Free AI from Google Cloud
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aifree.dev tracks one startup program offer from Google Cloud. It is verified by aifree.dev. It does not ask for a credit card. Aimed at startups.
Offers
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| Tool | What's free | Key limits | Card required? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $350,000one-time | Year 1: 100% coverage up to $250,000 for AI-first scale-tier startups ($100,000… | No card required | Verified · Oct 12, 2026 |
What's free from Google Cloud
Google Cloud AI Startup Program · $350,000
Receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits over two years to build and scale AI products using Gemini and Gemma.
The catch: Scale-tier eligibility requires VC-backed AI-first startups founded within the last 5 years; third-party models are billed directly and not covered by program credits.
- Year 1: 100% coverage up to $250,000 for AI-first scale-tier startups ($100,000 standard)
- Year 2: 20% coverage up to an additional $100,000
- Credits over 2 years
- Covers Gemini and Gemma models; third-party models billed directly and not covered
- Separate application required for the Google Maps benefit
Models and rate limits
Free-tier limits as the provider publishes them; a dash means none is published.
| Model | Context | RPM | RPD | TPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.8 Flash | — | — | — | — |
| Gemini 3.6 Flash | — | — | — | — |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | — | — | — | — |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | — | — | — | — |
| Gemini 3.5 Transcribe | — | — | — | — |
| Gemini 3.8 Live | — | — | — | — |
Eligibility
- No credit card needed.
- Needs an account sign-up.
- AI-first, VC-funded startups founded within the last 5 years that use or plan to use Gemini as a foundation of their primary product; not previously received >$5,000 in Google Cloud credits.
- Use or plan to use Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform or Gemini to deploy AI services as a foundation of the primary product.
- Raised Pre-Seed/Seed within the last 5 years or Series A within the last 12 months.
- Founded within the last 5 years.
- Not yet received more than $5,000 in Google Cloud credits.
- Institutional/VC equity funding (private equity, government grants, crowdfunding, angel money do not qualify for scale tier).
- Other: Use or plan to use Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform or Gemini to deploy AI services as a foundation of the primary product.
- Funding stage: Raised Pre-Seed/Seed within the last 5 years or Series A within the last 12 months.
- Company age: Founded within the last 5 years.
- Other: Not yet received more than $5,000 in Google Cloud credits.
Recent changes
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Mentioned in
- Top chart: Biggest AI Startup Credits
Google Cloud FAQ
- Do I need a credit card for the free Google Cloud offer?
- No. Google Cloud AI Startup Program does not ask for a credit card.
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