# The AWS Free Tier — AWS

Source: https://www.geekswithgeeks.com/en/aws/aws-free-tier

> Trying AWS services without a surprise bill, if you watch usage.

## Three kinds of free

**Always free** offers (small limits, forever, e.g. some Lambda requests). **12 months free** offers for new accounts (e.g. a small EC2 instance). **Short-term trials** for specific services.

## Watch your usage

Free tier limits are per-service and reset monthly — exceed them and you're billed normally. Check the Billing dashboard's free tier usage page regularly, especially while learning.