AWS Lambda Pricing (2026)
Serverless functions let you run code without provisioning servers. You pay only for the compute time consumed, billed in millisecond increments. Ideal for event-driven architectures and microservices. Lambda supports up to 10 GB memory, 15-minute timeout, and SnapStart for Java cold start optimization. Starting from $0.0250/hr ($18.29/mo) for Serverless.
Key Features
- ✓Zero server management - deploy code, not infrastructure
- ✓Pay per invocation and compute time (millisecond billing)
- ✓Auto-scales from zero to thousands of concurrent executions
- ✓Multiple runtime support: Node.js, Python, Go, Java, .NET, and more
- ✓Native integration with cloud events (queues, storage, HTTP)
Common Use Cases
API Backends
Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs that scale automatically with request volume.
Event Processing
Process events from queues, storage uploads, database changes, and IoT devices.
Scheduled Tasks
Run cron jobs and scheduled data processing without managing always-on servers.
Data Transformation
Transform and enrich data in real-time as it flows between services.
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 $0.0250/hr ($18.29/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 Lambda 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 Lambda offers 16 pricing tiers from $0.0250/hr to $1.91/hr in the US East region.
Compare tiers by specs and price to find the best fit for your workload.
By Instance Family
- ●Serverless: 16 tiers, $0.0250/hr – $1.91/hr
Cost Optimization Tips
- ✓With 16 available tiers, right-sizing your instance to match actual usage is key to cost optimization.
Monthly Cost Examples
AWS Lambda Free Tier
Free limit: 1M requests, 400K GB-sec/mo. This free tier never expires and renews monthly.
Free Tier Comparison
| Provider | Service | Free Offering | Duration | Limit |
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| AWS | Lambda | Requests + compute | Always | 1M requests, 400K GB-sec/mo |
| Azure | Functions | Consumption plan | Always | 1M executions/mo |
| GCP | Cloud Functions | Invocations + compute | Always | 2M invocations, 400K GB-sec/mo |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS Lambda?
AWS Lambda 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 Lambda cost per month?
Prices range from $18.29/month for Serverless to $1,390.74/month for Serverless on On-Demand pricing in us-east-1.
Does AWS Lambda have a free tier?
AWS offers various free tier options. Check the official AWS pricing page for the most current free tier details for Lambda.
How many AWS Lambda pricing tiers are available?
There are 100 pricing tiers available for AWS Lambda. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does AWS Lambda offer?
AWS Lambda 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.
When does serverless become more expensive than a dedicated instance?
Serverless is typically cheaper for sporadic or bursty workloads under ~1 million invocations per month. Once sustained utilization exceeds 30-40% of a dedicated instance, a reserved VM or container usually costs less. Profile your actual request patterns before committing to either model.