Netlify for Students: 300 credits included per month (credit limit)
Free (credit-based plan)
What you get
- 300 credits included per month (credit limit)
- $0 forever
- deploy any framework from AI / Git / API
- private by default
- unlimited Deploy Previews
- Global CDN
- Functions & AI models
- Netlify Database
- Blob storage
- Firewall Traffic Rules & basic rate limiting
- custom domains + SSL. Credit rates: 15 credits per production deploy, 10 credits per GB-hour of compute, 20 credits per GB of bandwidth, 2 credits per 10k web requests.
From the official page: “"Free $0 forever — Build and deploy free forever"; "300 credit limit / month"; "Included credits per month: 300 credit limit"; "Production deploys 15 credits each / Compute 10 credits per GB-hour / Bandwidth 20 credits per GB / Web requests 2 credits per 10k requests"”
How to claim
- Go to app.netlify.com/signup
- Create an account
- Create a new project (Git / AI / API) and deploy
- The Free plan applies automatically, with 300 credits per month
Eligibility
No credit card required on the pricing page; free upon sign-up. The page mentions no student-specific requirements.
Expiry & renewal rules
Advertised as '$0 forever' / 'Build and deploy free forever'; the 300 monthly credits reset each month. Note: Netlify has migrated from the old bandwidth/feature-limit model to a credit-based model (major change).
Availability
Not specified on the official page. Most student programs require enrollment verification; some restrict by region.
FAQ
Is Netlify still free for students in 2026?
It changed. Netlify no longer offers the exact deal it used to — see the status banner above and What you get for the current state, verified Oct 21, 2026.
Do I need a credit card? How long does the Netlify student offer last?
Yes — a card is required at some point in the flow (called out in Eligibility above). Duration: Advertised as '$0 forever' / 'Build and deploy free forever'; the 300 monthly credits reset each month. Note: Netlify has migrated from the old bandwidth/feature-limit model to a credit-based model (major change).
What's the catch with Netlify's student program?
The honest caveats: Advertised as '$0 forever' / 'Build and deploy free forever'; the 300 monthly credits reset each month. Note: Netlify has migrated from the old bandwidth/feature-limit model to a credit-based model (major change).. Student programs are usually limited to non-commercial use, may require yearly re-verification, and can be discontinued with little notice — that is exactly why this page exists. Verify on the official page before building anything on top of a free tier.