Apify Free plan

Apify is a web scraping and automation platform with thousands of ready-made scrapers (Actors) and a cloud to run your own, often used to feed data to AI agents. The Free plan costs $0, needs no credit card, and includes $5 of usage every month.

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Apify Free plan is a databases and data perk from Apify, offering a free plan ($5 of usage a month), with no funding required.

Value
$5
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
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While you apply

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What you get

Inside Apify Free plan

  • The Free plan costs $0 with no credit card and gives $5 a month to spend in Apify Store or on your own Actors, at $0.2 per compute unit, with community support.
  • Paid plans start at Starter, $19 a month plus pay as you go, which adds chat support and an Apify Store discount.
Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free with no time limit; the $5 usage allowance renews every month.
How to claim

How to apply for Apify Free plan

What to have ready
  • A short description of what your startup does
  • A company email on your own domain
Steps to apply
  1. 1Sign up free on apify.com through the link on this page.
  2. 2No application or credit card is needed.
Good to know: The link on this page is StartupPerks' referral link: StartupPerks may earn a commission if you later pay for Apify. Plans and prices read on apify.com/pricing on October 14, 2026.
Apply at ApifyReferral link: we may earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.
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Questions

Apify Free plan: common questions

Is Apify free?

Yes, Apify can be used for free. Free plan ($5 of usage a month). As stated on Apify's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Apify Free plan?

Apify Free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Apify Free plan?

No. Apify Free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Apify Free plan?

Sign up free on apify.com through the link on this page. No application or credit card is needed.

How long do I have to use Apify Free plan, and does it expire?

Free with no time limit; the $5 usage allowance renews every month.

Is Apify Free plan available outside the US?

Apify Free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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