Cloud credits
Save on development and cloud costs and reduce risk at an early stage.
Startups Program_
Build your startup with Appwrite
The Appwrite Startups Program gives you an all-in-one platform to build and host your product, plus cloud credits, training, priority support, and founder swag.
Training
Join workshops and training sessions to help your team build and scale with Appwrite.
Priority support
Get community support and priority support from the Appwrite team.
Founder swag
Get exclusive Appwrite swag for founders in the program.
Who qualifies_
The Startups program is for product teams at an early stage of growth. Apply if your company meets the criteria below.
Product-focused startup
You are building a software product or platform. The program is not open to agencies, consultancies, or resellers.
Early-stage company
Your company is 5 years old or younger and has raised funding (pre-seed through Series A) or bootstrapped revenue up to $5M in annual recurring revenue.
Building on Appwrite Cloud
You are starting a new project on Appwrite or migrating from another backend provider.
No funding or revenue yet?
The Startups program is for companies with traction through funding or revenue. If you have neither, Appwrite Cloud Pro is the right place to start building.
Outside the program
The Startups program is reserved for early-stage product companies with funding or revenue. These profiles are usually not accepted.
Beyond early stage
Companies older than 5 years, unless bootstrapped with up to $5M in annual recurring revenue.
Later-stage funding
VC-backed companies that have raised beyond Series A.
Bootstrapped above $5M ARR
Bootstrapped companies with more than $5M in annual recurring revenue.
Agencies and consultancies
Businesses primarily offering services rather than building their own software product.
Benefits of Appwrite for startups_
You don't need to have a team of engineers to develop, host, and scale applications. Appwrite gives you everything you need, including built-in security, AI, and open source.
All-in-one platform
Use one platform for backend development and web hosting and reduce vendors.
AI-powered development
Connect your favorite AI productivity tools with Appwrite's MCP.
Scale effortlessly
From MVP to enterprise, our app scales automatically, letting you focus on your business goals.
Zero configuration development
Spin up your backend in minutes, deploy in seconds. Fast and simple.
Built-in security
Your users' data is safe from day one with Appwrite's built in security.
Compliance
We adhere to all needed compliance: GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, SOC-2.
Open-source
Your data is always yours. Want to migrate away? You can do so at any time.
Loved by teams building in production_
From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, developers ship faster with Appwrite.
How to apply_
Submit your application
Share your name, email, company name, and website using the application form below.
Go to application formWe review your eligibility
Our team evaluates your application against the program criteria and follows up by email.
Get onboarded
If accepted, we activate your program benefits and share next steps to build on Appwrite Cloud.
Go to Appwrite DocsFAQ_
Complete the application form on this page with your full name, email, company name, and website.
Our team reviews your application against the program criteria and follows up by email with onboarding steps if you are accepted.
We welcome product-focused startups that are 5 years old or younger and have raised funding (pre-seed through Series A) or bootstrapped revenue up to $5M in annual recurring revenue. Companies with no funding and no revenue are not eligible. The program is not open to agencies, consultancies, or resellers.
The Startups program requires evidence of traction through funding or revenue. If your company has neither, start with Appwrite Cloud Pro instead of applying here.
Yes. Accepted startups can host websites and web apps with Appwrite Sites as part of the program.
Program members receive Appwrite Cloud Pro for 12 months, cloud credits, unlimited team members, premium email support, training workshops, a private Slack channel with our team, a dedicated program manager, and founder swag.
You have access to the Appwrite community for technical questions. Program members also receive a private Slack channel with our support team and a dedicated program manager for non-technical questions.
The Appwrite Pro plan includes generous limits designed for production applications. Review our pricing page for a full overview of included resources and add-ons.
OTP SMS messages are billed per message sent. You can use mock phone numbers to test OTP functionality without incurring costs. See our documentation for regional SMS rates and pricing details.
Appwrite is built to handle large traffic spikes and grow with your application. During a major launch, we can also provide increased support and on-call help.
If your needs grow beyond the program, contact us to discuss Enterprise options and a tailored plan for your organization.
Appwrite includes a migration tool to help you move from other platforms. Our team can also assist if you need additional help during your transition.
Yes. We can provide a Business Associate Agreement for organizations that require it.
Join the Appwrite Startups program_
Accepted startups receive:
- Appwrite Cloud Pro for 12 months
- Cloud credits for Appwrite Cloud
- Unlimited team members
- Premium email support
- Workshops and training sessions for your team
- Private Slack channel with the Appwrite team
- Dedicated program manager
- Exclusive founder swag