Datadog Free tier

Datadog is a cloud monitoring platform for infrastructure, applications and logs. Its Free tier covers up to five Basic hosts at no cost.

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Datadog Free tier is a developer tools perk from Datadog, offering a free tier (5 Basic hosts), with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Datadog Free tier

When the free trial ends, you can move to the Free tier, which covers up to five Basic hosts with 1-day metric retention, at no cost.
Pro hosts start at $15 per host a month, billed annually.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free tier, at no cost, no end date stated.
Other requirements: The pricing page answers the Free tier question for infrastructure monitoring hosts.

How to claim

How to apply for Datadog Free tier

Steps to apply

1Start a free trial on datadoghq.com
2move to the Free tier when it ends.
3No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on datadoghq.com/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Other ways to get a deal on Datadog

Mercury and Ramp give their customers deals on Datadog. They are separate from Datadog Free tier, each with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.

Mercury Perks1 year freeFor Mercury business account holders
- Raised up and included a Series A
- New Datadog customers only
Compare all 273 Mercury Perks On Mercury: the Datadog perk
Ramp Partner RewardsUp to $100,000 in creditsFor Ramp customersCompare all 103 Ramp Partner Rewards On Ramp: the Datadog perk

Read from each platform's own perks page on or after October 28, 2026.

Questions

Datadog Free tier: common questions

Is Datadog free?

Yes, Datadog can be used for free. Free tier (5 Basic hosts). As stated on Datadog's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Datadog Free tier?

Datadog Free tier is open to any startup, with no funding required. The pricing page answers the Free tier question for infrastructure monitoring hosts.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Datadog Free tier?

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

How do I apply for Datadog Free tier?

Start a free trial on datadoghq.com, then move to the Free tier when it ends. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Datadog Free tier, and does it expire?

Free tier, at no cost, no end date stated.

Is Datadog Free tier available outside the US?

Datadog Free tier is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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