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Cartesia vs Vapi: 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, 2026Vapi7,500 free minutes a month for 12 months (applications on hold)Verified Nov 4, 2026

At a glance

FactCartesiaVapi
Value12 months of the Scale plan free ($299/mo list): 8M credits + $299 agent credits a month7,500 free minutes a month for 12 months (applications on hold)
TypeFree planCredits
Duration1 year1 year
StagesAny stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A
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 — 7,500 minutes a month for 12 months
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
  • Building voice AI products or features
  • Pre-seed to Series A with at least $250K (USD) raised
  • Launching to customers within 6 months
Not eligibleNone stated
  • Agencies and consulting firms
VerificationVerified· Nov 4, 2026Partially verified· 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 Vapi is more targeted. Note that only Cartesia is fully verified against its official page; double-check the other before relying on it. If you qualify for both, there is usually no reason not to apply to both; the programs are independent.

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