AWS Compute

Amazon Lightsail

Simple virtual private servers with predictable monthly bundles of compute, storage and data transfer.

What is Amazon Lightsail?

Lightsail is a simplified way to run virtual private servers on AWS. Each plan bundles a server, SSD storage and a data-transfer allowance for a fixed monthly price, with one-click images for WordPress, LAMP, Node.js and more.

Key features

  • Fixed monthly bundles
  • One-click application images
  • Managed databases, load balancers and CDN
  • Static IPs and DNS management
  • Snapshots for backup

What it is used for

  • Small websites and WordPress
  • Development and test servers
  • Simple business applications

When to use it

  • Small websites and WordPress
  • Predictable monthly cost matters
  • Getting started without deep AWS knowledge

When something else fits better

  • Workloads that need advanced networking or many instance types
  • Large or fast-growing applications (EC2 scales further)

How pricing works

A fixed monthly price per plan that includes compute, storage and a data-transfer allowance; extra transfer is charged separately. Prices change and differ by region; we confirm current costs for your setup before you commit.

Equivalent on Google Cloud

The closest Google Cloud service is Compute Engine: virtual machines on Google's infrastructure, from small shared-core VMs to large GPU machines.

How DomainHostly helps with Amazon Lightsail

  • Plan: choose the right setup, size and region for your workload and budget.
  • Set up securely: configure Amazon Lightsail with least-privilege access, encryption and backups where they apply.
  • Migrate: move from shared hosting, your own servers or the other cloud with minimal downtime.
  • Run and optimise: monitoring, updates and regular cost reviews so you only pay for what you use.

Compute: Virtual machines and servers to run your applications, from a single small server to large fleets.

What to consider: Compute

  • Right-size: start with the smallest machine that meets your load and resize after watching real usage.
  • Use a load balancer and at least two servers in different zones for anything customers depend on.
  • Commit (Savings Plans / committed-use discounts) only for capacity you run all month; use spot or preemptible capacity for interruptible jobs.

Related services: Compute