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Akamai $100 Free Trial & Business Credits

Up to $5K in credits
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Get $100 free to test Akamai's cloud stack, or up to $5K if you're a real business.

New accounts get $100 in credits valid for 60 days across compute, storage, and load balancing—no GPU instances. You'll need a valid payment method on file, but won't be charged unless you burn through the credits. If you're incorporated and have actual revenue, you can apply for the business tier: up to $5,000 in credits with more flexible terms. The catch is the 60-day expiry window is tight, and GPU workloads are completely off the table. Best for early-stage teams testing infrastructure before committing to a production bill.

2 tiers

Tier 1

Free Trial Tier

Instant access to $100 credit for new customers.

$100

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Application difficulty: Easy Benefits: Standard Duration: 60 days

Benefits

  • $100 in free credits
  • 60-day credit validity
  • Access to most Akamai Compute offerings (GPU plans excluded)
  • 24/7 support via phone and email

Eligibility

  • New customers only
  • Valid payment method required

How to apply

  1. 1

    Create an Account

    Use Google, GitHub, or a valid email to sign up.

    Sign Up →
Apply for Free Trial Tier →

Tier 2

Business Credits Tier

Apply for up to $5,000 in credits for business customers.

$5K

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Application difficulty: Medium Benefits: Strong Duration: Varies based on approval

Benefits

  • Up to $5,000 in business credits
  • Deploy what you need when you need it
  • Flexible payment options
  • 24/7 support via phone and email

Eligibility

  • Available to new and existing business customers
  • No credit card or pre-authorization required

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply for Business Credits

    Fill out the business application form to request up to $5,000 in credits.

    Apply for Credits →
Apply for Business Credits Tier →

Pros

  • ✓ Up to $5,000 in credits for qualified businesses (no equity required)
  • ✓ Covers core services: compute, storage, load balancing, and networking
  • ✓ No auto-billing; credits act as a hard cap on spend

Cons

  • ✗ 60-day expiry is aggressive—you need to actually use it or lose it
  • ✗ GPU instances excluded entirely; limits ML/AI workload testing
  • ✗ Business tier requires proof of incorporation and revenue verification

Frequently asked questions

How do I sign up for the free trial?
Use Google or GitHub single sign-on, or provide your email to create a new account. A valid payment method is required for identity verification. Promotional credits are available only to new customers who have not previously signed up for a free trial.
What can I do with my free trial?
Once you complete the sign-up process, you can use your credit towards many Compute plans (GPU plans are excluded), Object Storage, Block Storage, or NodeBalancers offerings. If you exceed the allotted credit amount within the 60-day trial period, the overage will be charged at standard rates.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, and Google Pay with an associated credit card are all accepted. Additional options like wire transfer, purchase orders, and ACH are available upon request. Note that a temporary pre-authorization request may be sent to your bank, which will be immediately released but may take a few days to clear.
What happens after my trial period ends?
You must spend your service credits during the trial period. Unused service credits will automatically expire, and you will be charged standard rates for any service over the allotted credit amount.
How do I apply for business credits?
Business customers can apply for up to $5,000 in credits through the business application process. No credit card or pre-authorization is required, and you can pay via wire transfer, purchase order, ACH, and more.

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