AWS Glue Pricing

AWS Glue pricing can vary based on several factors, such as the number of Data Processing Units (DPUs) used, the amount of data processed, and the specific AWS Glue services you use. Here are some key points to consider: Data Processing Units (DPUs): AWS Glue charges based on the number of DPUs you use. DPUs are a measure of processing power. You can choose between two types of DPUs: G.1X and G.2X, with G.2X being more powerful and, therefore, more expensive. Crawling: AWS Glue offers a data catalog and a crawler service to discover and catalog metadata from your data sources. Crawling is typically charged separately based on the number of objects crawled. Data Transformation: If you use AWS Glue for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) jobs, you’ll be charged based on the number of DPUs consumed and the amount of data processed during transformation. Data Catalog: Storing metadata in the AWS Glue Data Catalog incurs additional charges. Data Lake Storage: ...