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Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit

Amazon Redshift is AWS's data warehouse, and its Serverless option gives first-time users a $300 credit.

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Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit is a databases and data perk from Amazon Web Services, offering free credits ($300, 90 days), with no funding required.

Value
$300
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free credits
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What you get

Inside Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit

  • If you have never used Amazon Redshift Serverless before, you are eligible for a $300 credit with a 90-day expiration toward your compute and storage use.
  • The credit's consumption depends on actual usage and the capacity of your serverless endpoint.
  • Serverless can be started for as low as $1.50 per hour, paying only for the compute the warehouse uses.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free creditsAny startup
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
$300 credit that expires after 90 days.
Other requirements
Only for accounts that have never used Amazon Redshift Serverless before. The credit expires after 90 days.
How to claim

How to apply for Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit

Steps to apply
  1. 1Create or use an AWS account and start a Redshift Serverless workgroup.
Good to know: Plans read on aws.amazon.com/redshift/pricing on October 28, 2026.
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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit: common questions

What do you get with Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit?

Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit offers free credits ($300, 90 days). If you have never used Amazon Redshift Serverless before, you are eligible for a $300 credit with a 90-day expiration toward your compute and storage use. The credit's consumption depends on actual usage and the capacity of your serverless endpoint. Serverless can be started for as low as $1.50 per hour, paying only for the compute the warehouse uses.

Who qualifies for Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit?

Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit is open to any startup, with no funding required. Only for accounts that have never used Amazon Redshift Serverless before. The credit expires after 90 days.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit?

No. Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit?

Create or use an AWS account and start a Redshift Serverless workgroup.

How long do I have to use Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit, and does it expire?

$300 credit that expires after 90 days.

Is Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit available outside the US?

Amazon Redshift Serverless free credit is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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