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Kubernetes: /products/kubernetes/
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Hostman Startup Program — Get up to $14,000 in Cloud Credits
Products
Resources
Docs
From setup to production
Learning Center
Hands-on guides for any stack
Blog
Product news and engineering insights
Authors
The people behind our content
Become an Author
Write for us, get paid
Marketplace
Pricing
Services
App Platform
Build, deploy, and scale apps
S3 Storage
Scalable S3-compatible storage
Compute
Cloud Servers
Scalable virtual machines
Kubernetes
Managed container orchestration
Databases
PostgreSQL
Advanced open-source database
Redis
In-memory key-value store
Kafka
Distributed event streaming
ClickHouse
Fast columnar database
OpenSearch
Search and analytics suite
RabbitMQ
Message broker software
Networking
Virtual Private Cloud
Isolated network environment
Cloud Firewall
Enterprise-grade network security
Startup Credits
Up to $14,000 in cloud credits to build, ship, and scale on Hostman.
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$14,000
For Any Team. At Any Stage
Whether you're launching an MVP or running production workloads—
there's a credit tier for your project.
Early Stage
Up to $1,400
For founders shipping a first version. Cover your infra while you find product-market fit.
Growth
Up to $7,000
For teams scaling a live product. Enough runway to handle real traffic and iterate fast—without watching the meter.
Scale-up
Up to $14,000
For teams migrating or consolidating production workloads. Covers a full environment move or redundancy setup.
No Hidden Conditions
We keep it simple: you tell us what you're building, we figure out a credit package that actually fits your project.
Spend It Your Way
Once approved, your credits work across every eligible Hostman service. No service lock-in, no preset tier.
No Paperwork. No Surprises
A short application, a quick chat, and you're approved. No long contracts, no hidden clauses, no fine print to dig through.
Help When You Need It
Real engineers walk you through setup, migration, and architecture decisions. Free migration support included.
Where Your Credits Apply
Credits apply to the full Hostman cloud stack. The only exclusion is Bare Metal Servers, and AI Services.
Cloud Servers
Scalable VMs with hourly billing. Right-size your compute and only pay for what you actually use.
Managed Kubernetes
Autoscaling clusters with NVMe workers, private networking, and OIDC—fully managed, no ops overhead.
Managed Databases
Fully managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, ClickHouse, and OpenSearch—no administration required.
App Platform
Push to GitHub and you're done. Hostman handles builds, SSL, and deploys—no config files needed.
S3 Object Storage
S3-compatible storage for backups, media, static assets, and large datasets.
Apply for Credits
A short form, a quick chat, and credits in your account within 3 business days.
Tell us about your project
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Send Request
Submit Your Project
Tell us what you're building, where you are now, and what infrastructure you expect to need.
Get a Credit Package
We review your application and propose a credit tier that fits your roadmap and runway.
Start Using Hostman
Once approved, you'll begin with a free trial. During the trial, your startup credits remain untouched. If you decide to continue, we'll activate your startup credits.
Why Hostman
20,000+ Active Teams
From indie developers to funded startups—teams at every stage run their workloads on Hostman.
Global Edge Locations
Tier 3 data centers across Europe, and North America. Your users get low latency regardless of where they are.
99.98% Uptime SLA
Enterprise-grade uptime commitment backed by our SLA.
Security
GDPR by default. ISO 27001 certified. Built for teams in regulated industries.
Built for the AI Era
Run RAG pipelines, inference APIs, and embedded AI features on the same stack your app already lives on.
Support That Actually Helps
Real engineers available around the clock. Free migration support included—just ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a deadline to apply?
There's no fixed end date, but the program is capacity-limited. If demand is high and we've reached our allocation ceiling, we'll close applications until more capacity is available. We'd recommend applying sooner rather than later.
Who's eligible?
Any registered business worldwide that hasn't previously used Hostman. Your product can be at MVP stage or scaling—as long as it isn't related to game hosting.
How do you figure out the credit amount?
We look at the infrastructure your project needs, map it to Hostman's pricing, and multiply by the number of months you'll need it. Credits go up to €10,000 and are valid for up to 6 months—and we'll always confirm the exact amount with you before anything lands in your account.
What happens to unused credits?
Credits expire at the end of the agreed validity period—any unused balance is forfeited. If you need more time, just ask your account manager before the deadline. Extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Which Hostman services can I use the credits on?
Everything except bare metal servers, GPU instances, and AI services—Cloud Servers, App Platform, Kubernetes, all managed databases, and S3 storage.
Can credits be cashed out or transferred?
No. Credits are applied directly to your Hostman account balance and can only be used to pay for Hostman services.
Can I try Hostman before using my credits?
Yes. Once you're approved, you'll begin with a free trial before your credits are activated. During the trial, your credits remain untouched, so you can evaluate Hostman before deciding to continue.
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Tell us what you're building. We'll get back within a few days.
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Compute
Cloud Servers
Kubernetes
Bare Metal
Services
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S3 Storage
Marketplace
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PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
Kafka
ClickHouse
OpenSearch
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Networking
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