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MongoDB vs Neon: startup credits compared

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

MongoDBTiered Atlas credits + Voyage AI tokens (amounts not published)Verified Nov 3, 2026NeonUp to $200,000 in Neon + Databricks credits (up to $1,000 if self-funded)Verified Nov 3, 2026

At a glance

FactMongoDBNeon
ValueTiered Atlas credits + Voyage AI tokens (amounts not published)Up to $200,000 in Neon + Databricks credits (up to $1,000 if self-funded)
TypeCreditsCredits
Duration1 year1 year
StagesPre-seed, Seed, Series A, BootstrappedPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Bootstrapped
RegionsGlobalGlobal
Max funding raisedNot statedNot stated
Max company age7 yearsNot stated
Ways to get it
  • Apply directly
  • MongoDB for Startups partner network (VCs, accelerators, incubators)
  • AWS Activate
  • Google Cloud (Google for Startups Cloud Program) — $5,000 in Atlas credits (with Google Cloud startup credits)
  • Apply directly
  • Y Combinator and other recognized accelerators — Up to $200K (venture-backed track)
Requirements
  • Less than 7 years old, Series A or earlier
  • Focused on a single software product or service
  • Active company website and LinkedIn profile
  • New participant (not previously accepted)
  • Early-stage company building a product or MVP
  • Venture-backed track: at least $1M in funding or recognized accelerator participation
  • Self-funded track: less than $1M in funding
Not eligible
  • Development shops, agencies and consultancies
  • Companies previously accepted into the program
  • AI agent platforms are directed to the separate Neon Agent Plan (up to $25K credits) if not eligible for the Startup Program
VerificationPartially verified· Nov 3, 2026Verified· Nov 3, 2026

Which should you pick?

The two programs are not directly comparable on dollar value. Both accept the same range of funding stages. Note that only Neon 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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