AWS Cost and Usage Reports
AWS Cost and Usage Reports is a service that provides detailed billing and usage data for AWS resources, delivered as CSV files to an Amazon S3 bucket. It allows organizations to track, analyze, and optimize their AWS spending by breaking down costs by service, account, tag, and other dimensions. The reports are updated at least once daily and can be integrated with third-party tools for further analysis and visualization.
Developers and organizations should use AWS Cost and Usage Reports when they need granular, customizable data to monitor AWS expenses, identify cost drivers, and implement cost-saving measures, such as in large-scale deployments or multi-account environments. It is essential for budgeting, forecasting, and compliance purposes, enabling detailed insights beyond the basic AWS Cost Explorer.