AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) vs NGINX Plus
Load Balancers pricing comparison · 2026
AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) pricing ranges from $0.0225–$0.0225/per month (varies by usage), while NGINX Plus ranges from $849–$2099/per instance per year. AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
Load Balancers
AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB)
$0.0225–$0.0225
/per month (varies by usage)
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AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) and NGINX Plus both operate in the load balancers category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) | NGINX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Application Load Balancer (ALB) | Custom | Custom |
| Network Load Balancer (NLB) | Custom | Custom |
| Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB) | Custom | Custom |
| Classic Load Balancer | Custom | Custom |