Question
GenAI created an OpenSearch database automatically
- Posted on April 1, 2025
- GenAIOpenSearch
Asked by Anjanesh Lekshminarayanan
The pricing of GenAI is quite misleading don’t you think considering it also creates an OpenSearch database with an additional storage node automatically which is over $20 a month ?
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Hey Anjanesh 👋
Thanks for bringing this up! If an OpenSearch instance was created automatically and you’re unsure why or how it’s being billed, the best move would be to reach out to the DigitalOcean support team. They can take a closer look at your account and clarify exactly what’s going on with the resources and charges.
Let us know how it goes!
- Bobby