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Cartesia vs Deepgram: startup credits compared

Side-by-side amounts, eligibility and access paths, both verified against the official program pages.

Cartesia12 months of the Scale plan free ($299/mo list): 8M credits + $299 agent credits a monthVerified Nov 4, 2026Deepgram$1,000 starter credits, tiers up to $100,000 (12 months)Verified Nov 4, 2026

At a glance

FactCartesiaDeepgram
Value12 months of the Scale plan free ($299/mo list): 8M credits + $299 agent credits a month$1,000 starter credits, tiers up to $100,000 (12 months)
TypeFree planCredits
Duration1 year1 year
StagesAny stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A, Bootstrapped
RegionsGlobalGlobal
Max funding raisedNot statedNot stated
Max company ageNot statedNot stated
Ways to get it
  • Apply directly — 12 months on the Scale plan
  • Cartesia VC partners — Fast-tracked grant approval and Cartesia credits
  • Apply directly — $1,000 to start, tiers up to $100,000
  • Deepgram VC, accelerator and startup-network partners — Enhanced offer listed on your partner's perks page
Requirements
  • Startups at any stage; students and one-off projects reviewed case by case
  • Agree to Cartesia using your name and logo in its marketing
  • Post about the grant on social media if Cartesia asks
  • AI builder or early-stage startup building its own voice AI product
  • In production or launching within the next 6 months
  • Committed to building and engaging with Deepgram's startup community
  • More than $10M raised is reviewed case by case
Not eligibleNone stated
  • Agencies and consultants building on behalf of clients
VerificationVerified· Nov 4, 2026Verified· Nov 4, 2026

Which should you pick?

The two programs are not directly comparable on dollar value. Cartesia accepts a wider range of funding stages, while Deepgram is more targeted. If you qualify for both, there is usually no reason not to apply to both; the programs are independent.

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