CloudBurn

CloudBurn is the definitive pre-deployment cost intelligence platform engineered for elite engineering teams operating in the cloud. It is purpose-built for organizations that leverage Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks like Terraform and AWS CDK, transforming the traditionally reactive and opaque process of cloud cost management into a proactive, transparent discipline. The platform's core mission is singular and powerful: to prevent expensive infrastructure mistakes before they are ever deployed to production. Traditional teams operate blind, discovering cost overruns weeks later on a static AWS bill, long after resources are provisioned and capital is irrevocably spent. CloudBurn disrupts this costly cycle by injecting real-time, granular cost analysis directly into the developer workflow—specifically, within the code review of a GitHub pull request. This creates an immediate financial feedback loop, empowering developers, architects, and FinOps practitioners to make informed, cost-conscious decisions when changes are simplest and cheapest to implement. By shifting cost governance left in the CI/CD pipeline, CloudBurn ensures financial accountability is baked into the development lifecycle from the first line of code, safeguarding budgets and enabling a true, automated culture of FinOps.

Real-Time Pull Request Cost Analysis

CloudBurn automatically analyzes infrastructure changes from tools like Terraform Plan or AWS CDK Diff and posts a detailed, line-item cost report directly into the GitHub pull request. This provides immediate visibility into the exact dollar impact of every proposed change, down to individual resource pricing, before any code merges to production. It turns the pull request into a financial checkpoint.

Granular, Resource-Level Cost Forecasting

The platform delivers more than a top-line number. It provides a forensic breakdown of costs for each new or modified resource, including hourly rates, usage types, and descriptions pulled from real-time AWS pricing data. This granularity allows teams to pinpoint exactly which configuration—like a t3.xlarge vs. a t3.micro instance—is driving cost changes, enabling precise optimization.

Seamless GitHub-First Integration & Security

CloudBurn is built for the modern engineering stack with a security-first, GitHub-native approach. Billing, setup, and repository permissions are handled entirely through GitHub, requiring no separate dashboard logins or sensitive key management. Installation via the GitHub Marketplace takes minutes, ensuring a seamless and secure integration into existing workflows.

Automated FinOps Workflow Enforcement

By embedding cost intelligence into the CI/CD pipeline, CloudBurn institutionalizes cost awareness as a non-negotiable part of the development process. It creates an automated governance layer that ensures every infrastructure change undergoes financial review, fostering a culture where cost efficiency is as inherent as code quality and security, without manual oversight.

Preventing Costly Misconfigurations in PR Reviews

Engineering teams use CloudBurn to catch severe and expensive misconfigurations—like accidentally provisioning a cluster of oversized EC2 instances or over-provisioned Fargate tasks—during code review. This prevents "heart-stopping AWS bills" by allowing teams to refactor and optimize infrastructure while it is still in code, avoiding risky and expensive post-deployment rework.

Enabling Developer-Led Cost Ownership

CloudBurn empowers developers to own cost outcomes by giving them immediate, contextual feedback on their architectural choices. Instead of a centralized FinOps team delivering backward-looking reports, developers see the financial impact of their decisions as they make them, fostering accountability and smarter design from the outset.

Streamlining Infrastructure Budgeting & Forecasting

Architects and engineering managers leverage CloudBurn's pre-deployment forecasts to accurately predict monthly spend for new features or services. This transforms infrastructure budgeting from a speculative spreadsheet exercise into a data-driven process based on actual code changes, improving financial planning and runway projections.

Accelerating Safe Deployment Velocity

Teams can deploy infrastructure changes with confidence and speed, knowing that cost overruns have been vetted automatically. CloudBurn removes the fear of financial surprises, eliminating bottlenecks caused by manual cost checks and enabling faster, more responsible innovation without sacrificing fiscal control.

How does CloudBurn calculate cost estimates?

CloudBurn calculates cost estimates by analyzing the output of your Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (like a Terraform plan or AWS CDK diff). It parses the resource changes and matches them against real-time, region-specific pricing data from cloud providers like AWS. The result is a precise forecast of the monthly recurring cost impact based on standard on-demand usage.

Is my code or cloud credentials exposed to CloudBurn?

No. CloudBurn operates on a secure, GitHub-native model. The analysis is performed using only the diff or plan output posted by your GitHub Action. Your actual Terraform or CDK source code, state files, and cloud provider credentials never leave your environment or are transmitted to CloudBurn, ensuring maximum security.

What IaC frameworks and cloud providers does CloudBurn support?

Currently, CloudBurn provides deep, native integration for AWS cloud infrastructure. It supports the predominant Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks used with AWS, specifically HashiCorp Terraform and the AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK). Support for additional providers is guided by the public product roadmap.

Can I use CloudBurn for free?

Yes. CloudBurn offers a Community plan that is free to use forever. The platform also provides a 14-day trial of its Pro features, which include advanced reporting and historical analysis, allowing you to experience the full capabilities without a credit card. You can cancel anytime or revert to the Community plan.