Ask HN: How to get free AWS, Azure, GCP credits?

4 points by smattiso 6y ago ↗ HN

I have a startup working on a new platform/marketplace that, if successful, could grow to a very heavy traffic site. I have contacts within AMZN, MSFT, etc. but they are all developers and likely don't know anything about getting free startup credits. What's the best path forward to this?

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mtmail 6y ago ↗

For AWS if you're unfunded (bootstrapped) you can apply directly on https://aws.amazon.com/activate/

In the past I got some via a coworking space, which for some reason counted as accelerator, I think because they had mentors and training sessions. And years later via a startup conference.

maps7 6y ago ↗

Thank you. Just submitted.

maps7 6y ago ↗

My application got rejected :(

nreece 6y ago ↗

Here's a list of software (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, etc.) and other offerings that have free tiers for developers and startups: https://free-for.dev

sloaken 6y ago ↗

If I wanted to learn Azure, is there a free program where I can get limited credits while I learn?