Free cloud AI credits

The big cloud platforms hand new accounts sizeable credits — $200 to $300 — that work on their hosted model services. They are the most generous one-off offers, but each requires a payment method.

The short answer

Google Cloud’s $300 / 90-day credit is the most generous and covers Vertex AI and the Gemini API. Azure’s $200 / 30-day credit works on Azure OpenAI, and AWS’s up-to-$200 credits can be spent on Amazon Bedrock. All three require a card for verification.

Frequently asked questions

How much free cloud AI credit can I get?
Google Cloud gives new accounts a $300 credit for 90 days, Microsoft Azure gives $200 for 30 days plus a year of limited free services, and AWS gives up to $200 ($100 on signup plus up to $100 more) over six months. All can be spent on AI services like Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI and Amazon Bedrock.
Do cloud credits require a credit card?
Yes. Google Cloud, Azure and AWS all require a valid payment method to verify your identity, even though you are not charged automatically when the trial ends.
Can I use cloud credits for LLMs?
Yes. The credits apply across the platform, including hosted model services: Vertex AI and the Gemini API on Google Cloud, Azure OpenAI on Azure, and Amazon Bedrock on AWS.