VPN Gateway (VPN)
Alibaba Cloud VPN Gateway enables secure connectivity to Virtual Private Clouds. This networking service allows organizations to establish private, encrypted tunnels for data transmission. It is primarily used to extend on-premises networks into the cloud or to link separate cloud environments securely. The service operates on a pay-as-you-go pricing model, meaning users are billed based on actual usage rather than a fixed subscription fee.
Choose this solution when you need to connect securely to a VPC without managing complex infrastructure. It is suitable for hybrid cloud architectures requiring private network extensions. However, note that there is no free tier available for this service. Users must be prepared for pay-as-you-go costs from the start, as no initial free usage period or credits are provided for testing or small-scale deployments.