AWS Step Functions
AWS Step Functions orchestrates workflows for distributed applications by managing state transitions across various services. It handles the complex logic required to coordinate tasks, ensuring that steps execute in the correct order and that errors are managed properly. This service acts as the central nervous system for serverless architectures, linking Lambda functions, DynamoDB, and other AWS resources into a cohesive, stateful process.
It suits teams building event-driven systems who need reliable coordination without managing infrastructure. The pricing model offers an always-free tier, but costs kick in at $1.00 per 1M requests. While the free tier is generous, high-volume applications can incur significant charges quickly. This pay-per-request structure means you only pay for what you use, but it requires careful monitoring of request counts to keep budget expectations realistic for large-scale deployments.
- Free tier Yes
- Starting price from $1.00 per 1M requests
- Regions 15 · 6 continents
- SLA uptime 99.99%
- Compliance 13 certifications
- Provider health A
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- compute99.99%
- database99.99%
- networking99.99%
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15 regions across 6 continents
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
- Oceania
- South America
Pricing tiers 3
| Tier / Plan | Price | Unit | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| USE1-StepFunctions-Request | $1.00 | per 1M requests | us-east-1 |
| USE1-StepFunctions-GB-Second | $4.56 | per 1M GB-seconds | us-east-1 |
| USE1-StateTransition | $25.00 | per 1M State Transitions | us-east-1 |
Prices in USD. Micro-prices are quoted per 1M units; "< $0.000001" marks rates below our stored precision. Subject to change — check the provider's official page.