Amazon Lightsail
Bundled AWS virtual servers at fixed prices
Amazon Lightsail is the simplified virtual server service from Amazon Web Services, sold as monthly bundles that combine compute, SSD storage and data transfer. Its $5 Linux bundle includes 2 vCPUs, 512 MB of memory, a 20 GB SSD and 1 TB of transfer, with IPv6-only bundles from $3.50.
| Pricing from | $5/month ($3.50 IPv6 only) |
| Best for | Small businesses that may grow into wider AWS services |
| Website | aws.amazon.com/lightsail/ |
Amazon Lightsail pricing
Starts at $5. Pricing as Lister records it: $5/month ($3.50 IPv6 only)
Prices change: check Amazon Lightsail's own pricing page before you buy.
Strengths and trade-offs
- Fixed bundles with transfer included
- Easy path into other AWS services
- Only 512 MB of memory at entry
- Half transfer allowance in some regions
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Questions about Amazon Lightsail
How much does Amazon Lightsail cost?
Amazon Lightsail's pricing, as Lister records it: $5/month ($3.50 IPv6 only).
Who is Amazon Lightsail best for?
Amazon Lightsail is best for small businesses that may grow into wider AWS services.
Where does Amazon Lightsail rank?
Amazon Lightsail is ranked #4 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers (Lister Score 92.7).
What are the best alternatives to Amazon Lightsail?
The closest alternatives on Lister are DigitalOcean (#1 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers), Vultr (#2 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers) and Akamai Cloud (#3 in Top 10 VPS Hosting Providers).
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