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Chapter 26 · AWS Billing And Cost Management
Subchapter 26.9
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AWS transitioned from time-based to credit-based free tier on July 15, 2025:
| Account Type | Model |
|---|
| Details |
|---|
| Legacy (before July 15, 2025) | 12-month free tier + Always Free | Original offers, complete naturally. Always Free services available. |
| Free Plan (after July 15, 2025) | $200 credits for 6 months | No charges during free period. Upgrade to Paid Plan after. Always Free services available. |
| Paid Plan (after July 15, 2025) | $200 credits for 6 months | Charged for usage exceeding credits. Always Free services available. |
~30 Always Free services remain available indefinitely for all account types.
aws freetier get-account-plan-state — determine account type and eligibilityaws freetier get-free-tier-usage — check current usage for active servicesgetFreeTierUsage only returns services with usage > 0. Missing service means either no free tier offer exists OR customer hasn’t used it yet.# Check account plan state
aws freetier get-account-plan-state
# Check current free tier usage
aws freetier get-free-tier-usage