Amazon Bedrock is generally available to all AWS customers as of September 2023. This means the service is no longer in preview and can be accessed by any AWS user without requiring prior approval. However, its availability is currently limited to specific AWS regions. For example, as of late 2023, Bedrock is supported in regions like US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Europe (Frankfurt). AWS typically expands regional availability over time, but users must verify which regions support Bedrock before deploying workloads.
While the core service is generally available, certain foundational models within Bedrock may have additional access requirements or regional limitations. For instance, models like Claude from Anthropic or Jurassic-2 from AI21 Labs might only be accessible in specific regions or require explicit enablement via the AWS Management Console. AWS documentation provides updated lists of supported models and their availability, so developers should check this information when integrating Bedrock into applications. This model-specific variability ensures compliance with regional regulations or third-party provider policies.
Developers can start using Bedrock through the AWS Console, CLI, or SDKs once they have an AWS account in a supported region. The service follows AWS’s standard pricing model, with costs varying based on the model used and the volume of API calls. For teams operating in unsupported regions, AWS recommends monitoring official announcements for future expansions. General availability ensures Bedrock adheres to AWS’s reliability and security standards, but users should still review documentation for updates on regional rollouts or model access changes.