Kernel Free Plan

Kernel offers a free plan with $5/month of credits and a dedicated Startup plan for its browser infrastructure for AI agents.

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Kernel Free Plan is a developer tools perk from Kernel worth $5/month free credits, with no funding required.

Value: $5
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Kernel Free Plan

Startups get a free plan ($5/month credits, 5 concurrent browsers, stealth mode, managed auth) and can scale to a Startup plan with $50/month credits.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 15, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Ongoing (monthly free credits)

How to claim

How to apply for Kernel Free Plan

What to have ready

A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)

Steps to apply

1Sign up (no card) to start on the free plan.

Good to know: Added 2026-08-27-p3 (measured 5x expansion); source on provider domain kernel.sh.

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Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 15, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Kernel 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.

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