# Google Cloud deals & discounts

> RibbonPost currently lists 4 live Google Cloud deals. Offers include “Up to $5,000 Free Research Credits”, “up to $350,000 cloud credits”, and “200 free skills credits”. All of them cost nothing to start. 2 offers are aimed at students. Each listing links straight to the provider's own offer page. Last updated November 5, 2026.

Source: https://ribbonpost.com/brand/google-cloud

## Deals

- [Google Cloud Research Credits 2026: Up to $5,000 Free Storage & Compute Grant](https://ribbonpost.com/deal/google-cloud-research-credits-faculty-students-deal.md) — Up to $5,000 Free Research Credits · free · students · Google Cloud: Claim up to $5,000 in Google Cloud credits for eligible faculty, postdocs, and researchers, or $1,000 for PhD students. Deploy Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and GPUs with zero cost.
- [Google Cloud Startup Program 2026: Up to $350K Cloud & AI Credits](https://ribbonpost.com/deal/google-cloud-for-startups-credits-deal.md) — UP TO $350,000 CLOUD CREDITS · free · Google Cloud: Accelerate your AI startup with Google Cloud. Secure up to $350,000 in Google Cloud and Firebase credits, Google Workspace discounts, and Gemini model access.
- [Google Cloud Student Program 2026: 200 Free Learning & Cloud Credits](https://ribbonpost.com/deal/google-cloud-skills-boost-student-free.md) — 200 FREE SKILLS CREDITS · free · students · Google Cloud: Master cloud engineering and AI architectures with Google Cloud. Claim 200 free Google Cloud Skills Boost credits to access real GCP cloud lab consoles and certifications.
- [Google Cloud Free Trial 2026: $300 Credit for 90 Days + 20+ Always-Free Products](https://ribbonpost.com/deal/google-cloud-free-tier-credits-trial.md) — $300 CREDITS + ALWAYS-FREE TIER · free · Google Cloud: Innovate on Google's global cloud network. Get $300 in free credits to spend over 90 days, plus 20+ always-free products including an e2-micro compute VM and BigQuery analysis.

## FAQ

**Does Google Cloud have a discount right now?**
Yes. RibbonPost lists 4 live offers for Google Cloud. The latest is "Google Cloud Research Credits 2026: Up to $5,000 Free Storage & Compute Grant" (Up to $5,000 Free Research Credits).

**Does Google Cloud have a free plan or free trial?**
Yes. At least one current Google Cloud offer is free or includes a free tier.

**Does Google Cloud offer a student discount?**
Yes. Google Cloud has 2 student offers listed. Eligibility checks are run by the provider.

**What are some alternatives to Google Cloud?**
Brands with offers in the same category include Akamai (Linode), Alibaba Cloud, Amazon Photos, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Bluehost.