Yandex Cloud — Free Service Overview
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Updated: May 2026
About Yandex Cloud
Yandex Cloud
Yandex Cloud is a enterprise cloud product operated by Yandex.Cloud LLC, headquartered in Moscow, Russia (data centers in Russia), launched in 2018. Pricing anchors at Pay-as-you-go (compute from ~₽0.55/hour for a small VM, ~$7-15/month for entry workloads), the corporate parent is Yandex (MKAO Yandex, post-2024 carve-out) (private (post-2024 Russian carve-out)), and the 2025-2026 differentiator is the same item highlighted in Quick facts: Yandex Cloud's 2025-2026 push is sovereign-cloud positioning for Russian enterprises: 152-FZ data localization, on-prem Yandex Cloud (Yandex Compute Cloud Edge), and YandexGPT API access.
Quick facts
- Operator: Yandex.Cloud LLC
- Corporate parent: Yandex (MKAO Yandex, post-2024 carve-out)
- Public-market status: private (post-2024 Russian carve-out)
- Headquarters: Moscow, Russia (data centers in Russia)
- Founded: 2018
- Anchor 2026 price: Pay-as-you-go (compute from ~₽0.55/hour for a small VM, ~$7-15/month for entry workloads)
- Free tier or trial: Free Tier with limited monthly compute, storage and managed-service credits; new accounts also receive a one-time bonus grant
- Jurisdiction: Russian Federation data-protection and 152-FZ personal-data localization rules
- 2025-2026 differentiator: Yandex Cloud's 2025-2026 push is sovereign-cloud positioning for Russian enterprises: 152-FZ data localization, on-prem Yandex Cloud (Yandex Compute Cloud Edge), and YandexGPT API access.
What is Yandex Cloud?
Yandex Cloud launched in 2018 as a enterprise cloud product from Yandex.Cloud LLC. The 2026 product surface spans Web console, CLI (yc), Terraform provider, API, with a feature set centred on compute cloud vms with intel and amd processors plus gpu instances, managed kubernetes, postgresql, mysql, clickhouse and redis services, and object storage with s3-compatible api. Subger tracks Yandex Cloud inside its broader enterprise cloud catalog; the dedicated true-price page layers historical renewal-price data on top.
Why choose Yandex Cloud
Product scope
Yandex Cloud differentiates on compute cloud vms with intel and amd processors plus gpu instances and managed kubernetes, postgresql, mysql, clickhouse and redis services. In context: the product is headquartered in Moscow, Russia (data centers in Russia) and operates under Russian Federation data-protection and 152-FZ personal-data localization rules, which shapes how the team designs the catalog / coverage / feature ladder. For 2026 buyers, the headline question is whether compute cloud vms with intel and amd processors plus gpu instances matches actual usage patterns — and the enterprise cloud category hub benchmarks how Yandex Cloud stacks up against the rest of the category on this dimension.
Integrations and admin
Beyond the headline, Yandex Cloud ships object storage with s3-compatible api, yandex speechkit and translate apis (russian-language ml), and datalens bi and data proc for analytics workloads, plus 152-fz-compliant deployments inside russian-territory data centers. These are the practical levers that decide whether the subscription pays back month-to-month. Subger's renewal-price tracker spotlights any tier where the steady-state price diverges sharply from the promotional first-year rate — see the true-price page for Yandex Cloud.
Plans and ecosystem
Yandex Cloud runs 4 pricing tiers from Free Tier (₽0) up to Enterprise (Custom). The Committed Use tier at Pay-as-you-go (compute from ~₽0.55/hour for a small VM, ~$7-15/month for entry workloads) is the most-purchased anchor — see the pricing table for the full ladder and the renewal-price tracker for first-year vs. renewal math. Active promo codes are tracked on the Yandex Cloud promo page.
Pricing in 2026
Yandex Cloud's current 2026 ladder, with anchor figures in their primary billing currency:
| Tier | Anchor price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ₽0 | Monthly free quotas across compute, storage and managed services |
| Pay-as-you-go | Usage-based | Per-second billing for compute, per-GB for storage |
| Committed Use | Up to 30% off | 1- and 3-year commitments on compute capacity |
| Enterprise | Custom | Volume discounts, dedicated TAM, SLA-backed support |
The renewal-price delta — the gap between promotional first-year and steady-state pricing — is tracked on the dedicated true-price page for Yandex Cloud. Active promotional codes are listed on the Yandex Cloud promo page.
Yandex Cloud apps and platform support
Yandex Cloud ships across the following surfaces in 2026:
| Surface | Supported |
|---|---|
| Mobile (iOS, Android, wearables) | Not supported |
| Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) | Not supported |
| Web browser | Web console |
| TV and streaming devices | Not supported |
| Console | Not supported |
| Other surfaces and integrations | CLI (yc), Terraform provider, API |
If you cancel and want to keep an existing account on a new device, see the Yandex Cloud cancellation guide for account-retention details.
Product scope and integrations
Yandex Cloud's product covers compute cloud vms with intel and amd processors plus gpu instances alongside managed kubernetes, postgresql, mysql, clickhouse and redis services. The 2025-2026 buying questions are integration depth, admin tooling, regional data residency, and per-seat economics at scale. The enterprise cloud category hub benchmarks competing vendors.
Use cases Yandex Cloud fits
- Russian enterprises needing 152-FZ-compliant infrastructure inside Russian data centers
- SaaS builders wanting Managed Kubernetes plus Postgres without AWS exposure
- ML teams using SpeechKit and YandexGPT for Russian-language NLP
- Analytics teams pairing ClickHouse with DataLens for dashboarding
If none of these matches your situation, the enterprise cloud category hub ranks alternatives that may fit better.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yandex Cloud cost in 2026?
Yandex Cloud's ladder starts at Free Tier (₽0), with the anchor reference at Pay-as-you-go (compute from ~₽0.55/hour for a small VM, ~$7-15/month for entry workloads) and top tier Enterprise at Custom. Full breakdown in the pricing table and renewal-price math on the true-price page.
Does Yandex Cloud have a free tier or trial?
Free Tier with limited monthly compute, storage and managed-service credits; new accounts also receive a one-time bonus grant See the pricing table for the entry-paid step, and the Yandex Cloud deal page for current promo discounts.
Who owns and operates Yandex Cloud?
Yandex Cloud is operated by Yandex.Cloud LLC. The corporate parent is Yandex (MKAO Yandex, post-2024 carve-out), with the product headquartered in Moscow, Russia (data centers in Russia) and launched in 2018. Public-market status: private (post-2024 Russian carve-out).
Where is Yandex Cloud headquartered?
Yandex Cloud runs out of Moscow, Russia (data centers in Russia). It is governed by Russian Federation data-protection and 152-FZ personal-data localization rules.
What's the 2025-2026 differentiator for Yandex Cloud?
Yandex Cloud's 2025-2026 push is sovereign-cloud positioning for Russian enterprises: 152-FZ data localization, on-prem Yandex Cloud (Yandex Compute Cloud Edge), and YandexGPT API access.
How do I cancel Yandex Cloud?
Cancellation flows for web, iOS and Android are documented step-by-step in the Yandex Cloud cancellation guide. Time the cancellation before the renewal date to avoid the next billing cycle.
Are there Yandex Cloud promo codes or seasonal discounts?
Subger tracks active promo codes and seasonal deals on the Yandex Cloud promo page. Family / multi-user variants (where they exist) are listed in the pricing ladder above.
What devices does Yandex Cloud run on?
Yandex Cloud ships on Web console, CLI (yc), Terraform provider, API. The platforms table above lists every supported surface.
How does Yandex Cloud compare with other enterprise cloud options?
Fit depends on geography, ecosystem and ladder economics. The enterprise cloud category hub on Subger benchmarks alternatives across price ladder, free tier, feature breadth and ecosystem.
How does Subger track Yandex Cloud pricing?
Subger pulls Yandex Cloud's public price card and layers historical renewal-price data so you can see when a promo first-year price falls off. See the true-price page for the delta between teaser and steady-state pricing.
Get started with Yandex Cloud
Pick a tier from the pricing table above that matches your usage. The Committed Use tier at Pay-as-you-go (compute from ~₽0.55/hour for a small VM, ~$7-15/month for entry workloads) is the most-purchased anchor for 2026 subscribers. If you're shopping around, browse the enterprise cloud category hub to benchmark alternatives, and check the Yandex Cloud deal page for current promotional pricing before committing.
Before finalising, do three things: read the renewal-price math on the true-price page for Yandex Cloud so the first-year promo doesn't catch you out at renewal; verify the device and platform support against the surfaces you actually use day to day; and bookmark the cancellation guide so you know how to exit cleanly if usage drops. Yandex Cloud is a enterprise cloud purchase that benefits from the same disciplined renewal-tracking habit Subger applies to every subscription in the catalog.
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Pricing
| Regional pricing | Yandex Cloud Pay-as-you-go | Yandex Cloud Committed Use |
|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇺RussiaRUB | RUB 0.00 | RUB 1,000.00 |
Prices converted at current exchange rate
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