⚖️Cost Comparison

With the Cost Comparison mechanism, users can easily identify and track the expenses of specific services and resources within their larger cloud environment, making it simple to optimize and reduce overall costs.

Not only do Reports allow for comparison between different time periods, but it also enables users to compare their cloud costs across multiple projects, accounts, and environments. This provides an unprecedented level of granularity that is ideal for businesses of all sizes.

Users can also leverage their cost comparison exercise by making use of the following features:

Credits

Cloud credits are incentives offered by cloud providers to their customers to encourage them to use their services. These credits are usually given as a sign-up bonus or as a reward for certain actions such as referring new customers or participating in surveys.

The credits toggle button can be found on the top left corner of the dashboard which allows users to view their cost reports with or without credits included.

When users toggle off the credits feature, they will be able to view their actual costs without the influence of credits. This feature can be helpful in budget planning, cost analysis, and identifying areas where costs can be reduced. Users can also toggle on the credits feature to see the full value of their cloud usage including any credits they have earned.

Date Selection

Before proceeding with viewing the reports, users must first select the time interval for which they wish to see the data. This can be done by utilizing the transparent date-selection bar, which contains a drop-down monthly calendar to choose from.

Exporting Cost Reports

To export a cost report, users need to first ensure the accuracy of the time period and their chosen form of data representation. Then, they can simply click the blue EXPORT TO CSV button on the top right corner of the page.

Add to views

The Add to views button can be found on the top right of the page which allows users to save a specific report with certain filters activated in their Views section. This enhances the usability and convenience of the report-generating tool by enabling users to quickly and easily access their preferred reports with just a few clicks.

With the Add to Views button, users can apply their desired filters to a particular set report and then save it to the views section for easy access in the future.

For example, if a user regularly needs to generate a report showing costs for Top Services in specific months, they can apply the necessary filters and then save the report to their views section using the "Add to Views" button. This allows them to quickly access this report in the future without having to recreate the filters and settings each time.