Launch your startup with $300 free credits
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$300 Credits
Free perpetual credits for eligible startups
Perfect for 3 applications + databases for 6-12 months
Launch without upfront costs
Deploy your MVP, get feedback from real users, validate your idea—all before spending a dollar on infrastructure.
Scale when you're profitable
Credits cover your bootstrapping phase. Start paying only when you have revenue and users to support it.
Production-ready from day one
Get enterprise infrastructure—auto-scaling, monitoring, logs, databases—not a hobbyist platform. Build to last.
Why startups choose Viduli
- ✓No charges until credits exhausted
- ✓Valid for all Viduli services
- ✓No hidden restrictions or surprises
Your startup stack for 6 months
Real examples of what you can run with $300 in credits. Perfect for MVP development and early customer validation.
Full-stack SaaS (~$50/month)
Next.js frontend (2 instances), FastAPI backend (2 instances), PostgreSQL database, Redis cache. Handles 10K users easily.
Multiple microservices (~$45/month)
3-4 lightweight services, shared PostgreSQL, Redis cache. Perfect for microservices architecture experimentation.
API-first product (~$40/month)
REST API backend (3 instances for reliability), PostgreSQL with backups, Redis cache. Ready for mobile app or web integrations.
Experimentation (~$30/month)
Multiple small projects to test different ideas. Find product-market fit by trying different approaches simultaneously.
Is your startup eligible?
We designed this offer for early-stage startups in the idea-to-first-revenue phase. Most pre-seed and bootstrapped startups qualify.
Qualify for $300 in credits
If you meet these criteria, you're eligible. Application is simple—just verify your startup status during signup.
Company age
Founded less than 2 years ago. We're here to help in your earliest stages when budget is tightest.
Revenue threshold
Less than $1M in annual revenue. Pre-revenue and early-revenue startups both qualify.
Valid business email
Business email from your company domain (no Gmail/Outlook personal emails). Demonstrates you're a real startup.
Business website
Public website outlining your product or service. Validates your startup is actively building something real.
First-time user
Must be first-time Viduli user. One credit offer per startup. Fair distribution to help more founders.
From eligible to deployed in 3 easy steps
Quick application process designed for busy founders. Get approved and start building.
Create your Viduli account
Sign up at viduli.io with your business email. Use your startup's domain, not a personal Gmail/Outlook account. Add credit card (no charges until credits are used).
Email your startup details
Send an email to [email protected] with your company info, founding date, website, and what you're building. We'll review and respond within 1 business day.
Credits applied, start building
Once approved, $300 credits are applied to your account. Deploy your first app, provision databases, start building. No charges until credits are exhausted.
Focus on product-market fit, not infrastructure bills
The first 6 months are about validation—talking to users, iterating on features, finding what resonates. Infrastructure shouldn't be a distraction or expense.
More runway
$300 saved on infrastructure = more runway for customer discovery, product iteration, or hiring your first employee.
Focus on what matters
Stop worrying about infrastructure costs. Use credits to deploy, iterate, experiment freely. Focus on finding product-market fit.
Scale when validated
Used your credits? Great—you validated your idea and have users. Now you can afford to pay. Infrastructure costs scale with success.
Professional from day one
Show investors and early customers a professional deployment. Custom domain, HTTPS, monitoring—not a toy platform.
Easy to pivot
Idea not working? Try something else. Deploy new versions quickly. Credits let you experiment without cost pressure.
Join startup community
Access to Viduli's startup community. Learn from other founders, share experiences, get advice. You're not alone.
What happens when credits run out?
No surprises, no pressure. You control when and how you transition to paid usage.
Credits to paid, your way
We designed the transition to be stress-free. You're in control of timing and spending.
Real-time credit tracking
Dashboard shows remaining credits and estimated days left. You always know where you stand. No surprise expirations.
Advance notification
Email notifications at $50, $25, and $10 remaining. Plenty of warning to add payment method or scale down.
Scale down or up
Before credits expire, reduce instance sizes to extend runway. Or add payment method and continue at current scale.
No automatic charges
Services pause when credits expire, not deleted. Add payment method whenever you're ready. No surprise charges.
Ready to launch your startup?
Join hundreds of founders who've used Viduli credits to validate ideas and find product-market fit. Your infrastructure should enable success, not block it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a credit card to claim the $300?
Yes, a credit card is required to claim the credits. However, you won't be charged anything until your $300 in credits are fully used. This ensures seamless continuation of service when you're ready to scale beyond the credits.
How long do the credits last?
Credits don't expire by time—they're used based on your resource consumption. Typical startup stacks use $40-60/month, so credits last 5-7 months. Use less, they last longer. Use more, they're consumed faster.
What if my startup is slightly over the revenue threshold?
The $1M threshold is a guideline. If you're just over and genuinely early-stage, apply anyway and explain your situation. We review applications holistically.
Can I combine credits with other offers?
The $300 startup credit cannot be combined with other promotional credits. However, you can use it with our standard free tier before credits kick in.
What counts as a valid business email?
Email from your startup's domain ([email protected]). We don't accept personal Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc. This ensures credits go to real startups, not side projects or abuse.
Why do I need a business website to qualify?
A public website outlining your product or service validates that you're actively building a real startup, not just experimenting with cloud credits. Even a simple landing page explaining your product is sufficient—it doesn't need to be elaborate.
How long does the approval process take?
Most applications are reviewed and approved within 1-2 business days. Email [email protected] with your details after creating your account, and we'll respond quickly. For urgent requests, mention your timeline in the email.
What should I include in my application email?
Email [email protected] with your company name, founding date, website URL, current revenue (or "pre-revenue"), brief description of what you're building, and why you need the credits. Keep it concise—2-3 paragraphs is perfect.
What happens if I run out of credits early?
Add a payment method and continue service seamlessly. Or scale down your resources to make credits last longer. Services pause (not deleted) if credits expire without payment—add billing whenever you're ready.
Is there a limit on what I can deploy with credits?
No artificial limits! Deploy any services, databases, caching—whatever your startup needs. Credits are consumed based on resources used, just like paid usage. Use them however benefits your startup most.
Can I apply if I'm pre-revenue/pre-launch?
Absolutely! Pre-revenue startups are exactly who these credits are for. As long as you're a legitimate early-stage startup (not a side project or personal use), you qualify.
What if my co-founder already used Viduli?
One credit offer per startup, not per person. If your co-founder already claimed credits for a different startup, that's fine. If they claimed for your current startup, it's ineligible for additional credits.
Can international startups apply?
Yes! Viduli and the startup credit program are available globally. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria and have a valid business email, you can apply regardless of location.