AWS Backup Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, and cost analysis
AWS Backup costs $0.00/GB-Month for Restore testing evaluations. Plans range from $0.00 to $0.07/GB-Month.
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All AWS Backup Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backup storage | $0.05 /GB-Month | — | — |
| What's included at Backup storage Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Cold storage backup | $0.05 /GB-Month | — | — |
| What's included at Cold storage backup Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Restore | $0.02 /GB | — | — |
| What's included at Restore Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Cold storage restore | $0.03 /GB | — | — |
| What's included at Cold storage restore Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Restore testing evaluations | $0.00125 /per backup evaluation | — | — |
| What's included at Restore testing evaluations Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Restore testing storage | $0.02 /GB | — | — |
| What's included at Restore testing storage Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Cross-Region data transfer | $0.04 /GB | — | — |
| What's included at Cross-Region data transfer Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Backup search | $0.07 /per million items searched | — | — |
| What's included at Backup search Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Backup evaluations | $0.00125 /per backup evaluation | — | — |
| What's included at Backup evaluations Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Malware protection | Contact Sales | Contact Sales | — |
| What's included at Malware protection Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
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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 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
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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