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AWS Amplify Hosting free tier

AWS hosting for static and server-rendered web apps, deployed from Git.

Checked against AWS Amplify Hosting's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What AWS Amplify Hosting's free plan gives you

New AWS accounts get monthly free build minutes, storage, data transfer and SSR requests under the AWS Free Tier.

AWS Amplify Hosting free plan limits
LimitFree plan
Build minutes1,000 / month
Storage5 GB
Data served15 GB / month
SSR requests500,000 / month
SSR duration100 GB-hours / month

The catch

It is a time-limited new-account offer, not a forever-free plan.

Pros and cons

Good

  • Next.js SSR support
  • Ties into other AWS services
  • Branch previews

Watch out

  • Free only for new accounts
  • Only 15 GB free transfer
  • AWS billing is complex

How to start on AWS Amplify Hosting

  1. 1

    Create an AWS account and choose the free plan

  2. 2

    Open the Amplify console and click Deploy an app

  3. 3

    Connect your Git provider and branch

  4. 4

    Confirm build settings and deploy

AWS Amplify Hosting: questions

Is AWS Amplify Hosting free?

New AWS accounts get monthly free build minutes, storage, data transfer and SSR requests under the AWS Free Tier. Free plan ends: Free plan up to 6 months; credits within 12 months.

Does AWS Amplify Hosting need a credit card?

Yes, AWS Amplify Hosting asks for a card when you sign up.

What is the catch with AWS Amplify Hosting's free plan?

It is a time-limited new-account offer, not a forever-free plan.

Can I use my own domain on AWS Amplify Hosting for free?

Yes, you can connect your own domain on the free plan. You also get a free address at *.amplifyapp.com.

What are the best free alternatives to AWS Amplify Hosting?

Cloudflare Workers, Deno Deploy, Northflank. Compare their limits on this page or open each one for details.

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