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Lightsail Pricing Calculator - Instances, Containers & Databases

Amazon Lightsail pricing calculator for instances, containers, managed databases, object storage, CDN, and block storage. Estimate monthly Lightsail costs with free tier support for your cloud projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Amazon Lightsail cost per month?

Amazon Lightsail pricing starts at $3.50/month for Linux IPv6-only instances or $5/month with public IPv4. Windows instances start at $8/month (IPv6) or $9.50/month (IPv4). Each bundle includes compute, SSD storage, and data transfer in one predictable monthly price.

Is Amazon Lightsail cheaper than EC2?

For simple workloads, Lightsail is often cheaper due to its bundled pricing. A $5/month Lightsail instance includes 1 vCPU, 0.5 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD, and 1 TB transfer. Equivalent EC2 resources with EBS storage and data transfer would typically cost more. However, EC2 offers more flexibility and deeper discounts through Reserved Instances and Savings Plans.

Does Lightsail have a free tier?

Yes! New Lightsail users get 3 months free on select bundles: Linux $5-$12, Windows $9.50-$22, the $15 database bundle, and the $10 container service. Plus 50 GB CDN free for 12 months and 5 GB object storage free for 1 year. Only one bundle per account qualifies.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 Lightsail instances?

IPv6-only instances are about 30% cheaper than IPv4 instances ($3.50 vs $5 for Linux Nano). If your application works without a public IPv4 address—such as internal services, APIs behind a load balancer, or IPv6-ready apps—you can save significantly with IPv6-only bundles.

How does Lightsail container pricing work?

Lightsail container services charge per node per month, starting at $7/month for Nano (0.25 vCPU, 0.5 GB RAM). The Micro tier at $10/month is free tier eligible for 3 months. Each tier includes 0.5 TB of data transfer. Scale by adding nodes—pricing is linear.

What does a Lightsail managed database cost?

Lightsail managed databases start at $15/month for the Micro tier (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB SSD). The $15 bundle is free tier eligible for 3 months. Enable High Availability for automatic failover at 2x the standard price. Supports MySQL and PostgreSQL.

What is included in a Lightsail instance bundle?

Each Lightsail bundle includes: vCPU, RAM, SSD storage, monthly data transfer, a static IP address, DNS management, server monitoring, SSH/RDP access, and the Lightsail console. No hidden fees—one predictable monthly price for everything you need.

When should I use Lightsail vs EC2?

Choose Lightsail for simple websites, WordPress, blogs, development environments, and small apps where predictable pricing matters. Choose EC2 when you need specific instance types, advanced networking, Reserved Instances, or Savings Plans for larger discounts at scale.

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