Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is making waves in the cloud market by offering highly competitive pricing without sacrificing performance. Through a combination of intelligent pricing models and technical design choices, OCI provides a cost-effective alternative to other major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP. This guide breaks down the key factors that contribute to OCI's cost efficiency, from flexible instances to predictable pricing and global consistency. Why OCI Stands Out for Cost-Effective Cloud Services OCI's pricing structure is designed to be transparent, predictable, and significantly lower than its competitors. Here's how it stacks up: Compute: Up to 50% less expensive than other cloud providers. Block Storage: Up to 70% less expensive. Outbound Networking: Up to 80% less expensive. These savings are achieved through a few key strategic decisions. 1. Same Price Across All Regions OCI offers uniform pricing g...