Understanding The AWS Free Tier
In this article, we will explore the AWS free tier.
If you are new to AWS or planning to start using it, understanding how the free tier works is crucial to avoid unexpected charges.
Then, let us learn how it works. AWS offers mainly three types of tiers and they are:
1). Free trials
(2). 12 months free
(3). Always free
Let us treat them one after the other.
=> FREE TRIALS:
These are short-term opportunities to try specific services. The trial period begins the moment you start using the service.
You have to keep a close eye on the expiration date. Once the trial period ends, the service will automatically convert to the standard pay as you go model.
And failure to stop the service, then it will start billing on your account.
The next one is the:
=> 12 MONTHS FREE TIER:
This is a popular option, but there is a key requirement. And the requirement is that it is only available to new AWS customers.
For the first twelve months after creating your account, you can use some selected services for free, up to a certain usage limit. This is a great way to get hands-on experience after the 12 months.
After the 12 months, this service will also switch to a pay as you go model so be mindful of your usage to avoid unexpected charges.
Finally, we always have a free tier.
=> ALWAYS FREE TIER:
And this is exactly what it sounds like. They are always free to use indefinitely. However, there is a catch. Even with all these free services, there are still usage limits.
As long as you feel within those limits, you won’t incur any charges. But if you exceed the specified limits, you will incur charges based on pay as you go pricing.
It’s crucial to understand the limits for each always free service you are using.
So the free tiers are an excellent way to learn and experience with cloud computing.
Take Note: Remember to pay attention to this type of free tier and the duration, the usage limit to make it, make the most out of it, and avoid unexpected cost in your AWS account.
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