Programs
Programs that fund early-stage stacks.
Most major cloud and infra players run startup credit programs. Most major SaaS tools run vendor-specific discounts on top. Magpie tracks which programs are worth the application time, who qualifies and which Magpie-scored tools each one covers. No affiliate links, no Magpie-specific codes, every entry verified to a date.
Quick answer
Two kinds of startup offer matter. Hub programs (the five below) give you cloud credits or partner perks at the platform level. Vendor programs (surfaced on individual tool pages) come from the tools themselves. A typical seed-stage stack benefits from one big hub program and a handful of vendor discounts, stacked. Magpie keeps both lists current so you don't have to.
AWS Activate
4 toolsAWS credits and tooling for early-stage startups.
Stripe Atlas
3 toolsIncorporation-bundled partner perks for new startups.
Google for Startups Cloud
2 toolsGoogle Cloud credits and AI program for early-stage startups.
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
1 toolAzure credits, Microsoft 365 and dev tooling for founders.
NVIDIA Inception
3 toolsAI startup program with hardware discounts and go-to-market support.
How we judge programs
Three editorial verdicts, one source rule.
Each program gets one of three editorial verdicts. The verdict is editorial; the source URL is always the hub's own published page so the eligibility you read is current.
- Worth taking High-value, easy to apply, broad fit.
- Watch the eligibility Strong perks, but gated by who you are or how you incorporated.
- Worth a look Free or low-effort to join, but most of the value is non-monetary or niche.
Looking for vendor offers?
Vendor-specific startup programs (Cursor for Startups, Linear for Startups, etc.) live on the individual tool detail pages, not here. The Startup offer section appears on the tool page when a vendor program exists.