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Google BigQuery free usage tier

Google BigQuery is a serverless data warehouse. Its Google Cloud free usage tier includes 1 TiB of queries and 10 GiB of storage a month.

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Google BigQuery free usage tier is a databases and data perk from Google, offering a free plan (1 TiB queries a month), with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
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What you get

Inside Google BigQuery free usage tier

  • BigQuery's free usage tier covers the first 1 TiB of query data processed each month and the first 10 GiB of storage each month.
  • The BigQuery sandbox needs no credit card and gives a lifetime limit of 10 GiB of storage, with tables expiring after 60 days.
  • Beyond the free usage, on-demand queries cost $6.25 per TiB.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free planAny startup
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free usage tier with no end date; sandbox tables expire after 60 days.
Other requirements
The sandbox has a lifetime limit of 10 GiB of storage, and its tables, views and partitions expire after 60 days.
How to claim

How to apply for Google BigQuery free usage tier

Steps to apply
  1. 1Enable the BigQuery sandbox in the Google Cloud console.
  2. 2No credit card is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on cloud.google.com on October 28, 2026.
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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Google BigQuery free usage tier: common questions

Is Google free?

Yes, Google can be used for free. Free plan (1 TiB queries a month). As stated on Google's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Google BigQuery free usage tier?

Google BigQuery free usage tier is open to any startup, with no funding required. The sandbox has a lifetime limit of 10 GiB of storage, and its tables, views and partitions expire after 60 days.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Google BigQuery free usage tier?

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

How do I apply for Google BigQuery free usage tier?

Enable the BigQuery sandbox in the Google Cloud console. No credit card is needed.

How long do I have to use Google BigQuery free usage tier, and does it expire?

Free usage tier with no end date; sandbox tables expire after 60 days.

Is Google BigQuery free usage tier available outside the US?

Google BigQuery free usage tier is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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