AWS Spot Instances
Run fault-tolerant workloads for up to 90% off.
Overview
AWS Spot Instances let you take advantage of unused EC2 capacity in the AWS cloud. Spot Instances are available at up to a 90% discount compared to On-Demand prices. You can use Spot Instances for various fault-tolerant and flexible applications, such as big data, containerized workloads, CI/CD, and web servers.
✨ Key Features
- Up to 90% cost savings on EC2 compute
- Integration with EC2 Auto Scaling Groups
- Spot Fleet for provisioning a mix of instance types and purchasing options
- Spot Placement Score to find optimal capacity pools
- Capacity Rebalancing to proactively manage interruptions
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Largest and most mature spot market
- Deep integration with the broadest portfolio of cloud services
- Advanced features like Capacity Rebalancing and Spot Placement Score
Unique Value: Provides access to massive compute scale at the lowest possible cost, enabling workloads that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Genomic sequencing
- Financial modeling
- Image and media rendering
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Databases with a single point of failure
- Workloads that cannot tolerate interruptions
- Long-running, stateful applications not designed for fault tolerance
🏆 Alternatives
While third-party tools add layers of automation, using the native service directly provides the most control and avoids additional management fees.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AWS Business/Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
📊 Market Info
Customers: 1000000+
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