AWS Config Pricing Calculator
Forecast configuration item and rule evaluation spend before org-wide recording goes live.
- No signup
- Instant results
- ~2 min
Rates reviewed
Read the full breakdown — Companion pricing guide covers billing dimensions, traps, and a 30-day cleanup plan.
Recording scope
us-east-1list rates, pricing as of 2026-07-09. Snapshot storage and Athena query costs are excluded. Source: AWS public pricing.
Who This Tool Is For
Compliance leads, cloud security teams, and FinOps owners enabling AWS Config across multi-account organizations.
Why We Built This Tool
Config charges scale with change velocity and evaluation volume, so broad recording plus high-frequency rule checks can spike spend quickly.
What Problem It Solves
- Over-recording. Capturing every resource type inflates configuration item charges without improving audit outcomes.
- Evaluation storms. Periodic and change-triggered checks overlap and duplicate spend.
- No per-account baseline. Teams launch org-wide controls without unit economics by account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are configuration items in AWS Config?
A configuration item is a recorded state change for a supported AWS resource. You pay per item recorded.
How are rule evaluations charged?
AWS Config bills rule evaluations separately from configuration items. More frequent checks increase evaluation volume.
What about conformance packs?
Conformance packs are priced by evaluations across included managed rules.
Can scoped recording reduce cost?
Yes. Recording only required resource types can materially reduce monthly configuration item volume.
Does this include Security Hub or Audit Manager cost?
No. This calculator focuses on AWS Config telemetry charges only.
How accurate is this estimate?
Use it for planning and compare against Cost Explorer after rollout. Actual costs depend on real resource churn and frequency.