Control D
Provider routeControl D Free for Business
Catalog snapshotSee provider
Current terms not confirmedControl D provides DNS filtering and security controls for devices and networks.
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Developer startup credits and tools — Page 11
Find developer startup credits for databases, APIs, deployment, and observability. Compare usage allowances, production limits, and eligibility.
489listed routes
283provider-listed free
2026-09-03catalog last checked
QUICK COMPARISON
Compare Developer & Data credits, discounts, and routes.
Values are catalog snapshots. Open each offer to review its evidence boundary before relying on it. Showing 9 of 9 offers on this page, in catalog recommendation order; this is not an eligibility ranking.
| Offer | Listed value | Route type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control D Free for BusinessControl D | See provider | Provider route | Developer |
| PagerDuty for StartupsPagerDuty | See provider | Provider route | Developer |
| Aptos Foundation GrantsAptos Foundation | See provider | Partner route | Developer |
| Employment Hero Free PlanEmployment Hero | See provider | Provider route | Developer |
| Celo Ecosystem Funding (Proof of Ship, Prezenti, Verda Ventures)Celo Foundation | See provider | Provider route | Developer |
| NEAR Funding (Protocol Rewards & Devhub Grants)NEAR Foundation | See provider | Provider route | Developer |
| ICF Funding ProgramInterchain Foundation | See provider | Provider route | Developer |
| JetBrainsJetBrains | See provider | Provider route | Developer |
| JetBrainsJetBrains | See provider | Provider route | Developer |
SOURCE-LINKED ROUTES
Listed Developer & Data offers
PagerDuty
Provider route
PagerDuty for Startups
Catalog snapshotSee provider
Some current terms confirmedPagerDuty for Startups currently lists six months free, with 20 seats, 20,000 events and 1,000 AI actions.
View value, conditions, and sourceAptos Foundation
Partner routeAptos Foundation Grants
Catalog snapshotSee provider
Some current terms confirmedAptos Foundation lists separate Ecosystem and Payment Grants for projects building on the network. Ecosystem awards are typically $5,000 to $50,000 and milestone-based; the Payment track has its own terms.
View value, conditions, and sourceEmployment Hero
Provider routeEmployment Hero Free Plan
Catalog snapshotSee provider
Current terms not confirmedEmployment Hero provides HR and payroll tools. Current product pages advertise free HR software, but do not define the catalog's free startup-plan terms.
View value, conditions, and sourceCelo Foundation
Provider routeCelo Ecosystem Funding (Proof of Ship, Prezenti, Verda Ventures)
Catalog snapshotSee provider
Some current terms confirmedCelo’s funding hub lists monthly Proof of Ship rewards, Prezenti Growth Grants and Verda Ventures support for MiniPay projects. Each route has separate terms.
View value, conditions, and sourceNEAR Foundation
Provider routeNEAR Funding (Protocol Rewards & Devhub Grants)
Catalog snapshotSee provider
Some current terms confirmedNEAR’s current funding hub lists Ecosystem Grants, Protocol Rewards and DevHub tooling grants. Protocol Rewards offers up to $10,000 per month, while DevHub grant amounts are not published.
View value, conditions, and sourceInterchain Foundation
Provider routeICF Funding Program
Catalog snapshotSee provider
Current terms not confirmedThe Interchain Foundation funds development of the Cosmos Stack and separately offers technical and product support through its Builders Program; current terms for this funding listing are unconfirmed.
View value, conditions, and sourceJetBrains
Provider route
JetBrains
Catalog snapshotSee provider
Some current terms confirmedJetBrains’ Startup Program offers 50% off eligible commercial licenses for up to five years.
View value, conditions, and sourceJetBrains
Provider routeJetBrains
Catalog snapshotSee provider
Some current terms confirmedJetBrains’ Partner Program lists six months of free tools followed by the startup discount for the remainder of a five-year period.
View value, conditions, and sourceHOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY
Compare the route, not just the headline.
Use this directory to shortlist developer startup credits by stack fit, route type, and current conditions. Compare the recorded value, then verify eligible products, usage limits, expiry, and renewal terms with the provider.
- Check the value.See the captured value and the type of access route.
- Read the condition.Look for application, account, partner, or usage limits.
- Confirm with the source.The provider decides eligibility, approval, and expiry.
DECISION CHECKLIST
Which developer tools offer API credits for startups?
Use the offers below to compare API, database, deployment, security, and observability programs. A free tier renews within usage limits; startup credits are a temporary balance or plan benefit that may require approval. Check the provider route before treating either as free production capacity.
API credits or a free tier?
Identify whether the offer covers API requests, seats, storage, compute, or a plan tier. A monetary credit does not automatically cover every API or add-on.
Who can apply?
Follow the recorded provider or partner route and confirm account age, funding, affiliation, and existing-customer restrictions. Listed maximum benefits are not guaranteed awards.
What happens when credits expire?
Check expiry, rate limits, supported regions, and the standard paid plan. Confirm whether usage stops or becomes billable after the credit balance runs out.
Questions about these offers
Which Developer & Data offers are listed?
This directory includes 489 recorded offers: Cloudflare; Snowflake Startup Program / Startup Accelerator; Databricks; and more. Open a listing to compare its benefit and access route.
Who can use these Developer & Data offers?
Eligibility varies by listing. A free plan, startup program, open-source benefit, and partner discount may have different requirements. Check the specific offer for account, team, and partner conditions before applying.
Does Startup Perk List approve applications?
No. The provider or program operator controls eligibility, approval, and availability. Each listing identifies its route type; member access includes the recorded source link and detailed conditions. Membership does not guarantee a benefit.
FIELD NOTES
Read before you apply.
These guides explain source kinds, freshness, and practical comparisons. They do not replace provider terms.
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