4 DynamoDB Configuration Changes for Significant Cost Savings

Learn about ways to cut DynamoDB costs with minimal code changes, zero migration, and no architectural upheaval

If you’re running DynamoDB at scale, your bill might be tens of thousands of dollars higher than it needs to be. However, most teams don’t need a complete migration or architecture overhaul to save significantly. These configuration changes, all easily implemented, can reduce your costs by 50-80%. This guide covers the biggest wins for DynamoDB cost optimization, with the real math behind each recommendation.

We will be sharing links to the ScyllaDB Cost Calculator at calculator.scylladb.com, which lets you model different workload scenarios with customized parameters and compare ScyllaDB pricing to DynamoDB pricing at the click of a button.

Switch from on-demand to provisioned + reserved capacity

This is the single biggest DynamoDB cost lever for most teams. On-demand capacity is convenient at first, with no planning required and just pay-as-you-go. But...

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