When you enable SSL-VPN on a VPN gateway, you are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis for three components: the connection fee, the SSL-VPN specification fee, and the outbound data transfer fee. Each billing cycle is one hour, rounded up.
Fee components
The billable items depend on which features are enabled on the VPN gateway.
| Features enabled | Billable items | Billing method | Billing cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSL-VPN only | SSL-VPN instance fee, SSL-VPN specification fee, Data transfer fee | Pay-as-you-go | Hourly (rounded up) |
| SSL-VPN and IPsec-VPN | IPsec-VPN instance fee, SSL-VPN connection fee, SSL-VPN specification fee, Data transfer fee | Pay-as-you-go | Hourly (rounded up) |
The prices listed in the following tables are for reference only. The prices on the buy page prevail.
The maximum bandwidth for VPN gateways in the China (Nanjing - Local Region) region is 500 Mbit/s.
In the following tables, "Not supported" means the bandwidth specification is not available for VPN gateways in that region.
Connection fee
For the same bandwidth specification in the same region, IPsec-VPN and SSL-VPN connection unit prices are identical.
Unit: USD per hour.
| Region | 10 Mbit/s | 100 Mbit/s | 200 Mbit/s | 500 Mbit/s | 1,000 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chinese mainland | 0.059 | 0.209 | 0.209 | 0.767 | 0.767 |
| Hong Kong (China) | 0.087 | 0.262 | 0.262 | 1.025 | 1.025 |
| Singapore | 0.087 | 0.262 | 0.262 | 1.025 | 1.025 |
| Japan (Tokyo) | 0.091 | 0.275 | 0.275 | 0.767 | 0.767 |
| South Korea (Seoul) | 0.091 | 0.275 | 0.275 | 0.767 | 0.767 |
| Thailand (Bangkok) | 0.087 | 0.262 | 0.262 | 1.025 | 1.025 |
| Philippines (Manila) | 0.087 | 0.262 | 0.262 | 1.025 | 1.025 |
| Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) | 0.080 | 0.240 | 0.240 | 0.878 | 0.878 |
| Indonesia (Jakarta) | 0.086 | 0.262 | 0.262 | 0.734 | 0.734 |
| US (Virginia) | 0.066 | 0.295 | 0.295 | 0.826 | 0.826 |
| US (Silicon Valley) | 0.082 | 0.392 | 0.392 | 1.095 | 1.095 |
| Germany (Frankfurt) | 0.077 | 0.359 | 0.359 | 1.003 | 1.003 |
| UK (London) | 0.077 | 0.359 | 0.359 | 1.003 | 1.003 |
| Mexico | 0.066 | 0.295 | 0.295 | 0.826 | 0.826 |
| UAE (Dubai) | 0.090 | 0.420 | 0.420 | 1.231 | Not supported |
| SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region) | 0.104 | 0.314 | 0.314 | 1.230 | Not supported |
The SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region) region is operated by a partner.
Data transfer fee
Outbound data transfer from Alibaba Cloud to an on-premises data center over a VPN connection is billed. Inbound data transfer is free.
Unit: USD per GB.
| Region | Price |
|---|---|
| The Chinese mainland | 0.125 |
| Hong Kong (China) | 0.153 |
| Singapore | 0.117 |
| Japan (Tokyo) | 0.120 |
| South Korea (Seoul) | 0.125 |
| Thailand (Bangkok) | 0.117 |
| Philippines (Manila) | 0.110 |
| Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) | 0.125 |
| Indonesia (Jakarta) | 0.110 |
| US (Virginia) | 0.078 |
| US (Silicon Valley) | 0.078 |
| Germany (Frankfurt) | 0.070 |
| UK (London) | 0.070 |
| Mexico | 0.078 |
| UAE (Dubai) | 0.447 |
| SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region) | 0.140 |
The SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region) region is operated by a partner.
SSL-VPN specification fee
The SSL-VPN specification determines the maximum number of concurrent SSL-VPN connections. Select a specification based on how many clients connect at the same time.
Unit: USD per hour.
All regions except SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region) share the same prices:
| Maximum concurrent connections | 5 | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 500 | 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All regions (except SAU) | 0.048 | 0.074 | 0.117 | 0.226 | 0.328 | 1.090 | 1.547 |
| SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region) | 0.058 | 0.089 | 0.14 | 0.271 | 0.394 | 1.308 | 1.856 |
The SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region) region is operated by a partner.
Billing example
An enterprise in the Chinese mainland connects a client to a VPC over SSL-VPN. The VPN gateway has only SSL-VPN enabled, with a bandwidth of 10 Mbit/s and a maximum of 5 concurrent SSL-VPN connections. Over a 24-hour period (00:00:00 June 1, 2023 to 00:00:00 June 2, 2023), 10 GB of data is sent from the VPN gateway to the client.
| Fee component | Calculation | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| SSL-VPN connection fee | USD 0.059/hour x 24 hours | 1.416 |
| SSL-VPN specification fee | USD 0.048/hour x 24 hours | 1.152 |
| Data transfer fee | USD 0.125/GB x 10 GB | 1.25 |
| Total | 3.818 |
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Log on to the Expenses and Costs console. In the left-side navigation pane, choose Bills > Bill Details. For more information, see Bill Management.
Overdue payment handling
If the available balance of your Alibaba Cloud account, including vouchers and coupons, is less than the amount due, an overdue payment occurs.
| Timeline | What happens |
|---|---|
| Overdue payment occurs | The VPN gateway continues to run for 15 days. Add funds to your account as soon as possible. |
| 15 days after overdue | The VPN gateway is suspended. If you add funds after suspension, the system automatically pays the outstanding amount and the VPN gateway resumes immediately. |
| 15 days after suspension (30 days total) | The VPN gateway is automatically released. All configurations and data are deleted and cannot be restored. |
The system sends a text message and email notification one day before releasing the VPN gateway.
FAQ
Is a partial hour billed as a full hour?
Yes. Each billing cycle is one hour. Usage of less than one hour is rounded up to one hour.
Is inbound data transfer charged?
No. Only outbound data transfer from Alibaba Cloud to your on-premises data center is billed. Inbound data transfer is free.
What happens if I change my VPN gateway configuration mid-billing cycle?
The new configuration takes effect immediately. The system bills based on the new configuration from the time you submit the order.