Private Link Pricing: Secure Cloud Connections Made Easy
As businesses move more workloads to the cloud, private and secure connectivity becomes a critical component—not just a technical requirement, but a strategic advantage. Cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud offer Private Link to help enterprises connect directly to services without exposing data to the public internet. This post breaks down how Private Link is priced, what affects those costs, and how to use it efficiently. What is Private Link? Private Link allows traffic between virtual networks and cloud services to remain within the cloud provider’s backbone—without ever traversing the public internet. Key benefits include: How Private Link is Priced Private Link pricing generally includes: 📌 Example: AWS charges around $0.01/hour per endpoint and $0.01/GB of data processed. Prices vary by region. Key Cost Drivers Before deploying Private Link, it helps to estimate usage and design with cost in mind: How to Optimize Private Link Costs Private Link can be cost-efficient if designed properly. Here are a few best practices: Who Benefits from Private Link? Final Thoughts Private Link creates a secure path between your cloud environment and critical services—but costs can accumulate quickly if left unchecked. With the right strategy, you can maximize security and cost-efficiency. Looking for Simplified Private Cloud Connectivity? DCConnect provides enterprise-grade, secure cloud interconnects with transparent pricing and automation across multiple cloud providers. Our platform supports Private Link-style connections—at scale, with better control.