AWS Direct Connect Pricing (2026)
Dedicated network connections provide private, high-bandwidth links between your on-premises data center and cloud provider. They bypass the public internet for lower latency, consistent performance, and enhanced security. Direct Connect offers dedicated (1/10/100 Gbps) and hosted connections (50 Mbps–10 Gbps) through 100+ partner locations worldwide. Starting from $0.0300/hr ($21.90/mo) for Direct Connect.
Key Features
- ✓Private, dedicated bandwidth from 50 Mbps to 100 Gbps
- ✓Consistent network performance with low jitter and latency
- ✓Bypass public internet for security-sensitive workloads
- ✓Support for hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures
- ✓Redundant connections for high availability
Common Use Cases
Hybrid Cloud
Connect on-premises data centers to cloud resources with private, low-latency links for hybrid architectures.
Data Migration
Transfer large datasets to the cloud faster and more securely than over public internet connections.
Compliance Workloads
Meet regulatory requirements for data isolation by using private network connections that never traverse the public internet.
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 $0.0300/hr ($21.90/mo) for Direct Connect.
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| Direct Connect | $0.0600 | $43.80 |
| Direct Connect | $0.0800 | $58.40 |
| Direct Connect | $22.5000 | $16,425.00 |
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Pricing by Instance Family
Direct Connect
99 instance types available
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1 instance type available
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Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
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How Direct Connect 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 Direct Connect offers 15 pricing tiers from $0.0300/hr to $22.50/hr in the US East region.
Compare tiers by specs and price to find the best fit for your workload.
By Instance Family
- ●Direct Connect: 15 tiers, $0.0300/hr – $22.50/hr
Cost Optimization Tips
- ✓With 15 available tiers, right-sizing your instance to match actual usage is key to cost optimization.
Monthly Cost Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS Direct Connect?
AWS Direct Connect is a cloud service offered by Amazon Web Services. It provides various configurations (100 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does AWS Direct Connect cost per month?
Prices range from $21.90/month for Direct Connect to $16,425.00/month for Direct Connect on On-Demand pricing in us-east-1.
Does AWS Direct Connect have a free tier?
AWS offers various free tier options. Check the official AWS pricing page for the most current free tier details for Direct Connect.
How many AWS Direct Connect pricing tiers are available?
There are 100 pricing tiers available for AWS Direct Connect. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does AWS Direct Connect offer?
AWS Direct Connect 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.