AWS CloudFront Pricing (2026)
Content delivery networks cache and serve content from edge locations worldwide, reducing latency for end users. Accelerate websites, APIs, and media delivery with built-in DDoS protection. CloudFront has 600+ edge locations and integrates natively with Lambda@Edge for serverless compute at the edge. Starting from $0.0000/hr ($0.00/mo) for Serverless.
Key Features
- ✓Global network of edge locations for low-latency delivery
- ✓HTTPS/TLS with custom domain and certificate support
- ✓Dynamic content acceleration and WebSocket support
- ✓Built-in DDoS protection
- ✓Real-time analytics and logging
Common Use Cases
Website Acceleration
Cache static assets and accelerate dynamic content for faster page load times worldwide.
Video Streaming
Deliver live and on-demand video with adaptive bitrate streaming at scale.
API Acceleration
Reduce API latency with edge caching and dynamic routing optimization.
On-Demand Pricing
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment. You are billed per hour of usage and can start or stop at any time. Hourly rates start at $0.0000/hr ($0.00/mo) for Serverless.
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Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
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How CloudFront Pricing Works
On-Demand
Pay per hour with no long-term commitment. Ideal for variable workloads and development environments.
Reserved / Committed Use
Commit to 1 or 3 years for significant discounts.
Spot / Preemptible
Use spare capacity at steep discounts. Best for fault-tolerant, batch, and stateless workloads.
Pricing Insights
Amazon CloudFront offers 3 pricing tiers from $0.000001/hr to $0.000050/hr in the US East region.
Compare tiers by specs and price to find the best fit for your workload.
By Instance Family
- ●Serverless: 2 tiers, $0.000001/hr – $0.000050/hr
- ●Request: 1 tier at $0.000001/hr
Monthly Cost Examples
AWS CloudFront Free Tier
Free limit: 1 TB/mo. This free tier never expires and renews monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS CloudFront?
AWS CloudFront is a cloud service offered by Amazon Web Services. It provides various configurations (26 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does AWS CloudFront cost per month?
Prices range from $0.00/month for Serverless to $0.04/month for Serverless on On-Demand pricing in us-east-1.
Does AWS CloudFront have a free tier?
AWS offers various free tier options. Check the official AWS pricing page for the most current free tier details for CloudFront.
How many AWS CloudFront pricing tiers are available?
There are 26 pricing tiers available for AWS CloudFront. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does AWS CloudFront offer?
AWS CloudFront offers On-Demand (pay-per-hour, no commitment), Reserved/Committed Use (1-3 year commitments for significant discounts), and in some cases Spot/Preemptible pricing for interruptible workloads at the lowest cost.
How do CDN and load balancer costs work?
CDN pricing is based on data transferred (per GB) and HTTP requests served, with rates varying by geographic region. Load balancers have an hourly base charge plus per-GB data processing fees. Both typically offer lower per-GB rates at higher volumes.