What software tracks and reduces AWS or Azure spending?

# AWS & Azure Cost Management Tools

## **Native Solutions**

- **AWS Cost Explorer** - Built-in dashboard for tracking and analyzing spend

- **AWS Trusted Advisor** - Identifies optimization opportunities

- **Azure Cost Management + Billing** - Microsoft's native tool for monitoring and reducing costs

## **Third-Party Platforms**

**Multi-cloud focused:**

- **CloudHealth** (VMware) - Comprehensive cost analytics across clouds

- **Densify** - AI-driven optimization recommendations

- **Kubecost** - Specialized for Kubernetes cost tracking

- **Cloudability** - Detailed cost analytics and forecasting

**AWS-specific:**

- **Cloudwatch + custom dashboards** - For granular monitoring

- **Spot.io** - Spot instance optimization

**Azure-specific:**

- **CloudSavvy** - Azure-focused optimization

## **Key Features to Look For**

- Real-time cost tracking

- Budget alerts and forecasting

- Resource tagging and chargeback

- Optimization recommendations

- Multi-account/subscription support

- RI/Savings Plans analysis

**Best choice depends on:**

- Your cloud provider mix (single vs. multi-cloud)

- Complexity of your infrastructure

- Budget for tooling

- Need for automation vs. manual reviews

Are you looking for something specific to AWS, Azure, or both?