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AWS Activate

by Amazon Web Services · Seattle, United States · Since 2013

Startup credits programme.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.3
transparency & India fit

What is AWS Activate?

AWS Activate is cloud platforms & infrastructure from Amazon Web Services, based in Seattle, United States and has been building software since 2013. Startup credits programme.

Cloud platforms provide compute, storage, databases, networking and managed services on demand. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud operate Indian regions; DigitalOcean, Linode and Indian providers offer simpler pricing for smaller workloads.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Completely free to use
  • +13 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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AWS Activate features

Category-standard capabilities plus what AWS Activate adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Virtual machines and containers
  • Managed databases
  • Object storage and CDN
  • Serverless and functions
  • Kubernetes services
  • Indian regions and data residency
  • Identity and access control
  • Cost management
  • Free plan to start without a card

AWS Activate pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How AWS Activate charges. AWS Activate is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on aws.amazon.com.

Specifications

Category
Cloud platforms & infrastructure
Vendor
Amazon Web Services
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Founded
2013
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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AWS Activate — frequently asked questions

What is AWS Activate?+

AWS Activate is cloud platforms & infrastructure by Amazon Web Services. Startup credits programme.

How much does AWS Activate cost?+

AWS Activate is free to use.

Does AWS Activate offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — AWS Activate offers a free plan you can start with.

Is AWS Activate made in India?+

No. AWS Activate is developed by Amazon Web Services in Seattle, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is AWS Activate best suited for?+

AWS Activate suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cloud platforms & infrastructure.

What are the best alternatives to AWS Activate?+

Popular alternatives in cloud platforms & infrastructure include Amazon Web Services, ImageKit, Google Cloud Platform. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is AWS Activate deployed?+

AWS Activate is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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