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Backup storage$0.05/GB-Month/moCold storage backup$0.05/GB-Month/moRestore$0.02/GB-Month/mo
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Backup search
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Backup storage$0.6/yr
Cold storage backup$0.6/yr
Restore$0.24/yr
Cold storage restore$0.36/yr
Restore testing evaluations$0.015/yr
Restore testing storage$0.24/yr
Cross-Region data transfer$0.48/yr
Backup search$0.84/yr
Backup evaluations$0.015/yr
Malware protectionCustom
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AWS Backup costs $0.00 to $0.07 per GB-Month as of July 2026, with 10 plans available. Plans: Backup storage at $0.05/GB-Month, Cold storage backup at $0.05/GB-Month, Restore at $0.02/GB-Month, Cold storage restore at $0.03/GB-Month, Restore testing evaluations at $0.00125/GB-Month, Restore testing storage at $0.02/GB-Month, Cross-Region data transfer at $0.04/GB-Month, Backup search at $0.07/GB-Month, and Backup evaluations at $0.00125/GB-Month. Enterprise pricing is available on request. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

AWS Backup offers 10 pricing tiers: Backup storage, Cold storage backup, Restore, Cold storage restore, Restore testing evaluations, Restore testing storage, Cross-Region data transfer, Backup search, Backup evaluations, Malware protection. Paid plans include Backup storage at $0.05/GB-Month, Cold storage backup at $0.05/GB-Month, Restore at $0.02/GB.

Compared to other backup & recovery software, AWS Backup is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

  • 8 documented hidden costs beyond list price
  • G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of Jul 2026)
Last verified: | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews

How much does AWS Backup cost?

AWS Backup pricing starts at $0.00/GB-Month across 10 plans, with enterprise pricing available on request. Plans include Backup storage at $0.05/GB-Month, Cold storage backup at $0.05/GB-Month, Restore at $0.02/GB-Month, Cold storage restore at $0.03/GB-Month, Restore testing evaluations at $0.00/GB-Month, Restore testing storage at $0.02/GB-Month, Cross-Region data transfer at $0.04/GB-Month, Backup search at $0.07/GB-Month, Backup evaluations at $0.00/GB-Month, Malware protection (custom pricing).

AWS Backup Pricing Overview

AWS Backup has 10 pricing plans ranging from $0.00 to $0.07/GB-Month. The Backup storage plan costs $0.05/GB-Month. The Cold storage backup plan costs $0.05/GB-Month. The Restore plan costs $0.02/GB-Month. The Cold storage restore plan costs $0.03/GB-Month. The Restore testing evaluations plan costs $0.00/GB-Month. The Restore testing storage plan costs $0.02/GB-Month. The Cross-Region data transfer plan costs $0.04/GB-Month. The Backup search plan costs $0.07/GB-Month. The Backup evaluations plan costs $0.00/GB-Month. The Malware protection plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote.

There are at least 8 documented hidden costs beyond AWS Backup's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in June 13, 2026 from 1 independent source.

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AWS Backup offers various pricing tiers based on usage. These include backup storage, cold storage, restore operations, and data transfer.

Pricing is calculated per GB-Month for storage and per GB for restores, with specific rates for different services like cold storage and cross-region transfers.

How AWS Backup Pricing Compares

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TrustRadius 8.5out of 10 (885)
G2 4.6out of 5 (21)
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How AWS Backup Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
AWS Backup $0.00125/GB-Month $0.07/GB-Month
Acronis $4.17/month $10.42/month
Backblaze Free $99/month
Carbonite $4.91/month $83.33/month
Druva Custom Custom
IDrive Free $19.99/per month

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8 AWS Backup Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, AWS Backup has at least 8 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 8 hidden costs
  • Backup Storage Pricing $0.05 per GB-month (EBS warm), $0.0125 per GB-month (EBS cold), $0.10 per GB-month (DynamoDB warm), $0.03 per GB-month (DynamoDB cold), $0.021 per GB-month (Aurora warm), ~$0.035/GB-month (S3 low-cost warm), 30% lower (S3 low-cost warm)
    critical 1 source
    industry "Some services, including EFS, S3, VMware, SAP HANA on EC2, and Timestream, are billed per GB-day, meaning even short-lived backups can incur a full day's charges."
  • Restore Costs $0.02 per GB (warm storage), $0.03 per GB (EBS cold file-level), $0.50 per request (item-level), $25 (5 million S3 PUT requests)
    high 1 source
    industry "Restoring S3 backups also incurs S3 PUT request charges, which can be significant for a large number of small objects (e.g., 5 million restored objects could add $25 in PUT requests)."
  • Cross-Region Data Transfer $0.02-$0.04/GB
    high 1 source
    industry "Restoring S3 backups also incurs S3 PUT request charges, which can be significant for a large number of small objects (e.g., 5 million restored objects could add $25 in PUT requests)."
  • API Charges
    medium 1 source
    industry "API Charges: For S3 backups, hidden costs include S3 GET and LIST API request charges (billed by S3, not AWS Backup) and EventBridge event charges for backup event processing."
  • Minimum Object Size
    medium 1 source
    industry "Minimum Object Size: S3 backups have a 128 KB minimum object size for pricing, meaning small objects can cost disproportionately more."
  • Early Deletion Penalties
    medium 1 source
    industry "Backups deleted before this period incur a pro-rated charge for the remaining days."
  • Backup Search and Audit Manager $1.25 per 1000 evaluations per account per region
    medium 1 source
    industry "Backup Search and Audit Manager: * Backup search is billed for indexed backups at the time of indexing, storage of the backup indexes, and for searching."
  • Malware Protection
    low 1 source
    industry "Malware Protection: If enabled, malware protection via Amazon GuardDuty is charged per GB scanned."
Tip

Ask your AWS Backup sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Intelligence sourced from 3 independent sources
industry TrustRadius Enterprise reviews G2 B2B reviews
Key claims include inline source attribution. Data verified against multiple independent sources. 8 source citations total.

AWS Backup Contract Terms

AWS Backup contracts do not auto-renew. Changes require advance notice. These terms are sourced from verified buyer experiences.

Contract Terms
Minimum Commitment 90 days for cold storage (EBS, S3 Standard-IA, Glacier Instant Retrieval); 30 days for S3 Standard-IA

AWS Backup Pricing FAQ

01 What is the price for backup storage?

Backup storage is priced at $0.05 per GB-Month.

02 What is the cost for restoring data from cold storage?

Restoring data from cold storage costs $0.03 per GB.

03 Is there a custom pricing option?

Yes, Malware protection has custom pricing.

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