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AWS Free Tier (Free plan)

AWS · Credits · checked Nov 9, 2026 today

Sign up Docs and limits

$100 in credits at sign-up and up to $100 more for trying key services, on a Free plan that closes after 6 months.

What you get
Up to $200 credits, 6 months
Lasts
6 months
Card needed
Not stated
Credits
$100 at sign-up + up to $100 earned
Duration
6 months, or until credits run out
Services
Select services on the Free plan
Charges
None unless you move to the Paid plan
Who can get it
New AWS customers (accounts created on or after July 15, 2025).
When you create a new AWS Free Tier account, you get $100 in credits immediately. As you explore key services, you can earn up to $100 more. That's up to $200 over 6 months.
From aws.amazon.com , checked Nov 9, 2026.

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History

  • Changed1 year ago

    Up to $200 in credits on a 6-month Free plan

    12-month free trials on select services to Up to $200 in credits on a 6-month Free plan

    New accounts get $100 at sign-up plus up to $100 for trying services; accounts created before July 15, 2025 stay on the legacy Free Tier.

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