AWS Directory Service Pricing Calculator - Managed Microsoft AD Cost Estimator
Estimate AWS Managed Microsoft AD pricing for Standard, Enterprise, and Hybrid editions with domain controller hours, directory sharing, and Enterprise multi-region replication.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does AWS Managed Microsoft AD Standard Edition cost?
In us-east-1, Standard Edition domain controllers are $0.06/hour each. Because each managed directory includes two domain controllers by default, a single always-on Standard directory costs about $87.60 per month before optional sharing.
How much does AWS Managed Microsoft AD Enterprise Edition cost?
In us-east-1, Enterprise Edition domain controllers are $0.20/hour each, so the default two-controller directory costs about $292.00 per month before sharing or replication charges.
Does the AWS Directory Service free trial cover sharing or replication?
No. The 30-day limited free trial applies to up to 1,500 domain controller hours across eligible managed directories. Directory sharing hourly charges and Enterprise multi-region replication data transfer are billed separately and do not qualify for the trial.
What is the difference between Enterprise and Hybrid Edition pricing?
Both editions target larger environments, but Hybrid Edition extends an existing Active Directory forest into AWS and uses a different domain controller hourly rate. Enterprise Edition also supports the published multi-region replication pricing modeled by this calculator.
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