AWS Bedrock pricing
Quick answer
AWS Bedrock pricing depends on the specific foundation model you use and the number of tokens processed. You pay per 1,000 tokens for input and output combined, with prices varying by model. Use the boto3 bedrock-runtime client to monitor usage and estimate costs programmatically.
PREREQUISITES
Python 3.8+AWS account with Bedrock accessAWS credentials configured (e.g., ~/.aws/credentials)pip install boto3
Setup
Install the boto3 library and configure your AWS credentials to access AWS Bedrock. Ensure your AWS user has permissions for bedrock-runtime API calls.
pip install boto3Step by step
Use the boto3 bedrock-runtime client to invoke a Bedrock model and monitor token usage for pricing estimation. Pricing is based on the total tokens processed (input + output) multiplied by the model's per-1,000-token rate.
import boto3
import json
import os
# Initialize Bedrock client
client = boto3.client('bedrock-runtime', region_name='us-east-1')
# Example: invoke Claude 3.5 Sonnet model
model_id = 'anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0'
messages = [
{"role": "user", "content": [{"type": "text", "text": "Hello, what is AWS Bedrock pricing?"}]}
]
response = client.converse(
modelId=model_id,
messages=messages
)
# Extract response text
output_text = response['output']['message']['content'][0]['text']
print("Model response:", output_text)
# Pricing info (example rates, check AWS for current prices)
# Claude 3.5 Sonnet: $0.003 per 1,000 tokens
# To estimate cost:
# total_tokens = input_tokens + output_tokens
# cost = (total_tokens / 1000) * 0.003
# Note: AWS Bedrock pricing varies by model and region. Always verify current pricing at AWS official site. output
Model response: AWS Bedrock pricing depends on the model and tokens processed. You pay per 1,000 tokens.
Common variations
You can use different foundation models on AWS Bedrock such as amazon.titan-text-express-v1 or meta.llama3-1-70b-instruct-v1:0. Pricing varies accordingly. For asynchronous or streaming calls, use AWS SDK features or AWS Lambda integrations. Always check the latest pricing on the AWS Bedrock pricing page.
| Model | Example Price per 1,000 tokens (USD) |
|---|---|
| anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 | $0.003 |
| amazon.titan-text-express-v1 | $0.0015 |
| meta.llama3-1-70b-instruct-v1:0 | $0.004 |
Troubleshooting
- If you receive
AccessDeniedException, verify your AWS IAM permissions include Bedrock access. - If you see
ThrottlingException, reduce request rate or request a quota increase. - For unexpected costs, monitor token usage carefully and use AWS Cost Explorer to track Bedrock charges.
Key Takeaways
- AWS Bedrock pricing is token-based and varies by foundation model.
- Use the boto3 bedrock-runtime client to invoke models and track usage.
- Always verify current pricing on the official AWS Bedrock pricing page.
- Proper IAM permissions are required to access Bedrock APIs.
- Monitor token usage to control and estimate your costs effectively.
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