Porter Startups Deal

Six months free of Porter's deployment platform for qualifying startups, running production apps on the startup's own AWS, Azure or GCP account with a Heroku-like experience.

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Porter Startups Deal is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Porter, free for startups for 6 months, open to any startup.

Value: Free for 6 months
Who qualifies: Any startup
Benefit type: Discount
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Porter Startups Deal

Qualifying startups get Porter free for 6 months. Porter is a platform that deploys and manages your applications on your own AWS, Azure or GCP account, so the deal covers Porter's platform fee for the first six months while you run on your own cloud.

Source: The provider's official program page (porter.run/startups/aws-azure-gcp) · as of Oct 13, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Any startup Deploys to your own AWS/Azure/GCP 6 months free Global

Funding / backing: Any startup
Startup stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free for 6 months, then standard pricing.
Other requirements: Open to startups; specific funding-stage or age criteria are not published on the page.

How to claim

How to apply for Porter Startups Deal

Steps to apply

1Click 'Redeem Deal' on the Porter startups page and complete the Typeform application.

Good to know: 'If you’re a startup, you may qualify for Porter's free for startups deal that lasts for 6 months.'.

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Source: The provider's official program page (porter.run/startups/aws-azure-gcp) · as of Oct 13, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Porter 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.

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Other ways to get a deal on Porter

Mercury gives its customers a deal on Porter. It is separate from Porter Startups Deal, with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.

Mercury Perks6 months freeFor Mercury business account holders
- < $5m raised in total funding
Compare all 273 Mercury Perks Listed on Mercury

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

Questions

Porter Startups Deal: common questions

What do you get with Porter Startups Deal?

Porter Startups Deal is free for startups for 6 months.

Who qualifies for Porter Startups Deal?

Porter Startups Deal is for pre-seed, seed and Series A startups. Open to startups; specific funding-stage or age criteria are not published on the page.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Porter Startups Deal?

No. Porter Startups Deal is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Porter Startups Deal?

Click 'Redeem Deal' on the Porter startups page and complete the Typeform application.

How long do I have to use Porter Startups Deal, and does it expire?

Free for 6 months, then standard pricing.

Is Porter Startups Deal available outside the US?

Porter Startups Deal is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.