Startup Credits Blog
Guides, comparisons, and actionable tips to help founders save money, extend runway, and build faster with free credits and tools.
Cloud Credits for Startups in 2025: A Complete Comparison Guide
A detailed comparison of every major cloud credit program available to startups in 2025 — AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and more. Learn which credits to apply for, when to use each, and how to stack them for maximum savings.
25 Best Free Tools for Bootstrapped Startups in 2025
A curated list of the 25 best free tools and credit programs that bootstrapped startups can use in 2025. Covers cloud, design, analytics, communication, marketing, and more — no VC backing required.
How to Extend Your Startup Runway by 6+ Months with Free Credits
Practical strategies for extending your startup runway by six months or more using free credit programs, smart tool selection, and financial discipline. Real numbers and a step-by-step plan.
The Y Combinator Startup Stack: Tools Used by Top YC Companies
An analysis of the most commonly used tools and infrastructure across Y Combinator startups. From cloud providers to analytics, databases to design — the tools that power the YC ecosystem.
AI API Credits for Startups: How to Get Free Access to GPT-4, Claude & More
A comprehensive guide to getting free AI API credits for your startup. Covers OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Cohere, and more — with eligibility details, credit amounts, and what you can build with them.