Cloud Resources

This section is a collection of free (or very cheap) cloud resources to help you get started, especially if you're on a tight budget. Note that most cloud providers also offer free credits for startups. If a cloud provider offers this, I've included a link to the program. If you know of any other free resources, feel free to post them in a comment and I'll add them to the list!

Cloud providers

• Amazon AWS: https://aws.amazon.com/. AWS has a free credit offering for startup companies: https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits#.
• Google Cloud: https://cloud.google.com/?hl=en. Google's cloud program for startups: https://cloud.google.com/startup.
• Azure: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/. Microsoft's Founder hub program: https://foundershub.startups.microsoft.com/signup.

Databases

• MongoDB Atlas is a hosted NoSQL solution. You can create a MongoDB cluster that's free forever (though you have to upgrade to a paid database if you want your data to be backed up): https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/tutorial/deploy-free-tier-cluster/
• Clever Cloud offers free SQL database hosting: https://www.clever-cloud.com/pricing/. Another option is ElephantSQL: https://www.elephantsql.com/plans.html.
• For caching, Redis offers a free tier: https://redis.com/try-free/