AWS web hosting pricing per month can start at around $5, but the final bill depends on the services and resources your website uses. AWS follows a pay-as-you-go pricing model, so you normally pay for server time, storage, traffic, backups, and other selected features.
Amazon Lightsail Monthly Pricing
Amazon Lightsail is one of the easiest and most predictable choices for beginners. Its lowest Linux server plan with a public IPv4 address starts at approximately $5 per month. Windows server plans start at about $9.50 per month. Lightsail charges by the hour but limits the charge to the selected plan’s maximum monthly price.
A small WordPress blog, portfolio, or business website may work well on a basic Lightsail plan. Websites with more visitors may require a larger plan with extra memory and processing power.
Amazon EC2 Monthly Cost
Amazon EC2 hosting does not have one fixed monthly price. EC2 charges according to the server type and the number of seconds or hours it runs. You may also pay separately for storage, backups, databases, and outgoing data transfer.
EC2 gives you more control, but its monthly cost can be harder for beginners to predict.
Amazon S3 Website Hosting Cost
Amazon S3 hosting can be an affordable option for a static website. S3 Standard storage starts at about $0.023 per GB per month in some AWS regions. However, file requests, traffic, domain services, and content delivery may add to the bill.
A basic website may cost around $5 to $20 per month, while a busy or complex website can cost much more. New AWS customers may receive up to $200 in credits for a limited period.
Before launching your website, use the AWS Pricing Calculator and create billing alerts. This will help you estimate expenses and avoid unexpected monthly charges.