AWS Cognito new price tier and ability to add terms and conditions to registration flow

Thank you for your detailed question about Amazon Cognito's new pricing tiers and UI improvements. I'll address your concerns and provide information based on the available data.

Regarding the pricing changes:

1. You're correct that switching to the Essentials tier will not introduce any change to your billing until November 30, 2025, assuming your account meets the eligibility criteria (having at least 1 monthly active user in the last 12 months on or before November 22, 2024).

2. After November 30, 2025, there may be a price change. However, the exact pricing details for your specific use case are not provided in the available information. The price of $0.015 per MAU you mentioned is not confirmed in the sources I have.

3. It's important to note that the pricing for the Lite and Essentials tiers is based on monthly active users (MAU). Both tiers also offer a free tier each month that does not automatically expire and is available to both existing and new AWS customers indefinitely.

4. The disclaimer you mentioned about prices not changing if you're not enabling any security features is not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, it's worth noting that the Plus tier, which includes advanced security features, is priced differently from the Essentials tier.

Regarding the UI improvements:

The Essentials tier offers an enhanced version of the managed login pages, which includes a clean, up-to-date interface and more features for customizing branding and styles. This could be beneficial if you're looking to improve your user experience.

As for seeing the average price based on your provided data, unfortunately, I don't have enough information to calculate this accurately. The best approach would be to contact AWS support directly for a more precise estimate based on your specific usage patterns and requirements.

Regarding the Cognito development roadmap and the ability to add terms and conditions to the registration flow:

The sources provided do not contain information about a public Cognito development roadmap or specific plans for adding terms and conditions to the forms. For the most up-to-date information on feature requests and roadmap items, it would be best to reach out to AWS support or check the official AWS documentation and announcements regularly.

In summary, while the switch to the Essentials tier should not impact your billing immediately, it's crucial to carefully review the new pricing structure and consult with AWS directly to understand how it might affect your specific use case in the long term. The new UI improvements could enhance your user experience, but you should weigh this against any potential future cost implications.
Sources
Announcing new feature tiers: Essentials and Plus for Amazon Cognito - AWS
Essentials plan features - Amazon Cognito
Improve your app authentication workflow with new Amazon Cognito features | AWS News Blog