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AWS CodePipeline (CI/CD Pipeline)

Basics of AWS CodePipeline

Cost Structure

In this guide, we dissect the AWS CodePipeline cost structure, explain the Free Tier allowances, and detail associated costs for common CI/CD services.

AWS CodePipeline Free Tier

AWS offers a Free Tier for CodePipeline, allowing you to try the service at no cost:

  • 1 active pipeline per month is free
  • An active pipeline has existed for > 30 days and processed at least one change
  • After 30 days, charges apply only if the pipeline remains active and processes changes
  • Only the first active pipeline is free; additional pipelines cost $1/month each

The image shows a timeline indicating a transition from a free to a paid service on day 30, with a series of numbered, color-coded active pipelines.

Note

You can create multiple pipelines, but only one remains free each month. Monitor your active pipelines to stay within the Free Tier.

Pricing After the Free Tier

Active PipelinesFree TierMonthly Charge
1✓$0
2–$1 (for the 2nd)
10–$9 (for pipelines 2–10)

For example, if you run 10 active pipelines, you pay $9/month for pipelines #2 through #10.

The image illustrates a pricing model for active pipelines, showing one free pipeline and additional pipelines costing $1 each, totaling $9 for nine paid pipelines.

Additional Service Costs in a CI/CD Workflow

A production-grade CI/CD pipeline often integrates multiple services, each with its own pricing:

  • Source repositories: AWS CodeCommit, GitHub, etc.
  • Build services: AWS CodeBuild, Jenkins
  • Artifact storage: Amazon S3
  • Deployment: AWS CodeDeploy, third-party tools

The image is a diagram comparing free and paid source and build services, featuring AWS CodeCommit, Amazon S3, AWS CodeBuild, GitHub, and Jenkins.

Below, find detailed pricing for the most common AWS services in a CodePipeline.

AWS CodeCommit

AWS CodeCommit is a fully managed Git repository service.

FeatureFree TierPrice After Free Tier
Active users5 users/month$1 per additional active user/month
RepositoriesUp to 1,000 (can request 2,500)Included in Free Tier
Storage50 GB/month$0.06 per GB/month
API GET requests10,000 requests/month$0.001 per GET request

An active user is any unique identity (root, IAM user/role, or federated user) that accesses CodeCommit in a month.

AWS CodeBuild

AWS CodeBuild charges based on build duration and compute type.

  • Build duration: billed per minute (rounded up)
  • Compute types: general1.small, arm1.small, and higher tiers
MetricFree TierPrice After Free Tier
Build minutes100 minutes/monthVaries by compute type ($0.005–$0.10/min)
Compute tiersgeneral1.small, arm1.smallHigher CPU/memory tiers available

The image shows two sections: "Build Duration" with 100 build minutes per month, and "Compute Type" with options for general1.small or arm1.small instance types.

Note

Choose the smallest compute tier that meets your performance needs to optimize costs.

AWS CodeDeploy

CodeDeploy automates application deployments to EC2 instances or on-premises servers.

  • EC2 deployments: no additional CodeDeploy fee
  • On-premises: $0.02 per instance update

The image is a diagram showing AWS CodeDeploy deploying to both AWS EC2 and an on-premise server.

Note

EC2 instances incur separate compute charges detailed in the next section.

AWS EC2 Instances

When deploying to Amazon EC2, you pay per instance based on:

The image shows the AWS EC2 logo and a list of four factors: Type, Region, Software loaded, and Pricing model.

  1. Instance type & size

    • CPU, memory, storage, and networking profile
    • Sizes: micro through xlarge and beyond

  2. Region

    • Regional pricing differences; always verify rates in the console

  3. Software loaded

    • Stock AMIs are free; Marketplace AMIs may include licensing fees

  4. Pricing model

    ModelDescription
    Free Tier750 hours/month on Linux/Windows micro instances (12 months)
    On-DemandPay-per-hour (or per-second) with no commitment
    Spot InstancesUp to 90% discount; can be reclaimed with a 2-minute warning
    Savings PlansUp to 72% discount for 1- or 3-year commitments
    Dedicated HostsSingle-tenant hardware for compliance or specific licensing requirements

Summary of Monthly CI/CD Costs

ServiceFree TierCost After Free Tier
CodePipeline1 active pipeline$1 per additional pipeline/month
CodeCommit5 active users, 1,000 repos, 50 GB, 10k GETs$1/user, $0.06/GB, $0.001/GET
CodeBuild100 build minutes, small compute tiers$0.005–$0.10 per build minute
CodeDeployEC2 deployments free; on-premises $0.02/update–
EC2 Instances750 hours micro instances (12 months)Varies by type, region, pricing model

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