AWS Client VPN
What AWS Client VPN is
AWS Client VPN is a paid VPN access service with advanced administrative controls for client connections. Supported systems include Windows 11, macOS and Ubuntu Linux, and access options include a web console and AWS CLI/API. Listed capabilities include SSO/SCIM, device posture checks and audit logs. Site-to-site networking is not supported. There is no free plan. Pricing has two listed components, both billed hourly: endpoint association is $0.10 a month, with an hourly charge for each association, while client VPN connections cost $0.50 a month. The listed connection example covers 10 connections in US East (Ohio). The broader platform listing also names Linux, macOS, web and Windows. The separate endpoint and connection charges mean the applicable cost depends on the number of endpoint associations and client connections. The product is intended for organizations that need to administer VPN access across supported client platforms.
Who it suits
AWS Client VPN suits organizations seeking VPN access with advanced administrative controls, SSO/SCIM, device posture checks and audit logs.
What it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS and Ubuntu Linux.
- Includes SSO/SCIM and device posture checks.
- Audit logs are supported.
- Provides AWS CLI/API access.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Site-to-site networking is not supported.
- Endpoint and connection charges are billed separately.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoint association | charged hourly · Hourly charge for each endpoint association | $0.10 a month |
| Client VPN connections | charged hourly; example is for US East (Ohio) · 10 connections | $0.50 a month |
As aws.amazon.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
AWS Client VPN provides managed client VPN access with administrative and audit features. Review the separate hourly-billed endpoint and connection charges when estimating costs.
Facts from AWS Client VPN's own pages
- Access model
- vpn · aws.amazon.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Admin control level
- advanced · aws.amazon.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Audit logs
- Yes · aws.amazon.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Device posture
- Yes · aws.amazon.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · aws.amazon.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Site-to-site networking
- No · aws.amazon.com, 22 Sept 2026
- SSO / SCIM
- Yes · aws.amazon.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows 11,macOS,Ubuntu Linux,web console,AWS CLI/API · aws.amazon.com, 22 Sept 2026
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