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Amazon Lightsail
AWS's simplified VPS with predictable flat-rate cloud instances.
4.3· 59 reviews· via G2Founded 2016 · Seattle, WA
What is Amazon Lightsail?
Amazon Lightsail is AWS's simplified virtual private server service offering pre-configured instances at predictable flat monthly rates. It bundles compute, storage, networking, and optional databases for developers and small businesses who want an easy on-ramp to AWS without complex configuration.
Best known for: Simplified flat-rate VPS hosting on AWS
Key features
- Flat-rate VPS instances
- Pre-built app and OS blueprints
- Bundled storage and data transfer
- Managed databases and load balancers
- Static IPs and DNS management
- Easy path to broader AWS
Who Amazon Lightsail is best for
- Simple cloud VPS on AWS
- Developers wanting predictable pricing
- Dev, test, and app hosting
Ideal team: Developers and small teams who want AWS reliability without full EC2 complexity or billing.
Amazon Lightsail pricing
512 MB
$5/flat / mo
- 512 MB RAM
- 20 GB SSD
- 1 TB transfer
Popular
2 GB
$12/flat / mo
- 2 GB RAM
- 60 GB SSD
- 3 TB transfer
4 GB
$24/flat / mo
- 4 GB RAM
- 80 GB SSD
- 4 TB transfer
8 GB
$44/flat / mo
- 8 GB RAM
- 160 GB SSD
- 5 TB transfer
Costs to watch before you commit
- Data transfer overages billed per GB beyond the bundle
- Public IPv4 adds cost vs. cheaper IPv6-only instances
- No managed support; you administer the server yourself
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