# Vercel free for open source

What Vercel gives open source projects, who qualifies, and how to apply. 1 verified offer, last checked 2026-09-07.

- Website: https://vercel.com
- Categories: hosting

## Vercel Open Source Program

**What you get.** $3,600 in Vercel platform credits distributed over 12 months, an OSS Starter Pack with credits from third-party services, and priority community support from Vercel. Projects graduate after 12 months.

**Who qualifies.** Applies to the project; active development required. Project must be hosted on (or plan to use) Vercel, demonstrate measurable impact or growth potential, adopt a Code of Conduct, and use credits solely for the open source project. Projects at any stage welcome.

**How to apply.** Apply via the program page; cohort-based, applications were closed as of July 2026, reopening in August.

Program page: https://vercel.com/open-source-program

Verified 2026-09-07 - manual: program page live, states $3,600 credits over 12 months for OSS projects; applications reopen August 2026

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