RDS & Aurora extended support pricing
When an RDS or Aurora MySQL/PostgreSQL major version leaves standard support, AWS enrolls it in RDS Extended Support and bills per vCPU-hour: $0.10 in years 1–2 and $0.20 in year 3 (AWS example rate, US East (Ohio)).
Monthly cost per instance
| Instance size | Years 1–2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 vCPU | $146 | $292 |
| 4 vCPU | $292 | $584 |
| 8 vCPU | $584 | $1,168 |
| 16 vCPU | $1,168 | $2,336 |
Based on 730 hours/month. Rates vary by region; Multi-AZ and read replicas are billed per instance. Sources: RDS pricing ↗ · Aurora pricing ↗
RDS PostgreSQL versions in extended support 3
| Version | End of standard support | End of extended support | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 13 | Extended support (paid) | ||
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 12 | Extended support (paid) | ||
| Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 11 | Extended support (paid) |
Aurora MySQL
| Version | End of standard support | End of extended support | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Aurora MySQL 8.4 | Yes (date not published) | Supported | |
| Amazon Aurora MySQL 3 (MySQL 8.0) | Supported | ||
| Amazon Aurora MySQL 2 (MySQL 5.7) | Extended support (paid) | ||
| Amazon Aurora MySQL 1 (MySQL 5.6) | — | End of life |
FAQ
How much does RDS Extended Support cost?
AWS charges $0.10 per vCPU-hour in years 1 and 2 and $0.20 per vCPU-hour in year 3 (US East (Ohio) example). A 4-vCPU instance costs about $292 per month in years 1–2.
Does Aurora have the same extended support pricing?
AWS lists Aurora extended support at $0.10 per vCPU-hour in years 1–2 and $0.20 in year 3 for US East (Ohio).
Is RDS Extended Support automatic?
Yes. Instances still on a major version after its end of standard support are enrolled automatically and start incurring charges.
How do I stop RDS Extended Support charges?
Upgrade the database to a major version that is still in standard support.