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AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0.0225 to $0.0225 per per month (varies by usage) 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: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Load Balancer Capacity Units (LCU) charged per dimension: new connections, active connections, processed bytes, rule evaluations

2

LCU costs vary by region (typically $0.008 per LCU-hour in US regions)

3

Data transfer charges for traffic processed through load balancer

4

Cross-AZ data transfer fees ($0.01/GB in most regions)

5

Public IPv4 address charges ($0.005 per hour per IP in 2026)

6

CloudWatch metrics and logging incur separate charges

7

AWS WAF integration adds $5/month + $1 per million requests

8

Higher LCU costs for Lambda targets vs EC2 targets (0.4 GB vs 1 GB per LCU)

9

Mutual TLS reduces active connections per LCU from 3,000 to 1,500

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $0.0225 × 12) $6.75/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$1/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $25,010–$60,011
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB)?

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 AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) charge for implementation?

AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) 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 AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) 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 AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB)?

Most AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) 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 AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB)?

Many features marketed as part of AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) 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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