CloudBurn

About CloudBurn

CloudBurn is a cutting-edge tool designed for development teams using Terraform or AWS CDK, aiming to mitigate costly infrastructure errors before they impact production environments. Many teams face the frustration of discovering AWS cost issues weeks or even months after deployment, resulting in unexpected charges on their bills. CloudBurn addresses this issue by providing real-time cost estimates during the code review phase, allowing teams to make informed decisions before infrastructure changes go live. By integrating seamlessly into existing GitHub workflows, CloudBurn empowers developers to catch potential financial pitfalls early, enhancing collaboration and ensuring that cost considerations are a core part of the development process. With CloudBurn, you can stop reacting to billing surprises and start proactively managing your cloud infrastructure expenses.

Features of CloudBurn

Automatic Cost Analysis

Every time a pull request is created with infrastructure changes, CloudBurn automatically analyzes the modifications. It calculates the expected monthly costs associated with the changes, providing immediate insights that help teams make informed decisions.

Real-Time AWS Pricing

CloudBurn utilizes up-to-date AWS pricing data specific to your region, ensuring that cost estimates are accurate and reflective of current market conditions. This feature allows teams to have confidence in the financial projections they are reviewing.

Resource-Level Breakdown

The tool offers a detailed resource-level breakdown of costs, enabling developers to see the differences between old and new monthly expenses. This transparency helps teams understand the financial impact of each modification clearly.

Integrated into Code Review

CloudBurn integrates directly into your GitHub workflow, posting cost reports as comments on pull requests. This feature ensures that cost discussions happen naturally during the code review process, making it easy to address potential issues before deployment.

Use Cases of CloudBurn

Preventing Cost Overruns

Teams can leverage CloudBurn to avoid unexpected cost overruns by identifying expensive changes during the code review phase. This proactive approach allows for adjustments that prevent budget overruns before they occur.

Streamlining Infrastructure Changes

By providing cost visibility during the pull request process, CloudBurn streamlines discussions around infrastructure changes. Teams can collaborate efficiently and make financial considerations a priority in their development cycle.

Enhancing Team Collaboration

CloudBurn fosters better communication among team members by integrating cost discussions into code reviews. Developers, project managers, and finance teams can align on budget considerations, improving overall collaboration.

Supporting Continuous Integration

CloudBurn seamlessly integrates with CI/CD pipelines, providing continuous cost visibility. This feature supports teams in maintaining budget discipline while rapidly deploying changes, ensuring financial impacts are consistently monitored.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CloudBurn estimate costs?

CloudBurn uses real-time AWS pricing data to analyze infrastructure changes made in pull requests. It calculates expected monthly costs based on current pricing for specific resources in your selected region.

Can CloudBurn be used with any GitHub repository?

Yes, CloudBurn can be installed on any GitHub repository that manages AWS infrastructure using Terraform or AWS CDK. It easily integrates into existing workflows.

Is there a trial period for CloudBurn?

CloudBurn offers a 14-day Pro trial, allowing teams to experience the full range of features for free. After the trial, users can choose to continue with the Pro plan or revert to the Community plan at no cost.

What happens if my team makes an expensive change?

CloudBurn provides immediate feedback on cost increases during the code review process. This allows your team to discuss and adjust the changes before they are deployed, significantly reducing the risk of incurring unexpected expenses.