Hosting & Infra
AWS Lambda vs KeyCDN: Pricing Comparison 2026
Side-by-side pricing comparison of AWS Lambda and KeyCDN. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.
Bottom line: AWS Lambda starts at $2.1e-9/mo, making it $4/mo cheaper than KeyCDN ($4/mo). Neither offers a free plan.
Last updated: March 16, 2026
Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026
AWS Lambda vs KeyCDN: Quick Pricing Facts
| Feature | AWS Lambda | KeyCDN |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $2.1e-9/mo | $4/mo |
| Number of Plans | 50 | 5 |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Pricing Model | usage-based | usage-based |
| Annual Discount | N/A | N/A |
AWS Lambda is the more affordable option, starting at $2.1e-9/mo compared to KeyCDN's $4/mo. Both are Hosting & Infra tools with 55 combined pricing plans and 16 features compared.
Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Hosting & Infra needs.
| Pricing Plans |  AWS Lambda Try it free |  KeyCDN Try it free |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | x86 Price Custom pricing | Minimum Usage $4/monthCheapest $48 / year Includes
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| Tier 2 | First 6 Billion GB-seconds / month $0/monthCheapest | North America/Europe $20/month $240 / year Includes
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| Tier 3 | Next 9 Billion GB-seconds / month $0/monthCheapest | Asia/Oceania Custom pricing Includes
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| Tier 4 | Over 15 Billion GB-seconds / month $0/monthCheapest | Africa/Latin America Custom pricing Includes
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| Tier 5 | Arm Price Custom pricing | |
| Tier 6 | First 7.5 Billion GB-seconds / month $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 7 | Next 11.25 Billion GB-seconds / month $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 8 | Over 18.75 Billion GB-seconds / month $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 9 | 128 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 10 | 512 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 11 | 1024 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 12 | 1536 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 13 | 2048 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 14 | 3072 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 15 | 4096 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 16 | 5120 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 17 | 6144 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 18 | 7168 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 19 | 8192 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 20 | 9216 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 21 | 10240 $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 22 | Durable Operations Custom pricing | — |
| Tier 23 | Operations such as Steps, Waits, and Callbacks $8/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 24 | Storage Custom pricing | — |
| Tier 25 | Data Written $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 26 | Data Retained $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 27 | Total compute (seconds) $1000000/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 28 | Total compute (GB-s) $32000000/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 29 | Billable compute $32000000/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 30 | Compute cost $31600000/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 31 | Total requests Custom pricing | — |
| Tier 32 | Billable requests $2000000/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 33 | Request cost $1/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 34 | Operations $1/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 35 | Operations cost $4/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 36 | Data written cost $104/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 37 | Storage (running incl. 7 day wait) $104/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 38 | Storage (retained 14 days) $104/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 39 | Data Retained cost $24/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 40 | Total charges $421/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 41 | Tenant isolated enviroments (x86) $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 42 | Tenant isolated enviroments (ARM) $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 43 | Ephemeral Storage $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 44 | Cache $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 45 | Restore $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 46 | Processed Bytes $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 47 | SQS $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 48 | MSK or Self-Managed Kafka $0/monthCheapest | — |
| Tier 49 | Requests Custom pricing | — |
| Tier 50 | Duration $0/monthCheapest | — |
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Our Pick
AWS Lambda
AWS Lambda starts at $3.9999999979/mo lower ($2.1e-9/mo vs $4/mo), offers 50 tiers vs 5.
Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.
Best value: AWS Lambda
Try AWS Lambda freeWhich Should You Choose?
Choose AWS Lambda if:
- •You want lower per-user costs—AWS Lambda starts at $2.1e-9/mo, saving $3.9999999979/mo compared to KeyCDN at $4/mo
- •You need 50 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
- •You prioritize AWS Lambda's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
Choose KeyCDN if:
- •You want more features built-in—KeyCDN offers 16 additional features across its plans
- •You prioritize KeyCDN's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
- •You want KeyCDN's approach to incremental feature unlocking across its 5 pricing tiers
AWS Lambda is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $2.1e-9/mo compared to KeyCDN's $4/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to AWS Lambda saving approximately $200/month. AWS Lambda offers 50 pricing tiers compared to KeyCDN's 5, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, AWS Lambda provides 0 total features versus 16 for KeyCDN, offering a more focused toolset depending on your specific needs. For budget-conscious teams seeking predictable costs, AWS Lambda delivers superior value. KeyCDN may justify its premium for specialized needs, but most organizations will find AWS Lambda the smarter financial choice.
Frequently Asked Questions: AWS Lambda vs KeyCDN
Which is cheaper, AWS Lambda or KeyCDN?
As of March 2026, AWS Lambda starts at a lower price point. AWS Lambda starts at $2.1e-9/mo while KeyCDN starts at $4/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does AWS Lambda have vs KeyCDN?
AWS Lambda offers 50 pricing plans, while KeyCDN offers 5 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Can I save money by paying annually for AWS Lambda or KeyCDN?
Both AWS Lambda and KeyCDN offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
Does AWS Lambda or KeyCDN offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both AWS Lambda and KeyCDN offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do AWS Lambda and KeyCDN compare for Hosting & Infra?
Both AWS Lambda and KeyCDN are Hosting & Infra tools. AWS Lambda offers 50 plans starting at $2.1e-9/mo, while KeyCDN offers 5 plans starting at $4/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Hosting & Infra needs.
Sources
- AWS Lambda Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
- KeyCDN Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
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