All AWS Backup Plans & Pricing

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Cross-Region data transfer

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Malware protection

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Backup storage$0.6/yr
Cold storage backup$0.6/yr
Restore$0.24/yr
Cold storage restore$0.36/yr
Restore testing evaluations$0.015/yr
Restore testing storage$0.24/yr
Cross-Region data transfer$0.48/yr
Backup search$0.84/yr
Backup evaluations$0.015/yr
Malware protectionCustom
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AWS Backup costs $0.00 to $0.07 per GB-Month as of June 2026, with 10 plans available. Plans: Backup storage at $0.05/GB-Month, Cold storage backup at $0.05/GB-Month, Restore at $0.02/GB-Month, Cold storage restore at $0.03/GB-Month, Restore testing evaluations at $0.00125/GB-Month, Restore testing storage at $0.02/GB-Month, Cross-Region data transfer at $0.04/GB-Month, Backup search at $0.07/GB-Month, and Backup evaluations at $0.00125/GB-Month. Enterprise pricing is available on request. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

AWS Backup offers 10 pricing tiers: Backup storage, Cold storage backup, Restore, Cold storage restore, Restore testing evaluations, Restore testing storage, Cross-Region data transfer, Backup search, Backup evaluations, Malware protection. Paid plans include Backup storage at $0.05/GB-Month, Cold storage backup at $0.05/GB-Month, Restore at $0.02/GB.

Compared to other backup & recovery software, AWS Backup is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

How much does AWS Backup cost?

AWS Backup pricing starts at $0.00/GB-Month across 10 plans, with enterprise pricing available on request. Plans include Backup storage at $0.05/GB-Month, Cold storage backup at $0.05/GB-Month, Restore at $0.02/GB-Month, Cold storage restore at $0.03/GB-Month, Restore testing evaluations at $0.00/GB-Month, Restore testing storage at $0.02/GB-Month, Cross-Region data transfer at $0.04/GB-Month, Backup search at $0.07/GB-Month, Backup evaluations at $0.00/GB-Month, Malware protection (custom pricing).

AWS Backup Pricing Overview

AWS Backup has 10 pricing plans ranging from $0.00 to $0.07/GB-Month. The Backup storage plan costs $0.05/GB-Month. The Cold storage backup plan costs $0.05/GB-Month. The Restore plan costs $0.02/GB-Month. The Cold storage restore plan costs $0.03/GB-Month. The Restore testing evaluations plan costs $0.00/GB-Month. The Restore testing storage plan costs $0.02/GB-Month. The Cross-Region data transfer plan costs $0.04/GB-Month. The Backup search plan costs $0.07/GB-Month. The Backup evaluations plan costs $0.00/GB-Month. The Malware protection plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote.

This pricing was last verified in June 13, 2026 from 1 independent source.

AWS Backup offers various pricing tiers based on usage. These include backup storage, cold storage, restore operations, and data transfer.

Pricing is calculated per GB-Month for storage and per GB for restores, with specific rates for different services like cold storage and cross-region transfers.

How AWS Backup Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
AWS Backup $0.00125/GB-Month $0.07/GB-Month
Acronis $4.17/month $10.42/month
Backblaze Free $99/month
Carbonite $4.91/month $83.33/month
Druva Custom Custom
IDrive Free $19.99/per month

AWS Backup Pricing FAQ

01 What is the price for backup storage?

Backup storage is priced at $0.05 per GB-Month.

02 What is the cost for restoring data from cold storage?

Restoring data from cold storage costs $0.03 per GB.

03 Is there a custom pricing option?

Yes, Malware protection has custom pricing.

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