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DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean for Startups (Hatch)
BLUF · Discount at a glance
What you get
$2,000-$4,000 in DO credits over 12 months
Discount type
Credits
Verification method
Direct with vendor
Who's eligible
Early-stage startups under $10M raised or bootstrapped. Alternative to AWS/GCP/Azure for simpler infrastructure needs.
How to claim
Apply at digitalocean.com/hatch. Provide startup and infrastructure details.
Editor's take
Best for
Bootstrap-friendly startups with simpler infrastructure needs. Faster to set up than AWS. Great for Provider path founders running side software.
Not worth it if
You need AWS-specific services (Bedrock, RDS features, Global Accelerator).
Context
Underrated for founders who want to stay simple. Predictable pricing after credits expire.
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$1,000-$100,000 in AWS credits depending on tier
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Microsoft
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Up to $150,000 in Azure credits + free Microsoft 365 + GitHub Enterprise + LinkedIn Premium + Visual Studio Enterprise