Cloudflare for Startups
Quick answer
Three credit tiers: Tier 3 self-funded at $10,000; Tier 2 (partner-backed, under $5,000,000 raised) at $100,000; Tier 1 ($5,000,000+ raised) at $350,000.
What you get
- Credits cover Workers, R2 (capped at $10,000), D1, Durable Objects, Queues, Vectorize, Pages, Workers AI (per-tier caps), and more
- CDN, DNS, DDoS protection, and WAF (1,000 custom rules) are included free in every tier
- Up to 3 domains get enterprise-level service
How the value is counted: Three tiers: $10,000 / $100,000 / $350,000.
Do you qualify?
Building a software product, founded within the past 10 years, funded no later than Series B, with a public website, first-time applicants; the higher Tier 2/3 amounts require affiliation with a partner VC/accelerator.
Likely yes, if…
- Bootstrapped teams (no VC required)
- Companies without a VC or partner referral
- Companies founded within ~10 years
Likely no, if…
- No hard blockers listed. Check the official page.
How to apply
- Open the official program page Cloudflare startup program .
- Bot Management requires a support ticket to enable.
- Submit the application. Review typically takes Application-based..
- Once approved, credits or seats are granted to your account per the terms below.
Catches worth knowing
FAQ
How much can you get from Cloudflare for Startups?
Three tiers: $10,000 / $100,000 / $350,000.
Who qualifies for Cloudflare for Startups?
Building a software product, founded within the past 10 years, funded no later than Series B, with a public website, first-time applicants; the higher Tier 2/3 amounts require affiliation with a partner VC/accelerator.
How long do the credits or perks last?
12 months.
How long does the application review take?
Application-based.
What do you need to apply?
Bot Management requires a support ticket to enable.