🌐 Cloud
How to Get Google Cloud Free Credits
Google Cloud offers $300 in free credits for 90 days to new users, plus an Always Free tier with 20+ products. Students and startups can access additional credits through dedicated programs.
Eligibility
- ✓Google account (free credits: anyone)
- ✓For startups: early-stage company
- ✓Google Cloud for Startups: apply at cloud.google.com/startup
- ✓Student programs via campus partnerships
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Go to aws.amazon.com/activate
- 2
Choose Founders or Portfolio tier
- 3
Apply with your startup details
FAQ
Do I need a credit card for Google Cloud free credits?
Yes — Google Cloud requires a credit card to start (to prevent abuse), but charges only after the free $300 credit is used. Set budget alerts to avoid unexpected charges.
How much can startups get from Google Cloud?
Google Cloud for Startups offers up to $200,000 in credits over 2 years for qualifying early-stage startups, plus technical support and go-to-market resources.
What's always free on Google Cloud?
Always Free includes: 1 f1-micro VM per month, 5 GB Cloud Storage, 1 GB Firestore, BigQuery (10 GB storage + 1 TB queries/month), and Cloud Functions (2M invocations/month).