About

TiDB Cloud Serverless Credits for Open-Source Heroes is a program designed to support developers who actively contribute to open source. Eligible GitHub users can claim up to $2,000 in credits to build everything from personal websites and blogs to enterprise-grade applications. The program includes a free tier baseline of 25 GiB storage and 250 million monthly Request Units, along with advanced features like vector search, HTAP architecture, and automatic scaling. Benefits also include cost control through pay-as-you-go pricing, making it ideal for projects of any scale. Credits are valid for 1 year.

Tiers

Starter

up to 500

For personal blogs and small APIs with a free baseline of 25 GiB storage and 250M monthly Request Units.

25 GiB free storage per cluster
250 million monthly Request Units
Automatic scaling and cost control

Eligibility

Open-source contributors
GitHub account required

Effort: Very low 1 step to apply

Link GitHub Account. Log in with GitHub to get started and claim your credits. Link Account ↗

Growth

up to 1,500

For SaaS platforms and analytics dashboards requiring scalable clusters and higher spending limits.

Seamless scaling for dynamic workloads
Advanced features like vector search and HTAP
Pay-as-you-go pricing with spending limits

Eligibility

Startups and growing businesses
Proven open-source contributions
Usage beyond free baseline

Effort: Low

Enterprise

up to 2,000

For large-scale, data-intensive projects requiring enterprise-grade infrastructure and support.

Full $2,000 credit allocation for high-demand workloads
Enterprise-grade HTAP and distributed database capabilities
Dedicated billing and scaling support

Eligibility

Enterprise-level applications
High data volume requirements
Credit card required for spending limits

Effort: Moderate

FAQ

Why would TiDB commit to the open-source community?

TiDB believes in fostering innovation, collaboration, and community-driven development through open source.

How do I claim my credits?

How can I contact support if I face issues redeeming my credits?

Reach out to ossinsight@pingcap.com.