Amazon Lightsail (AWS)
AWS Simplified for Everyone
Amazon Lightsail offers simplified VPS hosting built on AWS infrastructure, launched in 2016 to provide easy entry into Amazon's cloud platform. Known for predictable pricing, user-friendly interface, and AWS integration, Lightsail makes enterprise cloud accessible to everyone.
Why Choose Amazon Lightsail (AWS)?
AWS Infrastructure
Built on Amazon's enterprise-grade cloud with global reach and proven reliability.
Predictable Pricing
Simple monthly pricing with bundled bandwidth, no surprise charges or complex billing.
Easy AWS Integration
Seamlessly connect to AWS services like S3, RDS, and Lambda as your needs grow.
Global Availability
Deploy across multiple AWS regions worldwide with automatic snapshots and backups.
Pros & Cons
๐ Advantages
- โ Simple pricing with no hidden costs
- โ AWS reliability and infrastructure
- โ User-friendly management console
- โ Easy path to full AWS services
- โ Managed databases and load balancers included
- โ Global data center presence
๐ Disadvantages
- โ More expensive than budget providers
- โ Limited customization vs full AWS
- โ Bandwidth overages can be costly
- โ Requires AWS account setup
๐ฏ Best For
Features & Specifications
๐ Locations
๐ Support
โ๏ธ Features
๐ณ Billing
๐ SLA
๐ป OS Support
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lightsail differ from EC2?
Can I migrate from Lightsail to EC2?
Does Lightsail include backups?
What operating systems does Lightsail support?
Amazon Lightsail (AWS) Plans (18)
View All โ| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Price/mo | Visit |
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| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 512MB (IPv4) (Monthly) | 2 Cores Shared | 512 MB | 20 GB SSD | 1 TB | $5.00 | Visit* |
| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 1GB (IPv4) (Monthly) | 2 Cores Shared | 1 GB | 40 GB SSD | 2 TB | $7.00 | Visit* |
| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 2GB (IPv4) (Monthly) | 2 Cores Shared | 2 GB | 60 GB SSD | 3 TB | $12.00 | Visit* |
| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 4GB (IPv4) (Monthly) | 2 Cores Shared | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | 4 TB | $24.00 | Visit* |
| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 8GB (IPv4) (Monthly) | 2 Cores Shared | 8 GB | 160 GB SSD | 5 TB | $44.00 | Visit* |
| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 16GB (IPv4) (Monthly) | 4 Cores Shared | 16 GB | 320 GB SSD | 6 TB | $84.00 | Visit* |
| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 32GB (IPv4) (Monthly) | 8 Cores Shared | 32 GB | 640 GB SSD | 7 TB | $164.00 | Visit* |
| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 64GB (IPv4) (Monthly) | 16 Cores Shared | 64 GB | 1280 GB SSD | 8 TB | $384.00 | Visit* |
| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 128GB (IPv4) (Monthly) | 32 Cores Shared | 128 GB | 1280 GB SSD | 9 TB | $884.00 | Visit* |
| AWS Lightsail Linux/Unix 512MB (IPv6) (Monthly) | 2 Cores Shared | 512 MB | 20 GB SSD | 1 TB | $3.50 | Visit* |
About Amazon Lightsail (AWS)
Launched in 2016, Amazon Lightsail was designed to simplify AWS for developers and small businesses who need cloud servers without the complexity of full AWS services. Built on the same reliable infrastructure as EC2, Lightsail offers VPS instances with predictable monthly pricing, bundled bandwidth, and an intuitive management console. Users benefit from seamless AWS integration, allowing easy scaling to advanced AWS services as needs grow. Lightsail includes managed databases, load balancers, and CDN, making it a comprehensive platform for web applications and development projects.