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CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits

New CockroachDB Cloud organizations start with $400 in free trial credits, and pay-as-you-go Basic accounts get $15 of free usage every month.

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CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits is a databases and data perk from Cockroach Labs worth $400 in free credits + $15/month in free Basic resource utilization, with no funding required.

Value
$400
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Credits
Apply at Cockroach Labs (opens the program details)

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What you get

Inside CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits

  • A new CockroachDB Cloud organization starts with $400 in free credits applied to the first $400 of costs on any plan (Basic, Standard or Advanced).
  • Pay-as-you-go accounts with Basic clusters also get $15 of free resource utilization per month as an invoice credit.

Source: The provider's official program page (cockroachlabs.com/docs/cockroachcloud/free-trial) · as of Oct 13, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

SeedSeries ASeries B+
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Startup stage
Seed, Series A, Series B+
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Trial credits are one-time and expire (time left shows in the Cloud Console); the $15 Basic credit is monthly.
Other requirements
Only a user's first organization gets trial credits; organizations billed by invoice are excluded. The monthly $15 Basic credit needs a payment method on file and excludes annual or multi-year contracts. Cockroach Labs' startups page states no startup-specific credit program.
How to claim

How to apply for CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits

What to have ready
  • A payment method / paid account on file
Steps to apply
  1. 1Sign up for CockroachDB Cloud; the credits are added to your new organization automatically.
Good to know: 'your new organization’s account starts with $400 in free credits'.
Apply at Cockroach Labs (opens the program details)

Source: The provider's official program page (cockroachlabs.com/docs/cockroachcloud/free-trial) · as of Oct 13, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Cockroach Labs advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits: common questions

How much is CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits worth?

CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits is worth $400 in free credits + $15/month in free Basic resource utilization. A new CockroachDB Cloud organization starts with $400 in free credits applied to the first $400 of costs on any plan (Basic, Standard or Advanced). Pay-as-you-go accounts with Basic clusters also get $15 of free resource utilization per month as an invoice credit.

Who qualifies for CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits?

CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits is for seed, Series A and Series B+ startups, no funding required. Only a user's first organization gets trial credits; organizations billed by invoice are excluded. The monthly $15 Basic credit needs a payment method on file and excludes annual or multi-year contracts. Cockroach Labs' startups page states no startup-specific credit program.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits?

No. CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits?

Sign up for CockroachDB Cloud; the credits are added to your new organization automatically.

How long do I have to use CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits, and does it expire?

Trial credits are one-time and expire (time left shows in the Cloud Console); the $15 Basic credit is monthly.

Is CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits available outside the US?

CockroachDB Cloud free trial credits is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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