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Cloudflare

Cloudflare for Startups

Plan upgrades and Workers credits across Cloudflare's edge, security, and compute products

Verified April 19, 2026
CreditsFree TierCloud & InfrastructureDev ToolsPre-seedSeed
What you get

Cloudflare plan upgrades and Workers credits for early-stage startups

Best for
Pre-seed, Seed
Available in
Global
Program type
Credits
Last verified
Apr 19, 2026
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About this program

Cloudflare for Startups is the fastest route for a small startup to get Pro or Business plan access to Cloudflare's CDN, DNS, and security stack. Where the program stands out is on Workers, Cloudflare's edge compute and serverless platform: credits here let teams run production-grade Workers, Durable Objects, and R2 object storage for the first year or two without hitting the paid-plan tripwires.

The program is partner-gated for the top-tier benefits. If your accelerator or lead VC is in the Cloudflare for Startups network, expect a code or portal entry point from them. Everything available on Cloudflare's free tier, including generous DNS, CDN, and basic DDoS protection, remains available without the program.

What you get

  • Cloudflare plan upgrades and Workers credits for early-stage startups
  • Offer type: Credits · Free Tier

Eligibility

Early-stage startups affiliated with a participating Cloudflare for Startups partner, which includes a curated list of accelerators and VC funds. Some benefits remain available to any early-stage startup through Cloudflare's free tier.

Stage
Pre-seed, Seed
Region
Global
Incorporation required
Yes
Most of the headline benefits are partner-gated. If your accelerator or lead investor is not on the partner list, you can still qualify for Cloudflare's generous free tier across many products and upgrade paid plans as you grow.

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm whether your accelerator, incubator, or lead VC is a Cloudflare for Startups partner.
  2. 2Request a signup link or code from the partner. Most partners route this through their portfolio portal.
  3. 3Create or sign into a Cloudflare account and apply the partner code.
  4. 4After activation, the elevated plan and any product credits (for example, Workers Paid plan credits) appear on the account.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cloudflare for Startups open to any startup, or partner-gated?

The headline benefits run through partners (accelerators and VC funds). Founders not attached to a partner can still use Cloudflare's free tier and upgrade individual plans as needed.

Which Cloudflare products are covered?

The program typically includes Pro or Business plan upgrades, Workers Paid plan credits, and access to zero-trust security products such as Cloudflare Access. The exact mix depends on the partner.

How long do the benefits last?

Credits and upgraded plans are usually time-limited, often one to two years from activation. The program page lists the current terms.

Does this stack with Cloudflare's free tier?

Yes. You can start any Cloudflare account on the free tier, and the startup benefits apply the upgrade on top once the code is redeemed.

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Benefit
Cloudflare plan upgrades and Workers credits for early-stage startups
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Alternatives to Cloudflare for Startups

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Neon
Neon

Neon for Startups

Neon is a serverless managed Postgres platform with branching, autoscaling, and point-in-time restore. The Neon for Startups program extends platform credits and higher ceilings for eligible early-stage teams, typically routed through accelerator and VC partnerships on top of Neon's free tier.

Benefit
Platform credits and higher ceilings for serverless Postgres
Eligibility
Early-stage startups building on Postgres who want serverless scaling and database branching. Program entry is primarily through accelerator or VC partnerships; Neon's free tier remains available to everyone without the program.
Credits
Cloud & Infrastructure·Pre-seed, Seed
Verified Apr 20, 2026
Amazon Web Services

AWS Activate

AWS Activate offers qualifying startups AWS credits, technical support, and business resources, with tiers ranging from $1K for self-serve founders to $100K+ for accelerator-backed teams.

Benefit
Up to $100,000 in AWS credits
Eligibility
Startups incorporated for under 10 years, with less than $100M raised, and a company email address. Higher tiers require backing from a participating AWS Activate Provider.
Credits
Cloud & Infrastructure·Pre-seed, Seed
Verified Apr 10, 2026
Google Cloud

Google for Startups Cloud Program

Google's official startup program provides Google Cloud credits scaled to startup stage, along with technical training, support, and Workspace benefits.

Benefit
Up to $200,000 in GCP credits
Eligibility
Startups less than 10 years old with under $20M in funding. Dedicated AI Startups tier for companies building with AI.
Credits
Cloud & Infrastructure·Pre-seed, Seed
Verified Apr 12, 2026
Apply on Cloudflare