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We performed a comparison between AWS Cost Management [EOL] and Azure Cost Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The budgeting tool of AWS Cost Management is the most valuable feature.""The initial setup wasn't complex at all.""With the cost management tool, clients can optimize fine tuning their consumption.""The stability and scalability are good.""All of the reporting features are very good, as they allow us to track monthly expenses and send relevant emails.""The initial setup was straightforward. It's not complex at all.""The product provides the ability to set cost limits and budgets for a set of resources on the network.""I like the recommendation we get from AWS Cost Management to use a particular image or VM type."

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"Microsoft's technical support is good.""The tool is very stable.""The solution helps us diagnose and understand why some resources cost more so that we can fine-tune and reduce the cost.""The tool helps with budgeting and reporting. It notifies us whenever we cross the threshold.""The most valuable aspect of Azure Cost Management for me is the cost-saving recommendations based on our usage patterns.""The most valuable feature is that our customers can see their consumption in real time. Even though we have a couple of analytics provided by our company, those are not in real time.""The interface is good, and it's easy to manage.""It encompasses a multitude of specialized services, each with its associated costs and considerations."

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Cons
"There could be an option to build custom dashboards for the platform.""I would like to see the forecasting models improved with AWS Cost Management.""The solution needs to improve the communication mechanism available to the stakeholders.""AWS could improve the compatibility with other products.""AWS Cost Management has fewer features compared to Azure Cost Management.""This program is not very scalable.""I would like to see AWS Cost Management be more precise in their calculations.""Data transfer between S3 buckets within AWS incurs costs, especially when moving data from one bucket to another or downloading data."

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"It would be beneficial if Azure Cost Management could automatically generate budget rules using AI insights, eliminating the need for manual configuration.""The response time of customer support can be improved.""I would like the developers to add more features about migration, like how much it would cost to migrate from, let's say, AWS to Azure.""Azure Cost Management should be made cheaper.""The solution could improve its APIs to access the customer application.""The forecasting model can improve Azure Cost Management.""Azure Cost Management is expensive.""The solution could use automatic emailing. That would help improve the product a lot, at least for our purposes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We have signed a long-term contract with AWS. There are different service levels that will determine the level of support you have."
  • "We get AWS Cost Management for free because we use AWS services."
  • "The product is affordable."
  • "AWS Cost Management is free to use."
  • "The tool's pricing depends on our services."
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  • "It's free out of the box."
  • "I think the solution was free initially."
  • "Based on the transitional cost we charge, it's not expensive, but could be better."
  • "The solution is free. It's part of having an Azure subscription."
  • "I give the solution's overall cost an eight out of ten."
  • "I rate the price of Azure Cost Management an eight out of ten."
  • "Customers do not need to pay for the product's license, and the product is free of cost."
  • "The tool's pricing is yearly."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool's cost management feature provides a comprehensive view of AWS costs, allowing us to plan and make cost-effective decisions. With AWS Cost Explorer, we can perform cost planning, generate… more »
    Top Answer:Data transfer between S3 buckets within AWS incurs costs, especially when moving data from one bucket to another or downloading data.
    Top Answer:Gives visibility into the cost of cloud-based solutions.
    Top Answer:The product comes free. There is no cost associated with the product.
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    In Cloud Cost Management
    2nd
    Views
    2,370
    Comparisons
    2,106
    Reviews
    31
    Average Words per Review
    332
    Rating
    8.2
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    Also Known As
    Amazon Cost Management
    Microsoft Azure Cost Management, Cloudyn
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    Overview

    AWS Cost Management tools give you visibility into your AWS costs and usage. There are a range of AWS Cost Management tools to help you access, organize, understand, control, and optimize your costs.

    Azure Cost Management empowers organizations to monitor cloud spend, drive organizational accountabilities, and optimize cloud efficiency so they can accelerate future cloud investments with confidence.

    Sample Customers
    Hess, Expedia, Kelloggs, Philips, HyperTrack
    Quixey, Infomedia, Panaya, Wix.com, Mirabeau, Mi9, GetTaxi, Outsmart Studios, Bownty, BlazeMeter: The Load Testing Cloud, Irdeto, Effective Measure, Totango, Nextdoor, BranchOut, The BioTeam, Evolven, Netotiate, ClickSoftware
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    University7%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Pharma/Biotech Company10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Healthcare Company5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise42%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise65%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise66%
    Buyer's Guide
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    March 2024
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    AWS Cost Management [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Cloud Cost Management with 10 reviews while Azure Cost Management is ranked 2nd in Cloud Cost Management with 41 reviews. AWS Cost Management [EOL] is rated 8.2, while Azure Cost Management is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of AWS Cost Management [EOL] writes "Easy to use and provides in-depth information in one place". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Azure Cost Management writes "A good, but limited cost information solution with strong analytics but requiring more flexibility in its reporting functionality". AWS Cost Management [EOL] is most compared with VMware Aria Cost powered by CloudHealth, IBM Turbonomic, Cloudability, Google Cloud Billing and CloudCheckr , whereas Azure Cost Management is most compared with IBM Turbonomic, VMware Aria Cost powered by CloudHealth, AWS Savings Plans, Cloudability and Zabbix.

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