Infracost
Cloud cost estimates for Terraform.
Overview
Infracost is a FinOps tool that integrates into the CI/CD pipeline to provide cloud cost estimates for Terraform projects. It helps engineers see the cost impact of their infrastructure changes before they are applied, enabling them to make more cost-effective decisions and prevent budget overruns.
✨ Key Features
- Terraform cost estimation
- CI/CD integration (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
- Policy-based guardrails
- Cost breakdowns by resource
- Open-source CLI
- SaaS platform for collaboration and governance
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on pre-deployment cost estimation for Terraform
- Open-source at its core
- Seamless integration into developer workflows
Unique Value: Empowers engineers to see the cost implications of their infrastructure changes directly in their workflow, making FinOps a proactive practice.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Integrating cost estimation into pull/merge requests
- Creating a culture of cost awareness among engineers
- Automating cost governance for infrastructure as code
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using Terraform
- Teams looking for a post-deployment cost monitoring and optimization tool
🏆 Alternatives
Focuses on the pre-deployment phase of infrastructure management, complementing traditional tools that monitor costs after deployment.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 21-day free trial
Free tier: Free for individuals and small teams
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