Amazon ECR free tier

Amazon Elastic Container Registry stores container images on AWS. Public repositories get 50 GB of always-free storage, and new customers get 500 MB of private storage for one year.

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Amazon ECR free tier is a developer tools perk from Amazon Web Services, offering 50 GB public storage, always free, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Amazon ECR free tier

Amazon ECR is a managed container registry. Both new and existing customers get 50 GB per month of always-free storage for public repositories. As a new Amazon ECR customer, you get 500 MB per month of storage for private repositories for one year as part of the AWS Free Tier. Anonymous users can transfer 500 GB of data to the Internet from a public repository each month for free. Storage beyond the free usage is charged at $0.10 per GB, and free usage is calculated across all regions each month.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Public storage is always free. Private storage is free for one year for new customers.
Other requirements: The 500 MB private allowance is for new AWS customers for one year. Free usage is calculated each month across all regions and does not accumulate.

How to claim

How to apply for Amazon ECR free tier

Steps to apply

1Create an AWS account and use Amazon ECR.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Pricing and free tier read on aws.amazon.com/ecr/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Amazon ECR free tier: common questions

What do you get with Amazon ECR free tier?

Amazon ECR free tier offers 50 GB public storage, always free.

Who qualifies for Amazon ECR free tier?

Amazon ECR free tier is open to any startup, with no funding required. The 500 MB private allowance is for new AWS customers for one year. Free usage is calculated each month across all regions and does not accumulate.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Amazon ECR free tier?

No. Amazon ECR free tier is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Amazon ECR free tier?

Create an AWS account and use Amazon ECR. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Amazon ECR free tier, and does it expire?

Public storage is always free. Private storage is free for one year for new customers.

Is Amazon ECR free tier available outside the US?

Amazon ECR free tier is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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