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Neon vs Turso: 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, 2026TursoTurso credits (amount not published) + priority supportVerified Nov 3, 2026

At a glance

FactNeonTurso
ValueUp to $200,000 in Neon + Databricks credits (up to $1,000 if self-funded)Turso credits (amount not published) + priority support
TypeCreditsCredits
Duration1 yearNot stated
StagesPre-seed, Seed, Series A, BootstrappedPre-seed, Seed, Series A
RegionsGlobalGlobal
Max funding raisedNot statedNot stated
Max company ageNot statedNot stated
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
  • Verifiable funding from recognized investors or accelerators
Not eligible
  • AI agent platforms are directed to the separate Neon Agent Plan (up to $25K credits) if not eligible for the Startup Program
  • Bootstrapped startups without a funding round
VerificationVerified· Nov 3, 2026Partially verified· Nov 3, 2026

Which should you pick?

The two programs are not directly comparable on dollar value. Neon accepts a wider range of funding stages, while Turso is more targeted. 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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