AWS Lightsail
by Amazon Web Services
Simplified cloud hosting from AWS with predictable pricing and easy setup
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Our verdict
AWS Lightsail provides simplified cloud hosting on AWS infrastructure with predictable monthly pricing, 1-click apps, and the option to scale to full AWS services.
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Score breakdown
Overall score
Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.
Expert review
CompareBestAI Team
Compare Best AI · Editorial Team
AWS Lightsail is Amazon's simplified cloud hosting, offering predictable monthly pricing without the complexity of full AWS. It provides VPS instances, managed databases, object storage, and CDN.
How we tested
Days tested
30 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·Instance setup
- ·WordPress deployment
- ·Performance benchmarking
- ·AWS integration
Method
Compared against DigitalOcean and Hetzner
Reviewer
CompareBestAI Team
Plans & pricing
$3.50 Plan
Small projects
- 512MB RAM
- 1 vCPU
- 20GB SSD
- 1TB bandwidth
- 3 months free
$5 Plan
Small sites
- 1GB RAM
- 1 vCPU
- 40GB SSD
- 2TB bandwidth
$20 Plan
Active sites
- 4GB RAM
- 2 vCPUs
- 80GB SSD
- 4TB bandwidth
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | AWS Lightsail | DigitalOcean | Hetzner |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS upgrade path |
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
AWS entry point
Simple hosting with upgrade path to full AWS
Predictable pricing
Fixed monthly cost unlike complex AWS billing
Less suited for
Best value
Hetzner and Vultr offer more resources per dollar
Non-AWS users
DigitalOcean has better UX for cloud beginners
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- ["[\"AWS services\", \"WordPress\", \"1-click apps\", \"Let's Encrypt\"]"]
Details
Category
Price
- $0/mo
Free version
Best for
- Simple VPS on AWS
- Small app hosting
- Quick infrastructure deployment
Frequently asked questions
AWS Lightsail
Infrastructure & Hosting
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Visit the AWS Lightsail website to explore plans and pricing.
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