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Pricing Model
Pay-As-You-Go, Reserved / Committed Capacity, Spot Pricing, Free Tier Available
Customer Count
165k+
Region
Singapore, Thailand (Bangkok), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Indonesia (Jakarta), Philippines (Manila), Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), US East (Virginia), US West (Silicon Valley), Mexico (Querétaro), EU Central (Frankfurt), UK (London), MEA (Dubai), MEA (Riyadh - Partner), China (Hong Kong), China (Qingdao), China (Beijing), China (Zhangjiakou), China (Hohhot), China (Ulanqab), China (Hangzhou), China (Shanghai), China (Nanjing - Closing Down), China (Shenzhen), China (Heyuan), China (Guangzhou), China (Chengdu), China (Fuzhou - Closing Down), China (Wuhan)

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Alibaba Cloud offers Elastic Compute Service (ECS) for scalable virtual machine hosting and Object Storage Service (OSS) for S3-compatible object storage. Its pay-as-you-go pricing, global data center reach, and integration with Alibaba’s ecosystem make it well-suited for enterprises operating in Asia-Pacific markets.

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Pricing Details

Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) Pricing

Flexible, multi-tiered S3-compatible object storage
Standard Storage (LRS)
General-purpose, high-availability
First 5GB Free
Storage $0.017/ GB-month
(First 5GB free)
Egress (download/public traffic)
Tiered pricing (example region):
• 0–100GB/month → Free
• 100GB–10TB → $0.076 / GB
• 10–50TB → $0.069 / GB
• 50–150TB → $0.065 / GB
• Over 150TB → $0.060 / GB
API / Request Charges
Read (0–500M): Free
Write (0–100M): Free
Read (>500M): $0.001 / 10,000 requests
Write (>100M): $0.014 / 10,000 requests
Charging model
• Pay-as-you-go, billed monthly
• Storage plans available for discounts
*Rates vary by region and currency. See the Alibaba Cloud OSS Pricing page for full details.
Archive & Cold Storage
For backup, archival, and infrequent access
Ultra-Low Cost
Infrequent Access (IA) $0.00935 / GB-month
Minimum 30-day storage, 64KB min billable object size
Archive Storage $0.0045 / GB-month
Minimum 60-day storage, 64KB min billable object size
Cold Archive Storage $0.0020 / GB-month
Lowest cost, for long-term cold data
API / Retrieval
API: $0.01–$0.05 / 10,000 requests
Data retrieval: $0.0075–$0.03 / GB (varies by class & priority)
Charging model
• Pay-as-you-go, billed monthly
• Minimum storage duration applies
*See OSS Pricing for full details and regional rates.
Traffic & API Pricing
Egress, API, and value-added services
Egress (Internet Outbound)
0–100GB/month: Free
100GB–10TB: $0.076/GB, 10–50TB: $0.069/GB, 50–150TB: $0.065/GB, >150TB: $0.060/GB
API Requests
Standard: Read (0–500M): Free, Write (0–100M): Free
Read (>500M): $0.001/10,000, Write (>100M): $0.014/10,000
Value-Added Services
Image processing, transfer acceleration, cross-region replication, etc. are billed separately.
*Traffic and API rates vary by region. See the OSS Pricing page for all details.

Notes: Prices shown in USD for typical global regions. Minimum storage durations and object size apply for IA and Archive classes. Regional taxes, currency differences, or special contract volumes may apply. For full, up-to-date pricing and region-specific rates, visit the Alibaba Cloud OSS Pricing page.

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Features
Compute Elastic Compute Service (ECS) for scalable virtual servers
Storage Object Storage Service (OSS) for secure, scalable data storage
AI / ML Machine Learning Platform for AI with model training and deployment
Security Anti-DDoS protection and data encryption services
Key Offerings
 
  
       
  • Elastic Compute Service (ECS)
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  • Cloud Database Solutions
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  • AI and Data Intelligence Platform
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  • Comprehensive Security Services
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  • Global Networking and China Gateway Solutions
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Ideal Use Cases / Buyers
Workloads Generative AI, financial services (fintech, capital markets, digital credit lending), e-commerce and new retail, supply chain and smart logistics, gaming (global game deployment, cloud databases for gaming), media and entertainment (livestreaming, content delivery, real-time sports streaming), manufacturing (smart manufacturing, chemical industry), sustainability (carbon tracking, energy efficiency), telecommunications (customer engagement, super apps), education (online learning, distance learning), healthcare and life sciences (CT image analytics, genome sequencing, epidemic prediction), sports (live broadcasting, event management), advertising and marketing (digital marketing, content recommendation), metaverse and Web3, cloud migration, hybrid cloud, IoT, data analytics, security and compliance, DevOps, and cloud-native applications.
Buyers Financial services firms, e-commerce and retail companies, manufacturers, logistics and supply chain operators, gaming studios and publishers, media and entertainment companies, telecom operators, educational institutions, healthcare and life sciences organizations, sports organizations, advertising and marketing agencies, technology startups, ISVs, government and public sector, hospitality, real estate, agriculture, and digital native businesses.
Integrations & Partners
Why Choose

  • ✅ Strong presence and compliance capabilities for businesses expanding into China and Asia-Pacific, including China Gateway solutions and ICP support
  • ✅ Broad portfolio of industry-specific solutions, such as financial-grade cloud, retail transformation, and AI-powered media services
  • ✅ Proven ability to deliver low-latency, scalable, and secure infrastructure, as demonstrated by rapid migrations and cost reductions in customer case studies
  • ✅ Extensive global network and data centers, enabling reliable cross-border operations and digital transformation for multinational enterprises

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