DockHive for Startups
$5,000 in cloud credit to build your startup.
Ship your product on DockHive and let us cover the cloud bill for 12 months. Apps, databases, HivePods, n8n and tunnels, in every region.
No credit card needed. Reviewed by a person, decision within 5 business days.
- in credit
- $5,000
- to use it
- 12 months
- all covered
- 5 products
- worldwide
- 5 regions
What the credit covers
Free cloud credits for your whole stack.
Use the credit on anything you run with us. While you're in credit you get Developer plan limits, no card on file.
Apps
Push a repo and Drone builds and deploys it, with HTTPS and custom domains.
Databases
Managed Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis and RabbitMQ with TLS and backups.
HivePods
Cloud dev environments for you and your team, ready in seconds.
n8n
Managed workflow automation, each workspace on its own URL.
Tunnels
Share localhost at a public HTTPS URL for demos and webhooks.
Every region
The US, Europe, Asia and Africa. Run close to your users.
How it works
Three steps. No paperwork.
The DockHive startup program takes minutes to apply to, and a person on our team reviews every application.
- 01
Create your account
Sign up free at the DockHive console, or use the account you already have.
- 02
Apply with that email
Tell us about your startup. It takes about three minutes.
- 03
Get $5,000 in credit
You get a decision within 5 business days. Once approved, the credit is already in your account.
Who it's for
Built for founders shipping their first product.
You're a fit if
- You're building your own product, from idea to Series A
- Bootstrapped or funded, anywhere in the world
- You have a website, landing page or demo we can look at
Not eligible
- Agencies and freelancers building for clients
- Accounts that already received DockHive startup credit
Apply
Tell us what you're building.
Use the email of your DockHive account. That's where the credit goes. You'll hear back within 5 business days.
No account yet?
Create one first with the email you'll apply with. It's free and takes a minute.
Create your accountWhat is DockHive for Startups?
A startup program that gives early-stage founders $5,000 in free cloud credits to build and host their product on DockHive for 12 months, with no credit card needed.
What can I spend the credit on?
Anything you run on DockHive: apps deployed with Drone, managed databases, HivePods, n8n workspaces, tunnels and bandwidth, in every region. Usage is taken from your credit first, and your balance is always on the Billing page in the console.
How long does the credit last?
12 months from the day you're approved. Credit you haven't used by then expires; nothing is charged to your card when it does.
Which email should I use?
The email of your DockHive account. The credit is added to the account that uses that email. If you don't have an account yet, create one first with the same email, it's free.
Who can apply?
Early-stage startups building their own product: from idea to Series A, bootstrapped or funded. Agencies building for clients and companies that already received DockHive startup credit are not eligible.
How long does the review take?
A person on our team reads every application, and you get a decision by email within 5 business days. If you are approved, the credit is already in your account when that email arrives.
Do I need a credit card?
No. Startup credit works without a card on file. Add one later if you want to keep going after the credit runs out.
Can I apply again?
Credit is given once per account. If your application is not approved, you are welcome to apply again later, for example after you launch or raise a round.