CloudBurn

About CloudBurn

Welcome to the future of cloud cost management with CloudBurn. This innovative tool is designed specifically for teams using Terraform or AWS CDK, tackling the all-too-common problem of surprise AWS bills. Imagine this: you're knee-deep in code, pushing infrastructure changes, only to find out weeks later that your AWS bill has skyrocketed due to costly misconfigurations. With CloudBurn, those days are history. It seamlessly integrates into your GitHub workflow, providing immediate cost insights during pull requests. No more waiting until your bill arrives to discover the financial impact of your changes. Instead, CloudBurn delivers real-time AWS cost estimates right within your code review process, empowering your team to make informed decisions before deployment. Its main value proposition? Preventing expensive infrastructure mistakes before they ever hit production, saving your budget and sanity.

Features of CloudBurn

Automatic Cost Analysis

Each time a developer opens a pull request with infrastructure changes, CloudBurn springs into action. It automatically analyzes the proposed modifications using real-time AWS pricing, providing immediate insights into potential costs. This feature ensures that teams can catch expensive mistakes at the earliest stage of development.

Real-Time Pricing Data

Forget outdated pricing models and spreadsheets. CloudBurn offers real-time AWS pricing tailored to your specific region. This means you get accurate cost estimations, reflecting current market rates, so you can plan and budget effectively without any guesswork.

Resource-Level Cost Breakdown

CloudBurn doesn't just give you a total cost; it dives deep into the numbers. With a resource-level breakdown, you can see how each infrastructure change impacts the overall monthly costs. This granular visibility allows your team to understand where expenses are creeping up and make necessary adjustments.

Continuous Cost Visibility

With CloudBurn, cost visibility is no longer a one-time event. It integrates directly into your CI/CD workflow, automatically providing ongoing insights into financial implications as your infrastructure evolves. This continuous feedback loop helps developers stay aware of the costs associated with their code changes.

Use Cases of CloudBurn

Early Cost Detection

Imagine a scenario where a developer proposes adding multiple EC2 instances without realizing the financial impact. With CloudBurn, this developer receives instant cost feedback in the pull request, allowing the team to adjust the changes before they deploy and avoid unnecessary expenses.

Budget Management for Teams

For teams operating under strict budgets, CloudBurn becomes an essential tool. By integrating cost analysis directly into the code review process, teams can prioritize cost-effective solutions, ensuring that their infrastructure growth aligns with financial constraints.

Streamlined Code Reviews

CloudBurn revolutionizes the code review process by adding a financial dimension. Developers can discuss both technical and financial implications of changes during reviews, leading to more informed decision-making and collaborative budgeting within the team.

Mitigating Risk of Cost Overruns

When infrastructure changes go live, it can be difficult to roll back costly decisions. CloudBurn helps mitigate this risk by catching potential cost overruns during the development phase, allowing teams to refactor or adjust their approach before hitting production.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CloudBurn integrate with GitHub?

CloudBurn seamlessly integrates with GitHub through the GitHub Marketplace. Once installed, it automatically analyzes pull requests for infrastructure changes, providing cost estimates in real-time.

What infrastructure-as-code tools does CloudBurn support?

Currently, CloudBurn supports both Terraform and AWS CDK. Teams using these tools can leverage CloudBurn to gain insight into the financial impact of their infrastructure changes.

How does CloudBurn calculate costs?

CloudBurn uses real-time AWS pricing data to analyze the infrastructure changes included in a pull request. It calculates the potential monthly costs based on the proposed resources, ensuring accurate estimates.

Can I use CloudBurn for free?

Yes! CloudBurn offers a 14-day Pro trial for users to experience premium features. After the trial, you can choose to continue with a Community plan at no cost, making it accessible for teams of all sizes.