AWS · Compute

Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling

Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling adjusts compute capacity dynamically to match real-time demand. It automatically adds or removes instances based on traffic spikes or drops, ensuring your workloads have enough resources during peaks and don’t waste money during lulls. This automation handles the heavy lifting of maintaining instance health and balancing load across your infrastructure.

This service suits teams managing variable workloads on AWS who need automated capacity management. The main trade-off is the lack of a free tier and a "contact" pricing model, meaning you must engage sales directly for costs. Without transparent upfront rates, budgeting requires direct communication with AWS rather than relying on standard public pricing pages.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Contact sales
• Regions 15 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A