EC2 Pricing
EC2 uses a pay-as-you-go model. You only pay for the compute time you use and there are several pricing options to optimize costs.
EC2 Pricing Video
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Pricing Options
On-Demand Instances
Pay by the hour or second (minimum 60 seconds) with no upfront costs. Best for short-term, unpredictable workloads. Instances run until you stop them.
Savings Plans
Commit to consistent usage (1 or 3 years) for discounted rates. Usage beyond your commitment is billed at on-demand prices.
Reserved Instances
Reserve capacity for 1 or 3 years for significant discounts (3-year gives the highest). Offers flexibility to modify Availability Zones or instance sizes within the same family.
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Spot Instances
Up to 90% savings by using AWS's spare capacity. Best for flexible workloads that can handle interruptions.
Dedicated Hosts
Physical servers fully dedicated to you. Most expensive option, but lets you use existing software licenses.
