# Startup Perks

> Directory of free credits, discounts, and perks for early-stage startups

A searchable database cataloging over $1.3M in non-dilutive startup credits and software discounts across 40+ programs. It lists offerings from providers like Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Anthropic, and Retool, complete with estimated values, eligibility criteria, and direct application links.

Website: https://startupperks.xyz/

## What it is for

- Find cloud computing credits to offset AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud infrastructure costs
- Discover free or discounted developer tool tiers like GitHub Enterprise, Retool, and PostHog
- Check eligibility requirements before applying to major tech accelerator and founder programs

## Features

- Catalog of 40+ startup credit programs across 8 categories
- Estimated value metrics and perk summaries for each listing
- Detail pages showing eligibility criteria and provider notes
- Direct links to official application pages
- Filters by category, value, and featured status
- Dark mode toggle

## Pricing

Free to browse

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Business & Money](https://xiry.app/topics/business-money.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Early-stage founders, indie hackers, and startup operators looking to extend runway.
- Alternative to: Secret, Join Secret, FounderPass
- Tags: startups, cloud credits, perks, discounts, saas deals, directory

## Why it was saved

- [@Param_eth, 5 February 2026](https://x.com/Param_eth/status/2019450730042781927): Startups can find and apply for free credits like $100K AWS, $350K Google Cloud, $250K Cloudflare, $150K Microsoft, $100K DigitalOcean, $60K Retool, $50K PostHog/Mixpanel.

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Updated 10 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/startup-perks

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