Elastic Cloud Microsoft Marketplace credit offer FAQ

Frequently asked questions

General questions

Please review the full Terms and Conditions for this offer.

What is the Elastic Cloud Marketplace credit offer?

This offer provides up to $1,000 in Elastic Cloud billing credits for new customers who subscribe to Elastic Cloud monthly through Microsoft Marketplace. The billing credits will appear as 1,000 Elastic Consumption Units. Credits can be used over the first three months of your subscription.

Who is eligible for this offer?

You are eligible if you:

  • Are a new Elastic Cloud customer
  • Subscribe via Microsoft Azure
  • Use a monthly subscription
  • Start your deployment during the promotional period

Elastic channel partners, resellers, distributors, and agents are not eligible.

Which cloud marketplaces are supported?

The offer is available through Microsoft Marketplace.


Trial and credits

What's the difference between the free trial and the $1,000 billing credit offer?

The seven-day free trial is available to all customers who subscribe to Elastic through Microsoft Marketplace. The credit of up to $1,000 is available only to eligible new customers who complete the registration form. The billing credits will appear as 1,000 Elastic Consumption Units.

Usage during the seven-day free trial is free and does not count against the $1,000 billing credit.

After the trial ends, the billing credit can be applied to eligible Elastic Cloud usage for up to three months. Any usage above the $1,000 credit amount will be billed through your Microsoft Azure account. Any unused credit expires at the end of the three-month period.

When do the billing credits start?

Billing credits begin automatically after the seven-day free trial ends.

How much credit will I receive?

Eligible customers can receive up to $1,000 in billing credits. The billing credits will appear as 1,000 Elastic Consumption Units.

How long are the credits valid?

Credits are valid for up to three months after the free trial ends. Any unused credit expires at the end of that period.

Who is eligible for the $1,000 billing credit offer?

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a new Elastic customer on Microsoft Marketplace
  • Subscribe to Elastic Cloud through your Microsoft Marketplace account
  • Subscribe to Elastic's monthly plan through one of the three listings Search, Observability, or Security
  • Complete the registration form so the credit can be applied to the same account used for your subscription

There is no upfront cost requirement and no special account type required.

Do I need to apply for the credits?

Yes, you must opt in to the offer by filling out the registration form.


Billing and usage

How are the credits applied?

The billing credits will appear as 1,000 Elastic Consumption Units. Credits are automatically applied to eligible Elastic Cloud usage charges on your account after you submit the offer registration form. They appear as a credit adjustment on your Elastic Cloud billing statement.

What usage qualifies for the credit?

Credits apply to eligible Elastic Cloud usage charges incurred after the trial ends. Taxes, third‑party charges, and non‑Elastic services are excluded.

Can I track my credit usage?

Yes. You can monitor usage and charges through your Elastic Cloud marketplace Console.

What happens after the credits are used?

Once the $1,000 credit is used up, or the three-month period ends, standard Marketplace billing rates apply.


Account and subscription

Can existing Elastic Cloud customers use this offer?

No. This offer is only available to new Elastic Cloud customers.

Can I switch cloud marketplaces after signing up?

No. Credits are tied to the marketplace and account used at signup and cannot be transferred.

Can I get the billing credit if I sign up for a trial and subscribe through elastic.co?

No. The offer is only eligible for customers who sign up through Microsoft Marketplace accounts.


Limitations and policies

Can this offer be combined with other promotions?

No. This offer cannot be combined with other Elastic promotions unless explicitly stated.

Do the credits have cash value?

No. Credits are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and they have no cash value.

What happens if I cancel my subscription early?

Any unused credits are forfeited and cannot be reinstated.

Can Elastic modify or cancel the offer?

Yes. Elastic reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without notice.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

For questions about this offer, contact: marketplace-offer@elastic.co.