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Is AWS Lambda cheaper than EC2?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 5:40 pm

AWS Lambda is a compute service that enables you to run code without having to provision or manage servers. AWS Lambda functions run in the cloud, using the same infrastructure and reliability that AWS provides.

PRO TIP: AWS Lambda is cheaper than EC2 only if you use it for what it is designed for: infrequent, event-driven compute tasks. If you use Lambda for CPU-intensive tasks or tasks that run continuously, you will likely see a higher cost with Lambda than with EC2.

AWS Lambda is priced at $5.00 per hour, which is lower than the $0.15 per hour charged for running EC2 instances.

However, you must pay for the underlying compute resources used by AWS Lambda, which can add up. Additionally, you must pay for the associated storage and compute resources used by the Lambda functions.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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