AWS Free Tier 2025: Revolution!
Breakthrough Changes
AWS has revolutionized the Free Tier program with major changes starting from July 15, 2025:
Before (Old Free Tier)
- Only 12 months free
- No initial credit
- Complex usage tracking
- Easy to incur unexpected charges
Now (Free Tier 2025)
- $100 credit upon registration
- Additional $100 credit from 5 simple tasks
- 2 plan options to fit your needs
- 6-month protection from charges (Free Plan)
- 30+ Always Free services with unlimited duration
Overall Comparison
| Feature |
Old Free Tier |
Free Tier 2025 |
| Initial Credit |
$0 |
$100 |
| Additional Credit |
None |
$100 (from 5 tasks) |
| Protection Period |
12 months |
6 months (Free Plan) |
| Plan Options |
1 plan |
2 plans (Free/Paid) |
| Always Free |
Yes |
Yes (30+ services) |
| Auto-close Account |
No |
Yes (Free Plan) |