Cost Types

CloudZero supports various cost types to provide a comprehensive view of cloud spend. This tutorial explains all the Cost Types and where in the platform you can use them.

These include Billed Cost (actual invoiced amount), Discounted Cost (with applied discounts allocated to usage), and Amortized Cost (spreading upfront RI and Savings Plan charges over time). Discounted Amortized Cost and Invoiced Amortized Cost further refine these views based on discount allocation and invoicing. Real Cost focuses on consumption-related charges, excluding taxes and support, while On-Demand Cost estimates what usage would cost without discounts or commitments. These cost types enable organizations to analyze and optimize cloud spending effectively.

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