EKS extended support cost calculator
When an EKS Kubernetes version leaves standard support, AWS moves the cluster to extended support and the control plane fee goes from $0.10 to $0.60 per cluster-hour. That is about +$365 per cluster per month (730 hours).
Quick calculator
Versions in extended support now 3
| Version | End of standard support | End of extended support | Status | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon EKS 1.33 | Extended support (paid) | +$365/mo | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.32 | Extended support (paid) | +$365/mo | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.31 | Extended support (paid) | +$365/mo |
All EKS versions
| Version | End of standard support | End of extended support | Status | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon EKS 1.37 | Supported | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.36 | Supported | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.35 | Supported | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.34 | Supported | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.33 | Extended support (paid) | +$365/mo | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.32 | Extended support (paid) | +$365/mo | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.31 | Extended support (paid) | +$365/mo | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.30 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.29 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.28 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.27 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.26 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.25 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.24 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.23 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.22 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.21 | End of life | — | ||
| Amazon EKS 1.20 | — | End of life | — | |
| Amazon EKS 1.19 | — | End of life | — | |
| Amazon EKS 1.18 | — | End of life | — |
Source: AWS EKS pricing ↗. Fee per cluster, independent of node count.
FAQ
How much does EKS extended support cost?
Extended support is billed at $0.60 per cluster-hour instead of the standard $0.10, an extra $0.50 per hour, or about $365 per cluster per month.
Which EKS version reaches end of standard support next?
The next EKS version to leave standard support is 1.34 (Dec 2, 2026), according to the endoflife.date data EOLWatch tracks.
Does the extended support fee depend on node count?
No. The fee applies to the EKS control plane per cluster, not per node. Worker node costs are unchanged.
How do I avoid EKS extended support charges?
Upgrade the cluster to a Kubernetes version that is still in standard support before its end-of-standard-support date.