AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters)

AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store stores configuration values and secrets. Standard parameters are available at no additional charge.

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AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters) is a developer tools perk from Amazon Web Services, offering Standard parameters at no charge, with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters)

Parameter Store has standard and advanced parameters. Standard parameters are available at no additional charge, and standard-throughput API calls carry no additional charge. Advanced parameters cost $0.05 per advanced parameter per month, and higher-throughput API calls cost $0.05 per 10,000 interactions.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free with no time limit.
Other requirements
Requires an AWS account. Advanced parameters are billed per parameter per month.
How to claim

How to apply for AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters)

Steps to apply
  1. 1Create a standard parameter in AWS Systems Manager in your AWS account.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on aws.amazon.com/systems-manager/pricing on October 28, 2026.
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Questions

AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters): common questions

What do you get with AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters)?

AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters) offers Standard parameters at no charge.

Who qualifies for AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters)?

AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters) is open to any startup, with no funding required. Requires an AWS account. Advanced parameters are billed per parameter per month.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters)?

No. AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters)?

Create a standard parameter in AWS Systems Manager in your AWS account. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters), and does it expire?

Free with no time limit.

Is AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters) available outside the US?

AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store (standard parameters) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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