Server Load Balancer (SLB)
Alibaba Cloud Server Load Balancer distributes incoming network traffic across multiple backend resources. This service helps ensure high availability and reliability for applications by balancing the load among servers. It falls under the networking category and is designed to manage traffic flow efficiently without requiring complex manual configuration from the user side.
Choose this solution when you need to scale application availability across distributed instances. Be aware that there is no free tier available for this service. Costs start from $4.00 per hour on a pay-as-you-go basis, which may impact budget planning for smaller projects or low-traffic environments compared to providers offering free allowances.
Pricing Tiers 3
| Tier / Plan | Price | Unit | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenarios | $4.00 | per hour | us-east-1 |
| Service Scope | $4.00 | per hour | us-east-1 |
| Performance | $100.00 | per hour | 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 for current rates.
Alternatives on other providers
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