The Breaking Point
"We can't afford AWS cost tools, but we're bleeding money on AWS."
I heard this exact phrase 47 times while building CloudWise. The math didn't make sense:
- Enterprise FinOps tools: $40K+/year
- Average startup AWS waste: $500-2000/month
- Result: Pay more for the tool than you save
The Solution Architecture
Today we're launching CloudWise Free Forever:
What You Get (Free)
- 1 AWS account monitoring
- Unlimited monthly spend tracking
- Real-time cost alerts
- Waste detection automation
- Optimization recommendations
What You Don't Need
- Credit card
- Sales calls
- 6-month implementations
- Enterprise budgets
Technical Implementation
Built on:
- AWS Cost Explorer API integration
- Real-time data processing with Lambda
- Smart caching to minimize API costs
- Automated anomaly detection algorithms
Early Results
- Beta user found $1,200/month in forgotten resources
- Another caught EBS volumes costing $400/month
- Average free tier user saves $300+ in first 30 days
The Developer Impact
The best FinOps tool is the one you actually use. That's why we made it free to start.
Try it: cloudcostwise.io (6-minute setup)
What AWS cost surprise made you realize you needed better visibility?
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