AWS Pricing Costs

Discussions center on the high costs of AWS services, including complaints about overpaying, surprise bills, pricing gouging, and debates on whether AWS is cost-effective compared to alternatives.

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nostrademons Jul 13, 2018 View on HN

That should tell you a lot about the price you pay for using AWS.

m00x Nov 17, 2023 View on HN

What are you talking about. That's crazy spend for that app. AWS isn't that bad.

darkerside Jan 10, 2024 View on HN

I wonder how much AWS gouges them on price

TiredOfLife Dec 3, 2024 View on HN

Those that think aws is too cheap

oriettaxx Dec 16, 2021 View on HN

AWS appears to be expensive again

openplatypus Dec 5, 2022 View on HN

Makes you wonder how much you are overpaying on AWS.

sagichmal Mar 11, 2019 View on HN

Why isn't AWS paying to use it, then? It's not like they don't have the money?

slenk Dec 20, 2020 View on HN

AWS's offerings for this are NOT cheap

psz Jan 23, 2024 View on HN

Maybe they like paying AWS. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

xbar Nov 18, 2020 View on HN

Did anyone think AWS was about saving money?