Bright Data free tier

Bright Data sells web data collection tools: proxy networks, Web Unlocker, SERP and Scraper APIs, Scraper Studio and an MCP server for AI agents. Several of them have a monthly free tier with no credit card.

Bright DataUpdated monthly · checked 9 h ago

Bright Data free tier is a databases and data perk from Bright Data, offering a free tier (5,000 requests a month), with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
Apply at Bright DataReferral link: we may earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.
While you apply

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What you get

Inside Bright Data free tier

Monthly free tiers with no credit card: Web Unlocker API 5,000 requests, SERP API 5,000 records, Web Scraper API 5,000 records, Scraper Studio 5,000 page loads, and Bright Data's Web MCP 5,000 requests. Past the free tier these products are pay as you go from $1.50 per 1,000 requests or records.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Each free tier renews monthly.
How to claim

How to apply for Bright Data free tier

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 on brightdata.com through the link on this page.
  2. 2The free tiers need no credit card.
Good to know: The link on this page is StartupPerks' referral link: StartupPerks may earn a commission if you later pay for Bright Data. Read on Bright Data's pricing pages for Web Unlocker, SERP API, Web Scraper API, Scraper Studio and the MCP server on October 15, 2026. The AI Startup Program is a separate offer.
Apply at Bright DataReferral link: we may earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.
Value is the headline maximum Bright Data advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

Bright Data free tier: common questions

Is Bright Data free?

Yes, Bright Data can be used for free. Free tier (5,000 requests a month). As stated on Bright Data's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Bright Data free tier?

Bright Data free tier is open to any startup, with no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Bright Data free tier?

No. Bright Data free tier is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Bright Data free tier?

Sign up on brightdata.com through the link on this page. The free tiers need no credit card.

How long do I have to use Bright Data free tier, and does it expire?

Each free tier renews monthly.

Is Bright Data free tier available outside the US?

Bright Data free tier is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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