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Oracle Cloud Free Tier

Up to $300 in credits
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Free $300 trial plus permanent Always Free tier—no card required to start.

Oracle's free tier splits into two parts: a $300 credit valid for 30 days across any OCI service, and an Always Free tier that sticks around indefinitely. The Always Free bundle includes two VMs, 20GB of storage, an Autonomous Database with 20GB, and enough networking to actually run something small. After your 30 days or credits expire, you drop to pay-as-you-go on anything beyond the free limits—no surprise bills if you stay within them. The catch: the $300 expires hard at day 30, and you need a valid credit card to activate (though it won't charge without your say-so). Best for founders who want to run a persistent low-traffic app or database without touching their wallet, or teams kicking tires on Oracle's stack before committing.

Program details

Tier 1

Free Trial

Receive US$300 cloud credits valid for 30 days to access all eligible Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services and explore Oracle's cloud platform.

$300

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Application difficulty: Easy Benefits: Standard Duration: 30 days

Benefits

  • US$300 cloud credits
  • Access to all OCI services
  • 30-day trial period
  • Build, test, and deploy applications

Eligibility

  • One account per individual
  • Valid credit/debit card required
  • Mobile phone verification for 2FA

How to apply

  1. 1

    Create Oracle Cloud Account

    Sign up using your email, valid credit/debit card, and mobile phone at Oracle Cloud Free Tier page.

    Sign Up →
  2. 2

    Verify Account

    Complete the identity verification process by verifying your credit/debit card and mobile phone.

    Verify →
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Pros

  • ✓ $300 in credits valid for 30 days, no equity or strings attached
  • ✓ Always Free tier persists indefinitely—two VMs, 20GB storage, Autonomous Database included
  • ✓ No credit card charge until you exceed free limits; transparent pay-as-you-go after trial

Cons

  • ✗ $300 credits expire hard at 30 days—unused balance vanishes
  • ✗ Credit card required upfront, even though it won't auto-charge
  • ✗ Always Free tier is genuinely limited; scaling beyond two small VMs requires paid spend

Frequently asked questions

What is Oracle Cloud Free Tier?
It provides a free trial with US$300 in cloud credits for 30 days along with a suite of Always Free services to build, test, and deploy applications on Oracle Cloud.
What are Always Free Services?
These are a set of Oracle Cloud services available indefinitely at no charge, even after the trial expires, with some usage limitations.
Who is eligible for the Free Tier?
Only one Oracle Cloud Free Tier account is permitted per person, and a valid credit/debit card along with mobile phone verification is required.
Why is payment information required?
Payment information is needed for identity verification and account setup to ensure legitimate usage of the free trial.
What happens after the trial period?
After the 30-day trial, users can switch to a Pay As You Go account and will only be charged for usage that exceeds the free Always Free limits.
How can usage be monitored?
Usage and potential charges can be monitored via Oracle Cloud Console and through cost estimator tools available on Oracle's website.

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