When should I use spot/preemptible instances?

Spot instances offer 60-90% savings but can be interrupted with short notice. They're ideal for batch processing, CI/CD pipelines, and fault-tolerant applications. Not recommended for databases or stateful services.

How is data transfer charged?

Inbound data is typically free. Outbound data (to internet or other regions) is charged per GB after a small free allowance (usually 100GB/month). Cross-region and cross-cloud transfers can significantly increase costs.

Which storage type should I choose?

SSD for high-performance workloads (databases, applications). HDD for bulk storage with moderate access. Archive/cold storage for backups and rarely accessed data with retrieval fees.

Are these prices exact?

These are industry-average estimates. Actual prices vary by region, specific instance types, negotiated discounts, and current market conditions. Use official cloud provider calculators for precise quotes.

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Cloud Cost Calculator

Calculate cloud computing costs for compute instances, storage, and data transfer. Compare pricing across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud with different pricing models.

Compute Resources

Number of Instances

vCPUs per Instance

RAM per Instance

Hours per Month

Pricing Model

Storage & Data Transfer

Storage Size

Storage Type

Data Transfer (Outbound)

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Estimate Your Cloud Infrastructure Costs

Our Cloud Cost Calculator helps businesses and developers estimate monthly cloud computing expenses. Compare costs across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for compute, storage, and data transfer with different pricing models.

Understanding Cloud Pricing

Cloud costs consist of three main components: compute (vCPUs and RAM), storage (SSD, HDD, or archive), and data transfer (outbound bandwidth). Different pricing models like on-demand, reserved instances, and spot pricing offer varying cost-benefit tradeoffs based on your workload requirements.

Cloud Cost Formula

Total Cost = Compute + Storage + Data Transfer

Why Calculate Cloud Costs?

Budget Planning

Accurately forecast monthly and annual cloud infrastructure expenses.

Compare Providers

Evaluate costs across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for your specific workload.

Optimize Pricing

Choose the right pricing model (on-demand, reserved, spot) to minimize costs.

Right-Size Resources

Understand the cost impact of different compute and storage configurations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

On-demand instances are pay-as-you-go with no commitment but higher hourly rates. Reserved instances require 1-3 year commitments but offer 30-60% savings. Choose reserved for steady-state workloads and on-demand for variable or temporary needs.