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) |