Are CPU and RAM from add-ons like RDS/ElastiCache/managed datastores included in Porter's pricing?

Last updated: December 17, 2025

No, Porter does not bill for CPU and RAM usage from AWS or managed datastores such as Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) and Amazon ElastiCache.

What does this mean for you

  • The CPU and RAM resources consumed by your RDS databases are not factored into Porter's pricing.

  • Similarly, the resources used by your ElastiCache instances are not included in Porter's billing.

  • You will be billed separately by AWS for these services according to their pricing models.

Porter's billing focus

Porter's pricing typically centers around the resources directly managed within the Porter platform, such as application instances and clusters. For specific details on what is included in Porter's pricing, please refer to our pricing page or contact our support team.

Remember: While Porter doesn't bill for these AWS services, they still contribute to your overall AWS costs. Make sure to monitor your AWS billing and usage to keep track of these expenses.