> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Cost Structure > This guide explains the cost structure and pricing for AWS CodePipeline, including Free Tier allowances and associated costs for CI/CD services. 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.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752862549/notes-assets/images/AWS-CodePipeline-CICD-Pipeline-Cost-Structure/timeline-free-to-paid-service-pipelines.jpg) 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 Pipelines | Free Tier | Monthly 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.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752862550/notes-assets/images/AWS-CodePipeline-CICD-Pipeline-Cost-Structure/pricing-model-active-pipelines-diagram.jpg) ## 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.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752862552/notes-assets/images/AWS-CodePipeline-CICD-Pipeline-Cost-Structure/free-vs-paid-source-build-services-diagram.jpg) Below, find detailed pricing for the most common AWS services in a CodePipeline. ### AWS CodeCommit AWS CodeCommit is a fully managed Git repository service. | Feature | Free Tier | Price After Free Tier | | ---------------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ | | Active users | 5 users/month | \$1 per additional active user/month | | Repositories | Up to 1,000 (can request 2,500) | Included in Free Tier | | Storage | 50 GB/month | \$0.06 per GB/month | | API GET requests | 10,000 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 | Metric | Free Tier | Price After Free Tier | | ------------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | | Build minutes | 100 minutes/month | Varies by compute type ($0.005–$0.10/min) | | Compute tiers | general1.small, arm1.small | Higher 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.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752862552/notes-assets/images/AWS-CodePipeline-CICD-Pipeline-Cost-Structure/build-duration-compute-type-options.jpg) 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.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752862553/notes-assets/images/AWS-CodePipeline-CICD-Pipeline-Cost-Structure/aws-codedeploy-ec2-onpremise-diagram.jpg) 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.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752862554/notes-assets/images/AWS-CodePipeline-CICD-Pipeline-Cost-Structure/aws-ec2-logo-factors-list.jpg) 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** | Model | Description | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Free Tier | 750 hours/month on Linux/Windows micro instances (12 months) | | On-Demand | Pay-per-hour (or per-second) with no commitment | | Spot Instances | Up to 90% discount; can be reclaimed with a 2-minute warning | | Savings Plans | Up to 72% discount for 1- or 3-year commitments | | Dedicated Hosts | Single-tenant hardware for compliance or specific licensing requirements | ## Summary of Monthly CI/CD Costs | Service | Free Tier | Cost After Free Tier | | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | | CodePipeline | 1 active pipeline | \$1 per additional pipeline/month | | CodeCommit | 5 active users, 1,000 repos, 50 GB, 10k GETs | $1/user, $0.06/GB, \$0.001/GET | | CodeBuild | 100 build minutes, small compute tiers | $0.005–$0.10 per build minute | | CodeDeploy | EC2 deployments free; on-premises \$0.02/update | – | | EC2 Instances | 750 hours micro instances (12 months) | Varies by type, region, pricing model | ## Links and References * [AWS CodePipeline Pricing](https://aws.amazon.com/codepipeline/pricing/) * [AWS CodeCommit Pricing](https://aws.amazon.com/codecommit/pricing/) * [AWS CodeBuild Pricing](https://aws.amazon.com/codebuild/pricing/) * [AWS CodeDeploy Pricing](https://aws.amazon.com/codedeploy/pricing/) * [Amazon EC2 Pricing](https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/pricing/)