Amplitude Startup Credits
One year free of the Growth plan with up to 1.2 billion events and 200K monthly tracked users.
Quick answer
Amplitude offers eligible startups up to Free for 1 year in credits and resources, with no equity required. An application is required, and it is open to startups worldwide (pre-seed – series a).
Available programs
1 year free Growth plan
Amplitude Startup Scholarship
One year free of Amplitude Growth plan with up to 1.2 billion events, 200K monthly tracked users, and lifetime competitive discounts.
- One year free of Growth plan
- Up to 1.2 billion events
- 200K monthly tracked users
- Lifetime competitive discounts after free year
Best for
Do you qualify for Amplitude?
You likely qualify if
- You have fewer than 20 full-time employees and less than $10M in funding
- You are a portfolio company of an Amplitude venture partner
- You are a Y Combinator, Sequoia, or AWS ecosystem company (regardless of size)
You won't qualify if
- You have more than 20 employees and over $10M in funding without a qualifying partner affiliation
- You have previously participated in the Amplitude startup program
Common rejection reasons
- Exceeding employee or funding caps with no eligible partner or ecosystem affiliation
- Incomplete or unverifiable company details in the application
How to apply for Amplitude
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1
Check eligibility
Have under $10M in funding and fewer than 20 employees.
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2
Prepare your details
Have your team size and funding stage ready.
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3
Apply via Amplitude for Startups
Submit at amplitude.com/startups.
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4
Get onboarded
Receive up to a year of Amplitude’s Growth plan free.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Amplitude give startups?
Amplitude provides eligible startups with up to Free for 1 year in credits and resources across its programs.
Does Amplitude take equity from startups?
No. Amplitude's startup credits and perks are non-dilutive — you do not give up any equity to receive them.
Who qualifies for Amplitude?
Eligible startups generally must meet criteria such as: <$10M funding; <20 employees..
Is Amplitude free for startups?
Applying is free. Amplitude provides up to Free for 1 year in credits and resources with no equity required.
How do I apply for Amplitude?
1) Check eligibility, 2) Prepare your details, 3) Apply via Amplitude for Startups, 4) Get onboarded. Full steps are on this page.
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