How much does AWS Direct Connect cost?

Direct Connect port: $0.03-0.09/hour (1Gbps, depends on location). Data transfer out via DX: $0.02/GB. Total 1Gbps DX: ~$150-290/month + data transfer. Breakeven vs VPN at ~5TB/month transferred.

Does Direct Connect guarantee bandwidth?

Yes — Direct Connect provides dedicated bandwidth (1Gbps or 10Gbps) with consistent sub-10ms latency. VPN shares internet bandwidth and has variable latency (20-100ms typical).

Can I use both VPN and Direct Connect?

Yes — use Direct Connect as primary (lower latency + cost at volume) with VPN as automatic failover. This hybrid approach adds ~$36/month for the backup VPN connection.

AWS Direct Connect vs VPN Cost Comparison

Calculate whether AWS Direct Connect or Site-to-Site VPN is more cost-effective for your hybrid cloud data transfer volume. Breakeven analysis included.

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LTV:CAC Ratio

ARPU ($/month)

Monthly Churn %

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Gross Margin %

LTV

$3500

LTV:CAC

11.67

Payback

2.9 mo

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How to Use

Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate whether AWS Direct Connect or Site-to-Site VPN is more cost-effective for your hybrid cloud data transfer volume. Breakeven analysis included. Use the direct connect vs vpn result to inform your calculation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does AWS Direct Connect cost?

Does Direct Connect guarantee bandwidth?

Can I use both VPN and Direct Connect?