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Estimate your monthly and annual cost for AWS RDS based on team size. Compare 3 plans side-by-side, then jump straight to cheaper alternatives if the total looks high.

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Independent, no affiliate·3 plans
Team size
10seats
150100200
Free Tier
Free
Free
  • 750 hours/month
  • 20 GB storage
  • 20 GB backup
  • Single-AZ only
On-Demand
Free
Free
  • Pay per hour
  • No commitment
  • All instance types
  • Multi-AZ available
Best fit for 10 seats
Reserved
$2.50
Flat monthly rate
Annual cost: $30/yr
  • Significant discount
  • Predictable costs
  • Partial upfront option
  • All instance types
See full AWS RDS pricingEstimates exclude taxes, add-ons, and discounts. Verify with AWS RDS before purchase.
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AWS RDS pricing FAQ

How much does AWS RDS cost?

AWS RDS offers 3 plans. The lowest paid tier starts at $2.5/month. Use the calculator above to estimate your total monthly and annual cost based on team size, or read our AWS RDS pricing breakdown for hidden costs.

Is the AWS RDS pricing calculator accurate?

The calculator uses AWS RDS's published list prices. Final pricing may include taxes, regional adjustments, annual discounts, or volume negotiation not reflected here. Verify the final number with AWS RDS before purchase.

Are there cheaper alternatives to AWS RDS?

Yes. Toolradar tracks direct competitors that solve the same problem at a different price point. See our AWS RDS alternatives page for side-by-side cost comparisons, or browse our best managed databases ranking.

Methodology. Plan data is parsed from AWS RDS's public pricing page and refreshed by Toolradar editors. Figures are estimates: AWS RDS pricing can change, may include taxes, regional adjustments, or volume discounts not reflected here. Toolradar receives no commission from AWS RDS; our editorial policy explains how we stay independent. Always verify final pricing with AWS RDS before purchase.