CloudBurn

About CloudBurn

CloudBurn is a powerful tool designed specifically for teams utilizing Terraform or AWS CDK to manage their cloud infrastructure. Its main purpose is to prevent costly mistakes before they reach production. Many organizations face unexpected AWS costs weeks after deploying their infrastructure, often leaving them to deal with the financial impact of misconfigurations. CloudBurn addresses this challenge by providing real-time cost visibility during the code review process. When developers open a pull request (PR) with infrastructure changes, CloudBurn analyzes those changes against live AWS pricing and generates a detailed cost report. This enables teams to discuss and adjust potential expenses before deployment, effectively catching costly decisions early in the development cycle. By integrating seamlessly into existing GitHub workflows, CloudBurn ensures that cost management becomes a natural part of the development process.

Features of CloudBurn

Automatic Cost Analysis

CloudBurn provides automatic cost analysis on every infrastructure pull request. This feature ensures that developers receive instant feedback on the financial implications of their changes, allowing for informed decision-making during the code review process.

Real-Time AWS Pricing

With CloudBurn, users benefit from real-time AWS pricing tailored to their specific region. This ensures that the cost estimates reflect current market conditions, providing accurate projections that help teams avoid budget overruns.

Resource-Level Breakdown

CloudBurn offers a detailed resource-level breakdown of costs, showing both old and new monthly costs for each resource. This transparency allows teams to identify which changes contribute to overall cost increases, facilitating more informed discussions around budget management.

Continuous Cost Visibility

Integrating CloudBurn into CI/CD workflows provides continuous cost visibility. As teams make changes to their infrastructure, they can see the financial impacts in real-time, enabling proactive management of their cloud expenses and preventing surprises on monthly bills.

Use Cases of CloudBurn

Early Cost Detection

CloudBurn is ideal for teams looking to catch expensive configuration mistakes before they are deployed. By integrating cost analysis into the PR process, teams can adjust their infrastructure changes based on financial implications, preventing budget overruns.

Streamlined Code Review Process

With CloudBurn's automatic cost reports, the code review process becomes more efficient. Developers can focus on both functionality and cost, ensuring that their infrastructure changes align with budgetary constraints without the need for extensive manual calculations.

Improved Financial Accountability

By providing real-time cost insights, CloudBurn enhances financial accountability within development teams. Everyone involved in the code review process can see the cost implications of their changes, fostering a culture of responsibility regarding cloud spending.

Enhanced Collaboration

CloudBurn promotes collaboration among team members during the code review stage. By discussing cost implications openly, teams can make more informed decisions together, leading to better infrastructure design and cost management strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CloudBurn integrate with GitHub?

CloudBurn integrates seamlessly with GitHub by allowing users to install the application from the GitHub Marketplace. It connects to specific repositories where AWS infrastructure is managed, enabling automatic cost analysis on pull requests.

What types of infrastructure changes does CloudBurn support?

CloudBurn supports infrastructure changes made through Terraform and AWS CDK. It analyzes the changes and provides cost estimates based on real-time AWS pricing for these tools, ensuring comprehensive cost management.

Can I try CloudBurn for free?

Yes, CloudBurn offers a 14-day Pro Trial that allows users to experience all the Pro features at no cost. After the trial, users can choose to continue with the Community plan for free or subscribe to the Pro plan.

How does CloudBurn ensure accurate cost estimates?

CloudBurn uses real-time AWS pricing data to provide accurate cost estimates for infrastructure changes. This ensures that users receive up-to-date financial information, allowing for precise budgeting and cost management during development.