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TiDB Cloud Serverless Credits for Open-Source Heroes

Receive up to $2,000 in free TiDB Cloud Serverless credits for open-source contributors to build scalable, innovative applications.

$2000 credits for open source
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About this credit.

TiDB Cloud Serverless Credits for Open-Source Heroes is a program designed to support developers who actively contribute to open source. Eligible GitHub users can claim up to $2,000 in credits to build everything from personal websites and blogs to enterprise-grade applications. The program includes a free tier baseline of 25 GiB storage and 250 million monthly Request Units, along with advanced features like vector search, HTAP architecture, and automatic scaling. Benefits also include cost control through pay-as-you-go pricing, making it ideal for projects of any scale. Credits are valid for 1 year.

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The essentials.

Provider

TiDB Cloud

Best deal

$2000 credits for open source

Type

Credits

Value

$2,000 USD

Status

Active

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Tiers & benefits.

Starter

$500

For personal blogs and small APIs with a free baseline of 25 GiB storage and 250M monthly Request Units. · 1 year

Benefits

  • 25 GiB free storage per cluster
  • 250 million monthly Request Units
  • Automatic scaling and cost control

Eligibility

  • Open-source contributors
  • GitHub account required

How to apply

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Link GitHub Account

Log in with GitHub to get started and claim your credits.

Link Account

Growth

$1,500

For SaaS platforms and analytics dashboards requiring scalable clusters and higher spending limits. · 1 year

Benefits

  • Smooth scaling for dynamic workloads
  • Advanced features like vector search and HTAP
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing with spending limits

Eligibility

  • Startups and growing businesses
  • Proven open-source contributions
  • Usage beyond free baseline

Enterprise

$2,000

For large-scale, data-intensive projects requiring enterprise-grade infrastructure and support. · 1 year

Benefits

  • Full $2,000 credit allocation for high-demand workloads
  • Enterprise-grade HTAP and distributed database capabilities
  • Dedicated billing and scaling support

Eligibility

  • Enterprise-level applications
  • High data volume requirements
  • Credit card required for spending limits
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Frequently asked.

Why would TiDB commit to the open-source community?

TiDB believes in fostering innovation, collaboration, and community-driven development through open source.

How do I claim my credits?

Log in with your GitHub account, and credits will be automatically applied to your OSS Insight or TiDB Cloud account.

How can I contact support if I face issues redeeming my credits?

Reach out to ossinsight@pingcap.com.

Claim TiDB Cloud credits.

Receive up to $2,000 in free TiDB Cloud Serverless credits for open-source contributors to build scalable, innovative applications.

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