AWS Cost Explorer vs CloudHealth

Developers and teams should use AWS Cost Explorer when managing cloud budgets, identifying cost drivers, or planning for future expenses in AWS environments meets developers and it teams should use cloudhealth when managing complex, multi-cloud deployments to gain insights into spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enforce governance policies. Here's our take.

AWS Cost Explorer

Nice Pick

Developers and teams should use AWS Cost Explorer when managing cloud budgets, identifying cost drivers, or planning for future expenses in AWS environments

Pros

• It is essential for cost optimization, financial reporting, and ensuring efficient resource utilization, particularly in multi-account or large-scale deployments
• Related to: aws-billing, aws-budgets

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

CloudHealth

Developers and IT teams should use CloudHealth when managing complex, multi-cloud deployments to gain insights into spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enforce governance policies

Pros

• It is particularly valuable for enterprises with large-scale cloud usage, as it automates resource optimization, tracks compliance, and provides actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Related to: aws-cost-management, azure-governance

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. AWS Cost Explorer is a tool while CloudHealth is a platform. We picked AWS Cost Explorer based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

AWS Cost Explorer wins

Based on overall popularity. AWS Cost Explorer is more widely used, but CloudHealth excels in its own space.