CloudBurn

About CloudBurn

CloudBurn is an innovative tool designed specifically for teams utilizing Terraform or AWS CDK who want to mitigate the risk of incurring costly infrastructure mistakes before they are deployed to production. Many organizations find themselves facing unexpected AWS bills weeks after deploying changes, often resulting in financial setbacks that could have been avoided. CloudBurn addresses this issue by integrating directly into the code review process, providing real-time AWS cost estimates during pull requests. This proactive approach allows developers to understand the financial implications of their infrastructure changes immediately, enabling them to make informed decisions and adjustments before they hit the production environment. By delivering a clear cost report within the pull request, CloudBurn enhances collaboration among team members, ensuring financial transparency and accountability from the initial stages of development.

Features of CloudBurn

Automatic Cost Analysis

CloudBurn provides automatic cost analysis for every infrastructure pull request, allowing developers to instantly access detailed cost implications of their changes. This feature ensures that every modification is accompanied by a clear financial overview, helping teams stay within budget.

Real-Time AWS Pricing

With real-time AWS pricing tailored to your specific region, CloudBurn ensures that the cost estimates reflect current market rates. This feature minimizes discrepancies and enhances the accuracy of financial forecasting, allowing teams to plan more effectively.

Resource-Level Breakdown

CloudBurn offers a resource-level breakdown that highlights the old versus new monthly costs for each modified infrastructure component. This detailed analysis empowers teams to see exactly how each change impacts overall expenses, facilitating better decision-making.

Seamless Integration with GitHub

CloudBurn integrates effortlessly with your existing GitHub workflow. By installing the application and adding the necessary GitHub Actions, teams can automate cost analysis without disrupting their current processes, ensuring a smooth transition and immediate benefits.

Use Cases of CloudBurn

Cost-Sensitive Development Teams

Development teams focused on maintaining strict budget constraints can leverage CloudBurn to avoid financial pitfalls during the coding phase. By reviewing cost implications in real-time, they can make adjustments before deployment, ensuring adherence to financial targets.

Startups and Small Businesses

Startups and small businesses often operate on tight budgets. CloudBurn provides them with the necessary tools to understand the cost impact of their infrastructure changes, helping them to grow without unexpected financial burdens.

Large Enterprises with Complex Infrastructure

For large enterprises managing complex infrastructures, CloudBurn simplifies financial oversight. The tool enables teams to track costs across various projects, ensuring that even the smallest changes are accounted for in their budget forecasts.

Continuous Deployment Environments

In continuous deployment environments where changes are frequent, CloudBurn becomes essential. It allows teams to maintain cost visibility and control in real-time, enabling them to react quickly to any potential financial issues arising from infrastructure modifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does CloudBurn calculate costs?

CloudBurn calculates costs by analyzing infrastructure changes using real-time AWS pricing data specific to your region. This ensures that the cost estimates are accurate and reflective of current market conditions.

Can CloudBurn be integrated with existing CI/CD pipelines?

Yes, CloudBurn seamlessly integrates with existing CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions. This allows for automated cost analysis without disrupting your team's workflow.

What happens if a cost estimate is higher than expected?

If a cost estimate exceeds expectations, teams can discuss and adjust their proposed changes during code review before deployment, preventing costly errors from reaching production.

Is there a free trial available for CloudBurn?

Yes, CloudBurn offers a 14-day Pro Trial that allows users to experience all premium features for free. After the trial, users can choose to continue with the Community plan or subscribe to the Pro plan.