AWS Lightsail in India (2026): Mumbai prices, plans and the transfer catch
Every Linux bundle with its rupee cost, what changes in the Mumbai region, the free tier and when Lightsail makes sense.
By Pritam SononeUpdated 23 Oct 2026Reviewed by Pritam SononePrices re-checked regularly against the brand’s own website.How we test →Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes our verdicts.
AWS Lightsail is Amazon’s simple, fixed-price VPS. Linux bundles start at $5 a month and the 4 GB, 2 vCPU bundle is $24, about ₹2,689 with 18% GST. It has a Mumbai region with the same prices, but Mumbai bundles include half the data transfer. Pick it if you already live in AWS; otherwise Indian-priced VPS hosts give far more RAM per rupee.
AWS Lightsail plans and prices
Linux bundles with a public IPv4 address, from the official pricing page, 23 Oct 2026. Dollar and euro prices converted at the 16 Oct 2026 ECB rate (US$1 = ₹94.96, €1 = ₹106.864).
| Price | RAM | vCPU | SSD | Transfer (Mumbai: half) | With 18% GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5/mo | 0.5 GB | 2 | 20 GB | 1 TB | ₹560/mo |
| $7/mo | 1 GB | 2 | 40 GB | 2 TB | ₹784/mo |
| $12/mo | 2 GB | 2 | 60 GB | 3 TB | ₹1,345/mo |
| $24/mo | 4 GB | 2 | 80 GB | 4 TB | ₹2,689/mo |
| $44/mo | 8 GB | 2 | 160 GB | 5 TB | ₹4,930/mo |
Compute-optimised bundles: 4 GB for $42 and 8 GB (4 vCPU) for $84. IPv6-only bundles cost a little less, from $3.50.
What you really pay
Two years of an always-on bundle with 18% GST.
| Plan | Two years | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 GB bundle | ₹32,271 | $12 x 24 |
| 4 GB bundle | ₹64,542 | $24 x 24 |
| 8 GB bundle | ₹1,18,328 | $44 x 24 |
Does AWS Lightsail have a server in India?
What is it?Yes, in Mumbai. Lightsail runs in the AWS Mumbai region at the same bundle prices, but Mumbai bundles include half the data transfer listed for other regions (for example 2 TB instead of 4 TB on the $24 bundle).
What AWS Lightsail is good for
AWS users
Simple servers that can connect to the rest of AWS.
Small sites and apps
Fixed monthly price, easy console.
Predictable billing
Bundled transfer, no surprise bandwidth bills for small sites.
Prototype to AWS
Start simple, move to EC2 later.
What is good and what to watch
Good
- Mumbai region
- Fixed bundle prices
- Part of AWS, with easy upgrade paths
- Free tier to start
- Simple console
Watch out for
- Half the data transfer in Mumbai
- High price per GB of RAM
- Billed in US dollars plus 18% GST
- Only 2 vCPU up to 8 GB on standard bundles
- Self-managed
How to buy AWS Lightsail
Open Lightsail
Sign in to AWS and open the Lightsail console.
Choose Mumbai
Pick the Asia Pacific (Mumbai) region.
Pick a blueprint
Linux only or an app blueprint, then a bundle.
Name and create
Add an SSH key and create the instance.
Attach a static IP
So your domain keeps pointing at the server.
AWS Lightsail vs Hostinger VPS
The closest plans, side by side.
| AWS Lightsail | Hostinger VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB plan | 2 vCPU, 8 GB, 160 GB SSD, $44/mo | KVM 2: 2 vCPU, 8 GB, 100 GB NVMe, ₹779/mo |
| India location | Mumbai (half transfer) | India |
| Billing | Monthly, USD | 24 months upfront, INR |
| One-click n8n | Not as a blueprint | Yes |
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AWS Lightsail: FAQ
What is the AWS Lightsail price in India?
Linux bundles start at $5 a month. The 4 GB, 2 vCPU bundle is $24, about ₹2,689 with 18% GST.
Does Lightsail have a Mumbai region?
Yes, at the same prices, but Mumbai bundles include half the data transfer.
Is there a free tier?
AWS says you can start Lightsail free under the AWS Free Tier; check the current allowance on its FAQ.
Is Lightsail cheaper than EC2?
For small, steady servers it is simpler and usually cheaper, because transfer is bundled.
Is Lightsail good for n8n?
It works, installed by hand. For the same price you get far more RAM from an Indian VPS host with a one-click n8n template.
About this page
Pritam Sonone
Founder of Digital Pritam. WordPress developer and designer, WordCamp Kolhapur 2025 speaker. Builds WordPress sites for clients.
How we checked
- Every plan and price read on aws.amazon.com on 23 Oct 2026
- Rupee figures use the ECB rate and add 18% GST where the provider bills it on top
- Figures the provider does not publish are marked as such, never estimated
- We have not benchmarked this server yet, so there is no star score
Sources: AWS Lightsail pricing
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