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Neon vs Prisma: startup credits compared

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

NeonUp to $200,000 in Neon + Databricks credits (up to $1,000 if self-funded)Verified Nov 3, 2026PrismaUp to $10,000 in Prisma Postgres credits for up to 1 yearVerified Nov 3, 2026

At a glance

FactNeonPrisma
ValueUp to $200,000 in Neon + Databricks credits (up to $1,000 if self-funded)Up to $10,000 in Prisma Postgres credits for up to 1 year
TypeCreditsCredits
Duration1 year1 year
StagesPre-seed, Seed, Series A, BootstrappedPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Bootstrapped
RegionsGlobalGlobal
Max funding raisedNot statedNot stated
Max company ageNot stated5 years
Ways to get it
  • Apply directly
  • Y Combinator and other recognized accelerators — Up to $200K (venture-backed track)
  • Apply directly
Requirements
  • 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
  • Active website for a software product or service
  • VC track: venture funding raised within the last 12 months
  • Bootstrapped track: $5k+ MRR for 6 months and two full-time team members
Not eligible
  • AI agent platforms are directed to the separate Neon Agent Plan (up to $25K credits) if not eligible for the Startup Program
  • Companies founded more than 5 years ago (VC track)
VerificationVerified· Nov 3, 2026Verified· Nov 3, 2026

Which should you pick?

Neon offers the larger headline amount (Up to $200,000 in Neon + Databricks credits (up to $1,000 if self-funded) versus Up to $10,000 in Prisma Postgres credits for up to 1 year). Both accept the same range of funding stages. If you qualify for both, there is usually no reason not to apply to both; the programs are independent.

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