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.

For Anyone: $5,000 Credits for 2 years

Option 1

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

Option 2

Get $5,000 free credits by paying $199 to join Secret (opens in a new tab).

$10,000 Credits for 2 years

Get $10,000 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 free credits by applying to AWS Activate (opens in a new tab).

If VC funded/part of accelerator

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