Where to get AI credits
Compare programs, check the requirements and apply on the provider's site.
Programs found: 3
| Program | Amount | Main condition | How hard to get | |
|---|
| Max 20xClaude Max 20x subscription free for 6 months | For open source maintainers and active contributors Claude Max 20x subscription for 6 months | How hard to getMediumAn application with a project that meets one of the criteria | Terms |
| ChatGPT ProFree for 6 months, plus API credits from the Codex Open Source Fund | For maintainers of widely used public projects ChatGPT Pro with Codex for 6 months and API credits from the fund | How hard to getMediumAn application with a project; Codex Security access is reviewed separately | Terms |
| FreeWhile your status is verified | For verified students, teachers and maintainers GitHub Copilot Student in your editor and on GitHub | How hard to getLowJust verify your status in GitHub Education | Terms |

Claude for Open SourceAnthropic · Subscription
Max 20xClaude Max 20x subscription free for 6 months
For open source maintainers and active contributors
How hard to getMediumAn application with a project that meets one of the criteria
- Open source, Developers
- Apply on the Claude site

Codex for Open SourceOpenAI · Subscription
ChatGPT ProFree for 6 months, plus API credits from the Codex Open Source Fund
For maintainers of widely used public projects
How hard to getMediumAn application with a project; Codex Security access is reviewed separately
- Open source, Developers
- Apply on the OpenAI developer site
GitHub Copilot StudentGitHub · Subscription
FreeWhile your status is verified
For verified students, teachers and maintainers
How hard to getLowJust verify your status in GitHub Education
- Students, Open source
- Status verification in GitHub Education
Terms collected on 3 October 2026. Current application status is not verified. Credits on different platforms are not one shared balance.