Free Communications credits and perks
Credits for messaging, voice, email and video APIs. Usage-based, so credits stretch further before launch than after.
Largest: TechBoost startup benefits (Up to €100,000 in credits), NGN ICS Startup Service Credits (Up to $100,000 in credits for 12 months), Infobip Startup Tribe Product Credits (Up to $60,000 in credits). Some are open worldwide; others in India.
TechBoost startup benefits
Market-ready, cloud-connected B2B startups can receive up to €100,000 in T Cloud Public credits and €10,000 in Magenta Business API starting credits, plus…
NEWNGN ICS Startup Service Credits
Qualified startups can receive up to $100,000 in NGN ICS service credits valid for 12 months, usable for voice, cloud numbers, IPX, IMS, SMS, and messaging…
NEWInfobip Startup Tribe Product Credits
Eligible startups can receive up to $60,000 in product credits for Infobip solutions alongside dedicated support service.
$25,000 in credits for current YC batch
Current YC batch startups receive $25,000 in Resend credits for 12 months, along with a dedicated Slack channel, optional website feature, and direct access to…
Telnyx AI Accelerator
Startups accepted into the program receive up to $20,000 in credits, exclusive discounts, and direct expert support to build their communications stack.
$15,000 in credits for YC alumni
YC alumni companies receive $15,000 in Resend credits, along with a dedicated Slack channel, optional website feature, and direct access to the CEO's phone…
LiveKit Startup Program Benefits
Approved startups receive one year of Cloud Scale, $10,000 in additional Cloud credits, and $7,000 in inference credits.
Agora for Startups
Real-time voice and video minutes plus product expert support.
Twilio Startups
Credits, education and mentoring for startups on Twilio.
Dialpad for Startups
Free and discounted AI-powered business phone seats.
SendGrid Accelerate
Email delivery credits plus mentoring.
Up to $3,000 in Tencent RTC credits
Eligible startups can receive free Tencent RTC credits worth up to $3,000 after completing the public program questionnaire.
MSG91 for Startups
Complimentary communication API package.
Daily Startup Program Credits
Startups can receive $1,000 in free Daily credits plus dedicated support for building and growing video products.
Knowlarity for Startups
Communications suite credits for startups.
MyOperator Startup Program
Call management startup kit at zero cost.
Exotel for Startups
Cloud telephony at startup pricing.
Maker Account
Free access to Stream Chat, Activity Feeds, Moderation ($100/mo credit), and Video & Audio for qualifying small teams.
Postmark for Bootstrapped Startups
Transactional email credit for bootstrapped founders.
EUR 60 startup account credit
Unfunded startups up to 3 years old with no more than EUR 100,000 ARR can get EUR 60 in Lettermint account credit, enough for 6 months of Starter, valid for 12…
One year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus for up to 25 seats
Eligible early-stage startups affiliated with select startup partners receive one year of Zoom Workplace Business Plus for up to 25 seats.
Plivo credits for startups
Startups backed by a Plivo partner fund can claim Plivo platform credits for voice, SMS, WhatsApp, and chat services.
Three months free on AgentMail Startup
Approved startups receive three months of AgentMail's USD 200-per-month Startup tier free, including 150 inboxes, 150 custom domains, 10 organization seats…
Vonage for Startups
Eligible early-stage startups receive tailored technical support, 1:1 sessions with Vonage product managers, and up to $75,000 in Vonage API credits.
75% Off Maestro Labs for 11 Months
Approved seed-stage startups receive a 75% discount on Maestro Labs products for 11 months.
Stream x YC Discount (Under $10M Raised)
Y Combinator startups that have raised under $10M receive 15% off Stream Chat, Video, Feeds, and Moderation APIs.
Stream x YC Discount (Under $3M Raised)
Y Combinator startups that have raised under $3M receive 25% off Stream Chat, Video, Feeds, and Moderation APIs.
Three months free, then three months at 50% off
Eligible new startups receive a SuprSend Developer or Growth plan free for three months after signup, followed by a 50% discount for another three months.
Up to 50% Off CometChat for 2 Years
Approved early-stage startups receive up to 50% off CometChat for up to two years, with personalized integration support and access to a developer community.