Types of VPC Endpoints

Types of VPC Endpoints -

AWS provides two main types of VPC Endpoints:

Gateway Endpoints: Connects to S3 and DynamoDB within a VPC without needing an internet gateway.

Ideal for high-throughput, low-cost access to S3 or DynamoDB, especially for large data transfers.

There is no additional charge for using Gateway Endpoints.

Interface Endpoints: Connects to other AWS services over a private network using an Elastic Network Interface (ENI).

Suitable for accessing various AWS services with granular security controls and direct service connectivity.

Useful links for understanding AWS data transfer charges:

Understanding data transfer charges

Overview of Data Transfer Costs for Common Architectures

Knowing things is the starting point for doing things. I hope this use case was helpful in understanding VPC Gateway Endpoints.