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This directory is a list of SaaS hosting providers for startup entrepreneurs to do research.
We’ve linked to the free tier of each service so people thinking of opening a SaaS business can see what they can get to try it out, and if they have special deals or offer free hosting credits for start-ups, we’ve tried our best to list them.
- Amazon Web Services: AWS Activate: $1000 in AWS credits. Also, a free tier is available.
- Heroku: owned by Salesforce, it has a free tier. How it works.
- Google Cloud (Free Tier): $300 in credits. If you are funded by a VC or incubator, you can access Google Cloud for Startups.
- Digital Ocean: Fast and cheap. Get $100 in free credits.
- Linode: Linux cloud hosting. Pricing page.
- IBM Cloud Lite Option: Some free access, but no free credits unless you sign up for a paid plan. Can also apply for Startup with IBM
- Microsoft Azure: 12 months free of some services, $200 credit. Can also apply to the Microsoft for Start-ups Program.
- Oracle Cloud Services: $500 in cloud credits, plus additional benefits.
- Vultr: fast according to some reviewers, no startup program but they have a cheap tier.
- Alibaba Cloud Free Trial: $450 worth of product usage. Also, gain access to China.
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