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Getting Free AWS Credits

How to Get Free AWS Credits

There are several programs available that incentivize you to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) by providing free credits for the service.

Each of these works a different way, and you may be eligible for one or more of these offers.

For Anyone: $5,000 Credits for 2 years

Get $5,000 in free credits by signing up for Y Combinator Startup School (opens in a new tab), a free online course.

For Anyone: $1,000 Credits

Get $1,000 in free credits through Secret (opens in a new tab).

$5,000 Credits from FounderPass

Get $5,000 in AWS Activate credits by joining FounderPass (opens in a new tab) as a paid, full member for $99/year. Some eligibility requirements apply.

If Bootstrapped

Get $1,000 in free credits by applying to AWS Activate (opens in a new tab).

If VC funded/part of accelerator

Get $100,000 in free credits by applying to AWS Activate (opens in a new tab).