AWS EFS Pricing (2026)
Managed file storage provides shared file systems accessible from multiple compute instances. Compatible with NFS and SMB protocols, it simplifies migration of file-based workloads to the cloud. Starting from $0.0080/hr ($5.84/mo) for Storage.
Key Features
- ✓NFS and/or SMB protocol support
- ✓Automatic scaling to petabytes
- ✓Built-in replication and high availability
- ✓Multiple performance tiers
Common Use Cases
Shared Application Data
Provide shared storage for application configurations, content, and data across multiple instances.
Home Directories
Cloud-based home directories for virtual desktops and development environments.
Legacy App Migration
Migrate on-premises file-based applications to the cloud without code changes.
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 $0.0080/hr ($5.84/mo) for Storage.
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Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
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How EFS 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 EFS offers 10 pricing tiers from $0.008000/hr to $6.00/hr in the US East region.
Compare tiers by specs and price to find the best fit for your workload.
By Instance Family
- ●Storage: 9 tiers, $0.008000/hr – $0.3000/hr
- ●Provisioned Throughput: 1 tier at $6.00/hr
Monthly Cost Examples
AWS EFS Free Tier
Free limit: 5 GB. Available for the first 12 months after account creation, then standard on-demand pricing applies.
Free Tier Comparison
| Provider | Service | Free Offering | Duration | Limit |
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| AWS | EFS | Standard storage | 12 months | 5 GB |
| Azure | Azure Files | Transaction optimized | 12 months | 100 GB |
| GCP | Filestore | None | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS EFS?
AWS EFS 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 EFS cost per month?
Prices range from $5.84/month for Storage to $4,380.00/month for Provisioned Throughput on On-Demand pricing in us-east-1.
Does AWS EFS have a free tier?
AWS offers various free tier options. Check the official AWS pricing page for the most current free tier details for EFS.
How many AWS EFS pricing tiers are available?
There are 100 pricing tiers available for AWS EFS. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does AWS EFS offer?
AWS EFS 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 is cloud storage pricing calculated?
Cloud storage costs include three components: storage capacity (per GB/month), API requests (PUT, GET, LIST operations), and data transfer out (egress). Infrequent-access and archive tiers offer lower storage costs but charge higher retrieval fees, making them ideal for data accessed less than once a month.
Are there data transfer costs for cloud storage?
Yes. Ingress (uploading data) is typically free, but egress (downloading or transferring data out) is charged per GB. Costs vary by provider and destination — transfers within the same region are cheapest, while cross-region and internet-bound transfers cost more.