risk is forgetting.

How we check these deals

Every deal here comes from the maker, the maker's own website or store listing, or a public community list, and we check it against the maker's site before it goes live. Terms are quoted as the maker wrote them, with a link to where we found them.

We don't invent discounts or guess end dates. If a percentage isn't stated, we only show one when the maker gives both the old and the new price. Prices can change, so confirm the final price at checkout.

Questions people ask

Do these licences cover Windows and Linux?

Some do. Each listing shows its platforms, and each deal's terms state any device limit.

Can I expense a Black Friday licence?

Most makers send an invoice or receipt with your purchase. If you need a company name or tax number on it, check the checkout page before you pay.

How can I tell if a Black Friday discount is real?

Compare the deal price with the price the app normally sells for on its own site, not with the list price shown by a reseller. Very large percentages on a reseller page often start from a list price almost nobody pays.

Deals are checked against each maker's own site and quoted as written. Last checked November 5, 2026. Prices can change, so confirm the final price at checkout.

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