Comparison
AWS vs Microsoft startup offers
Compare AWS and Microsoft startup offers: what each offer gives, who qualifies, what it costs and how access works. Check the source behind each record.
AWS
Up to $200,000in AWS credits · nothing to pay
AWS Activate Portfolio credits
Pre-Series B startups with an AWS Activate Provider Org ID can apply for up to $200,000 in AWS Activate credits.
- What you get
- Up to $200,000creditUp to $200,000 in AWS credits
- Nothing to payNo purchase or commitment is part of this offer.
- Who qualifies
All of these:
- Company was founded within the last 10 years.checkable
- Must be pre-Series B and apply with an AWS Activate Provider Org ID; AWS also reviews prior credits and other application requirements.verified externally
- How to access
- Open to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements. Application form at aws.amazon.com/startups/join?destination=/credits/apply
- Terms
- No separate terms page on record.
Up to $200,000in AWS credits · nothing to pay
AWS Activate Credits
Eligible startups can apply for up to $200,000 in AWS Activate credits.
- What you get
- Up to $200,000creditUp to $200,000 in AWS Activate credits
- Nothing to payNo purchase or commitment is part of this offer.
- Who qualifies
- Apply for AWS Activate Credits as a startupvendor decides
- How to access
- Open to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements. Application form at aws.amazon.com/startups/join?destination=/credits/apply
- Terms
- No separate terms page on record.
Up to $5,000in AWS credits · nothing to pay
AWS Activate Founders
Self-funded, pre-Series B startups founded within the last 10 years can apply for $1,000 in AWS credits, with selected participants eligible for up to $5,000.
- What you get
- Up to $5,000creditUp to $5,000 in AWS credits for selected Founders participants
- Nothing to payNo purchase or commitment is part of this offer.
- Who qualifies
All of these:
- Company was founded within the last 10 years.checkable
- Must be self-funded, pre-Series B, have an AWS account on a paid tier, and be new to Activate credits or request more credits than previously received.verified externally
- How to access
- Open to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements. Application form at aws.amazon.com/startups/join?destination=/credits/apply
- Terms
- No separate terms page on record.
At least $200,000in AWS credits · nothing to pay
AWS credits for AI startups
Invite-only AI startups ready to scale after AWS Activate Portfolio can receive more than $200,000 in AWS credits.
- What you get
- At least $200,000creditMore than $200,000 in AWS credits
- Nothing to payNo purchase or commitment is part of this offer.
- Who qualifies
- Must be an invited AI startup ready to scale after AWS Activate Portfolio.vendor decides
- How to access
- By invitation from the vendor. Contact the vendor
Talk with your AWS account manager.
- Terms
- No separate terms page on record.
Microsoft
Up to $150,000in Microsoft credits · cost not confirmed
Microsoft for Startups Program
Access AI models, developer tools, expert guidance, and up to $150,000 in credits across eligible Azure services to support early development through production workloads.
- What you get
- BenefitUp to $150,000 in credits
- Cost not confirmedcostThe source record did not establish separate consideration.
- Who qualifies
- Designed for founders and startups looking to build, scale, and sell on Azure.vendor decides
- How to access
- Open to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements. Application form at microsoft.com/en-us/startups
- Terms
- No separate terms page on record.
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