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Amazon Web Services (AWS) pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $10K per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, 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
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: January 2026 | Sources: 3 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Data transfer out: $0.09/GB after first 100 GB (up to $0.05/GB at high volume)

2

Elastic IP charges: $0.005/hour when not attached to a running instance

3

EBS storage: $0.08-0.125/GB/month for gp3 volumes, plus IOPS charges

4

NAT Gateway: $0.045/hour + $0.045/GB data processed

5

CloudWatch monitoring: $0.30/metric/month for detailed metrics

6

Cross-region data transfer: $0.02/GB between regions

7

Support plans: $29-15,000+/month depending on tier

8

Snapshots and AMI storage: $0.05/GB/month for EBS snapshots

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $500 × 12) $150,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$30,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $250,000–$300,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Amazon Web Services (AWS)?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Amazon Web Services (AWS) charge for implementation?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Amazon Web Services (AWS) support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Amazon Web Services (AWS)?

Most Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Amazon Web Services (AWS)?

Many features marketed as part of Amazon Web Services (AWS) are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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