Deploy on AWS Lightsail with Elestio

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Elestio's managed hosting on AWS Lightsail?

  Elestio deploys and manages open-source software on AWS Lightsail instances. You get AWS's world-class infrastructure reliability while Elestio handles all operational tasks including deployment, backups, updates, monitoring, SSL, and security hardening.

• Why AWS Lightsail instead of EC2?

  Lightsail offers predictable, flat-rate pricing compared to EC2's complex billing model. Combined with Elestio's management layer, you get AWS reliability with simple, transparent costs and zero operational overhead. If you need EC2, check out our Bring Your Own AWS Account option.

• Which AWS Lightsail regions are available?

  Elestio supports 13 AWS Lightsail regions including US East (Virginia, Ohio), US West (Oregon), Canada, EU (London, Frankfurt, Paris, Stockholm, Dublin), Asia Pacific (Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo), and South America (Sao Paulo).

• How much does it cost to deploy on AWS Lightsail with Elestio?

  Plans start at around $24/month for a small instance. Medium instances (4 vCPU, 16 GB) cost around $164/month and large instances (8 vCPU, 32 GB) around $324/month. Every plan is fully managed by Elestio's team: automated backups, updates, SSL, monitoring, and security hardening. You also get expert human support for any technical issue — a real operations team, not just automated tools. View full pricing.

• Is my data compliant on AWS Lightsail through Elestio?

  Yes. AWS infrastructure meets SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance standards. Elestio adds security hardening, encrypted backups, and access controls on top of AWS's compliance certifications.

• Can I bring my own AWS account instead?

  Yes. If you prefer to use your own AWS account with EC2 instances, check out our Bring Your Own AWS Account (BYOAWS) option. You pay AWS directly for infrastructure and Elestio charges a management fee based on your instance size.