Cost Optimization Strategies¶
This page describes optional strategies to reduce infrastructure cost at scale. For baseline cost components, see Infrastructure; for tiered estimates, see Projections & Profitability.
Reserved Instances / Savings Plans¶
| Commitment | Discount | Impact at 5K Users |
|---|---|---|
| On-Demand | 0% | Baseline |
| 1-year RI | ~37% | Save ~$680/month |
| 3-year RI | ~57% | Save ~$1,045/month |
Recommendation
Start Reserved Instances at 1K users for always-on baseline instances. At 5K+ users, 1-year RI on peak instances saves ~$680/month.
Graviton Migration¶
| Current | Graviton | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| r6i.large ($0.152/hr) | r6g.large (~$0.122/hr) | ~20% |
| m6i.xlarge ($0.24/hr) | m6g.xlarge (~$0.192/hr) | ~20% |
Spot Instances (Mixed Strategy)¶
- Spot r6i.large: ~$0.044/hr (65% savings)
- Mixed strategy: 50% On-Demand + 50% Spot
- On-Demand base for guaranteed capacity
Full cost narrative: Summary & Pricing • Competitive Analysis.