Cost optimization resources for startups
Extend your startup’s runway with helpful budget tools, eliminate unnecessary spending, and preserve resources in a changing environment.
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Take the guesswork out of managing your budget with AWS
The AWS Cloud offers startups access to computing resources as they need them, on a pay-as-you go basis. The cost-effective nature of cloud computing means startups can experiment at a greater pace, pivot quickly if an idea isn’t quite working out, and recover easily with minimal financial impact. With these AWS tools, you can better understand your costs before you start building, optimize your architecture for cost efficiency, get helpful alerts and set budgets to manage costs, and ensure long-term scalability.
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Services

AWS Cost Explorer

AWS Trusted Advisor
AWS Trusted Advisor inspects your AWS environment and recommends cost savings for participants in AWS Basic Support and AWS Developer Support.

AWS Budgets
AWS Budgets helps startups manage and stick to their spending plans, track your costs and usage, and respond quickly if you exceed your threshold.
AWS Activate
AWS Activate offers startups free tools, resources, and more to quickly get started on AWS