CloudBurn

About CloudBurn

CloudBurn is a revolutionary cloud cost management tool designed specifically for teams utilizing Terraform or AWS CDK. Its primary goal is to prevent costly infrastructure mistakes before they escalate into production environments. Often, teams confront unexpected AWS cost spikes weeks after deployment, leading to budget overruns and wasted resources. CloudBurn mitigates this risk by providing immediate visibility into AWS costs during the code review phase, allowing teams to catch potential issues before they incur expenses. This proactive approach ensures developers understand the financial implications of their changes, fostering a culture of cost awareness and accountability. With CloudBurn, organizations can streamline their CI/CD workflows, integrate cost management seamlessly, and make informed decisions that align with their budgetary constraints, ultimately leading to significant savings and optimized infrastructure management.

Features of CloudBurn

Automatic Cost Analysis

Every time a developer creates a pull request with infrastructure changes, CloudBurn automatically analyzes those changes using real-time AWS pricing. This feature ensures that developers receive immediate feedback on the financial impact of their changes, making it easier to adjust before deployment.

Real-Time AWS Pricing

CloudBurn provides real-time pricing information tailored to your specific region. This ensures that the cost estimates reflect the actual prices you will encounter when deploying resources on AWS, allowing for precise financial planning and forecasting.

Resource-Level Cost Breakdown

The tool delivers a detailed breakdown of costs associated with each resource change. By comparing old versus new monthly costs, teams can quickly identify which changes will have the most significant financial impact, enabling focused discussions during code reviews.

Seamless GitHub Integration

CloudBurn integrates effortlessly with GitHub workflows. Once installed, it captures the output from GitHub Actions (such as AWS CDK or Terraform) and posts detailed cost reports directly in pull requests, ensuring that cost analysis is an integral part of the development process.

Use Cases of CloudBurn

Preventing Budget Overruns

CloudBurn is ideal for organizations looking to maintain strict budget controls. By providing cost estimates in real-time, teams can avoid unintentional overspending on resources that may exceed their planned budgets.

Enhancing Team Collaboration

With CloudBurn, cost discussions become a regular part of code reviews, fostering collaboration among team members. Developers can share insights and perspectives on infrastructure changes, leading to more thoughtful decision-making processes.

Optimizing Infrastructure Changes

CloudBurn empowers teams to make cost-effective infrastructure changes by highlighting the financial implications of their decisions. Developers can experiment with different configurations and immediately see how they affect costs, promoting innovation without the risk of budget blowouts.

Supporting FinOps Practices

For companies adopting FinOps practices, CloudBurn provides a continuous visibility framework into cloud spending. By embedding cost analysis into the CI/CD pipeline, organizations can align their financial and operational strategies more effectively, ensuring that every deployment aligns with their financial goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CloudBurn integrate with GitHub?

CloudBurn integrates seamlessly with GitHub by installing an application from the GitHub Marketplace. Once added to your repositories, it captures infrastructure changes and performs cost analysis automatically.

What types of infrastructure does CloudBurn support?

CloudBurn supports infrastructure defined using Terraform and AWS CDK. It analyzes changes made in pull requests for both tools, ensuring accurate cost estimates for a variety of AWS resources.

Can I try CloudBurn for free?

Yes, CloudBurn offers a 14-day Pro trial that allows users to experience all Pro features without any cost. After the trial, users can choose to continue with the Community plan or subscribe to a paid tier.

What happens if my pull request includes multiple infrastructure changes?

CloudBurn analyzes all changes in a pull request and provides a comprehensive cost report, detailing the impact of each change. This allows teams to see cumulative effects and make informed decisions before deployment.