Google Cloud
Google Cloud free tier + trial credit
Credit
$300 in free trial credit plus an always-free tier for small workloads and student projects.
5/10
Why this scoreEvery point is a named reason — not a gut feeling.
- Spendable credit+2
- Instant automated verification+1
- Credit expires after a term-1
- Credit card required up front-2
Offer record
- Eligibility
- Google account (card required for trial); student programs vary
Google Cloud's free offering combines a $300 trial credit (90 days) with an always-free tier. That's enough to host side projects, run a small VM, or learn managed services.
What you get
- $300 in credit for the first 90 days
- Always-free tier: a small e2-micro VM, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions quota and more
- Occasional extra credits through Google's student and cloud-skills programs
How to claim
- Start at cloud.google.com/free.
- Add a card to start the $300 trial (you won't be auto-charged when it ends).
- Check your institution for Google Cloud student / skills-boost credits.
Good to know
The trial needs a card for identity, but Google does not auto-bill when the trial ends. You choose whether to upgrade.
Eligibility & terms
- Who can apply
- Anyone for the trial; extra credits via student programs
- Offer duration
- Ongoing