{"id":5701,"date":"2026-02-25T14:50:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/?post_type=services&#038;p=5701"},"modified":"2026-02-26T00:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T00:46:05","slug":"aws-cost-optimization","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/services\/aws-cost-optimization\/","title":{"rendered":"AWS Cost Optimization Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section el_class=&#8221;has-gradient-blue&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;tablet-row vertical-center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;AWS Cost Optimization Service: Save up to 40% on your AWS bill&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1061\">Reduce AWS spend the safe way. We rightsize EC2\/EKS, use Spot where it fits, move cold data to cheaper tiers, and set budgets and alerts your team can trust.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Get in touch&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#FF5600&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fcloudvisor.co%2Fbook-a-free-consultation%2F|title:Get%20in%20touch&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hide-on-mobile&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Customer portal&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fcustomers.cloudvisor.eu%2F|title:Customer%20portal|target:_blank&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hide-on-mobile&#8221;]<ul class=\"icons-list check wpb_content_element columns-2\"><li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><span>Free of charge<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><span>Get actionable insights<\/span><\/li><\/ul>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Get in touch&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#FF5600&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fcloudvisor.co%2Fbook-a-free-consultation%2F|title:Get%20in%20touch&#8221; el_class=&#8221;show-on-mobile&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Customer portal&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fcustomers.cloudvisor.eu%2F|title:Customer%20portal|target:_blank&#8221; el_class=&#8221;show-on-mobile&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15073&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;tablet-row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750207518256{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 64px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #E3E8EF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;AWS Cost Optimization \u2014 what &amp; why&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"340\">AWS cost optimization means paying only for what you use while keeping performance steady. We review usage patterns, trim waste, pick the right pricing models, and add guardrails (tags, budgets, alerts) so bills stay predictable as your footprint grows.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Optimization tracks&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<ol class=\"numeric-list columns-1  wpb_content_element\"><li><div><h4>Rightsizing & autoscaling:<\/h4><p>We downshift oversized EC2\/EKS workloads, tune container requests\/limits, and enable autoscaling for peaks. Compute Optimizer guides choices; load tests confirm latency and error budgets stay healthy while steady-state costs drop.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Savings Plans & RIs strategy:<\/h4><p>We analyze coverage and utilization, then buy Savings Plans or Reserved Instances that match real baselines. Staggered terms, exchanges, and regional mix keep discounts high without boxing you into the wrong instance families.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Storage & data transfer tuning:<\/h4><p>S3 lifecycle moves cold data to cheaper tiers; analytics files use Parquet and partitioning. We clean unattached EBS and rein in snapshots. For egress, CloudFront, PrivateLink, placement tweaks, and Direct Connect reduce network spend.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Efficient architectures:<\/h4><p>Graviton cuts CPU costs, Spot handles fault-tolerant work, and serverless trims idle time. For data, right-size Redshift, cache hot queries, and avoid full-table scans. We document safe patterns your team can reuse.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Visibility, tagging & FinOps:<\/h4><p>Clear tags (owner, app, env) power Cost Explorer and CUR dashboards. Budgets and anomaly detection catch spikes early. Weekly reviews assign owners, track savings, and keep improvements from drifting over time.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ol>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750290748979{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;tablet-row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750174923898{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 64px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #E3E8EF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Maximize efficiency, minimize spend&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Designed specifically for startups and growing companies, this service helps you align your AWS costs with actual usage, improve efficiency, and maximize ROI.<\/p><p>What\u2019s Included (For Free):[\/vc_column_text]<ul class=\"icons-list check wpb_content_element columns-1\"><li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><span><strong>Tailored, structured report delivered by AWS Solutions Architect<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><span><strong>Detailed insights about your current AWS usage<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><span><strong>Actionable steps to reduce your AWS spending<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14981&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750175977999{padding-top: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What We Uncover in a Typical Review&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"><i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">Based on hundreds of audits, here are the most common cost leaks and security gaps we identify and help our customers resolve.<\/i><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;tablet-row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\ud83d\udcb0 Top Cost Saving Opportunities&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Our actionable guidance focuses on eliminating waste and maximizing your ROI. We frequently help customers address:<\/i><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text]<ul class=\"icons-list check-circle wpb_content_element columns-1\"><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Idle &amp; Underutilized Resources: <\/strong>Identifying assets that are running but barely used, quietly draining your budget.<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Orphaned Storage: <\/strong> Spotting unattached EBS volumes or volumes still attached to stopped EC2 instances.<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Sizing Mismatches:<\/strong> Pinpointing over-provisioned (wasting money) or under-provisioned (hurting performance) instances.<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Legacy Infrastructure:<\/strong> Upgrading old generation instances and EBS volumes to newer, more cost-effective equivalents.<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Missed Discounts:<\/strong> Highlighting On-Demand instances that should be covered by Savings Plans or Reserved Instances for massive savings.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\ud83d\udd12 Security &amp; Architecture Best Practices&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"17\"><i data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cost optimization shouldn\u2019t compromise reliability. Your report also includes a vital health check of your infrastructure:<\/i><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text]<ul class=\"icons-list check-circle wpb_content_element columns-1\"><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Access Management:<\/strong> Flagging <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/identity-and-access-management\/\" title=\"Identity and Access Management (IAM): Best Practices to Strengthen Your AWS Security\">IAM<\/a> users that are not utilizing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Credential Hygiene:<\/strong> Identifying stale access keys that pose an unnecessary security risk.<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Public Exposure:<\/strong> Securing publicly accessible RDS database instances and S3 buckets.<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Data Protection:<\/strong> Spotting critical RDS instances running without proper encryption.<\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check-circle\"><\/i><span><strong>Backup &amp; Recovery:<\/strong> Highlighting EBS volumes that are missing automated snapshots.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750175977999{padding-top: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Benefits of doing a Cost Optimization<br \/>Review&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755040001527{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 64px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #E3E8EF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"card-icon bg-blue pos-bottom default text-left   wpb_content_element\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cost-Optimization-1.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" title=\"\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\">Reduced costs<\/h3><div class=\"wpb_text_column  wpb_content_element\"><p>Identify and eliminate unnecessary or underutilized resources to achieve significant savings.<\/p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"card-icon bg-blue pos-bottom default text-left   wpb_content_element\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icon-better_visibility.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" title=\"\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\">Better visibility<\/h3><div class=\"wpb_text_column  wpb_content_element\"><p>Understand detailed cost and usage patterns to make informed decisions. Discover your\u00a0potential savings\u00a0with Cloudvisor.<\/p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"card-icon bg-blue pos-bottom default text-left   wpb_content_element\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/icon-resource_efficiency.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" title=\"\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\">Improved resource efficiency<\/h3><div class=\"wpb_text_column  wpb_content_element\"><p>Right-size, scale, and optimize your workloads for better performance at lower cost.<\/p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755039800787{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755039919247{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row el_class=&#8221;tablet-row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755040051626{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 64px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #E3E8EF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cost optimization review roadmap&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]A COR should take around one to three weeks\u00a0from initiation to conclusion. While each case may present unique circumstances, the structured process generally unfolds as follows:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<ol class=\"numeric-list columns-1  wpb_content_element\"><li><div><h4>Initial access and data collection<\/h4><p>Customer provides read access to their AWS usage data (Cost and Usage Reports).<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>In-depth analysis<\/h4><p>We gather and analyze the data using a specialized 3rd party tool.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Report preparation and recommendations<\/h4><p>We present the findings in a structured document alongside additional comments and advice.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div><h4>Recommendation implementation<\/h4><p>You implement the recommended changes (or our Engineering team can help you deploy the changes for an additional cost).<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ol>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Get in touch&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#FF5600&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; 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el_class=&#8221;wp-block-list&#8221;]We charge $2,000 per Review, but it\u2019s\u00a0free\u00a0for:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Companies spending under $5,000\/month on AWS<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Our\u00a0AWS Resell service clients<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Get in touch&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#FF5600&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fcloudvisor.co%2Fbook-a-free-consultation%2F|title:Get%20in%20touch&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755039800787{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;tablet-row&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why Cloudvisor?&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Built for startups from day one, we help fast-growing teams cut their AWS costs and scale with confidence.[\/vc_column_text]<ul class=\"icons-list check wpb_content_element columns-1\"><li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><span><strong>Advanced Tier AWS Partner<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><span><strong><span style=\"color: #373ce3;\">50+<\/span> AWS Certifications<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><span><strong><span style=\"color: #373ce3;\">2000+<\/span> clients from Europe, North America and beyond<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>[vc_btn title=&#8221;Get in touch&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#FF5600&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fcloudvisor.co%2Fbook-a-free-consultation%2F|title:Get%20in%20touch&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14446&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;has-gradient&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Frequently asked questions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you still have any questions, feel free to contact us and we will help you as best as we can.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h5&#8243; c_align=&#8221;left&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; no_fill=&#8221;true&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is AWS cost optimization and why does it matter?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-18662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"812\">AWS cost optimization means getting the same or better performance for less money. We review usage, right-size compute and storage, pick the best pricing models (On-Demand, Savings Plans, Reserved Instances), and remove waste. Strong tagging, budgets, and alerts keep spend predictable. The payoff is lower monthly bills and fewer surprises as usage grows.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do you find quick wins to cut our AWS bill?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-28662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1249\">We start with Cost Explorer, AWS Compute Optimizer, and Trusted Advisor to spot idle or over-provisioned resources. Typical fast wins include downsizing EC2, moving to Graviton, turning on autoscaling, buying Savings Plans for steady workloads, cleaning orphaned EBS and snapshots, and setting smart S3 lifecycle rules. Most clients see meaningful savings in the first month.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Savings Plans vs. Reserved Instances: what should we choose?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-38662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1680\">Both trade commitment for lower rates. Savings Plans cover EC2, Fargate, and Lambda with flexible instance families and regions. Reserved Instances are narrower but can suit specific, steady EC2 footprints. We analyze baseline usage, risk tolerance, and term (1- or 3-year) to build a purchase plan that saves money without locking you into the wrong shape.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do you right-size compute without hurting performance?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-48662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"2108\">We look at CPU, memory, and I\/O over time, not just daily peaks. Autoscaling handles spikes; smaller instances or Graviton often handle the steady state. For containers, we tune requests\/limits and bin-packing. For serverless, we review Lambda memory\/timeouts. Tests and canary rollouts keep latency and error rates where they should be while spend drops.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can Spot Instances really reduce costs for production?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-58662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2525\">Yes, when used safely. We move fault-tolerant parts (batch jobs, stateless services, CI\/CD) to Spot with capacity rebalancing and multi-AZ fallback. For Kubernetes, we mix on-demand and Spot node groups. Workloads that can restart or retry are great candidates. We track interruption rates and keep clear SLOs so savings don\u2019t trade off reliability.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do you reduce S3, EBS, and snapshot costs?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-68662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2932\">We apply lifecycle policies that move cold data to cheaper S3 tiers (IA, Glacier Instant Retrieval, Glacier), compress and partition analytics files, and delete unused versions. For EBS, we remove unattached volumes, right-size gp3, and cap snapshots with retention rules. Regular reviews catch \u201cquiet\u201d growth that slowly pushes storage bills up.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What about data transfer fees, can those be lowered?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-78662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3342\">Often, yes. We reduce cross-AZ chatter with smarter placement, shift chatty services into the same AZ, use PrivateLink for VPC-to-service traffic, enable CloudFront for egress, and review NAT patterns. For hybrid, Direct Connect can beat internet egress at scale. Clear network diagrams reveal the handful of links that drive most of the spend.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do tagging and FinOps improve cost control?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-88662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3730\">Tags make spend traceable to teams, products, and environments. With good keys (owner, app, env, cost-center), you can set budgets, showback\/chargeback, and alert on drift. We add guardrails for tag enforcement, build dashboards, and set weekly reviews so engineering and finance speak the same language and fix waste quickly.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Which AWS tools do you set up for budgets and alerts?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-98662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"4121\">We configure AWS Budgets for monthly and forecast alerts, Cost Anomaly Detection for sudden spikes, and Cost Explorer reports by service, tag, and reservation coverage. For deeper views, we add CUR (Cost and Usage Report) to S3 and a simple dashboard. The goal is clear ownership, early warnings, and no end-of-month panic.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do you help with <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/aws-credits-for-startups\/\" title=\"Free AWS Credits in 2026: How to Secure Up to $100k in Credits\">credits<\/a>, MAP funding, and Well-Architected Reviews?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq-108662-0285&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4536\">Yes. We advise on AWS credits and the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) when eligible, then bake those into the savings plan. We also run Well-Architected Reviews to find risk and waste across the five pillars, focusing on cost and reliability. You get practical fixes, a schedule, and measurable results that hold up over time.<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=&#8221;has-gradient&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;50+ certifications in specialized areas of AWS&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We take pride in our depth of knowledge and have worked hard to acquire a number of certifications in<br \/>specialized areas of AWS<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9220&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hide-on-mobile&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9221&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;show-on-mobile&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748881979753{background-color: #120F33 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;has-overflow&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"testimonials-wrapper wpb_content_element\"><div class=\"title-box alt\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\">Don't just take our word for it<\/h2><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>Here are few of the reviews of the clients we have served<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper testimonials-slider\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/getincome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.jpg\" alt=\"Lavrenti Tsudakov\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>\u201cWe are very satisfied with Cloudvisor&#8217;s services and their impact on our AWS architecture. Their expertise and dedication have resulted in meaningful improvements across security, cost-efficiency, and performance. We highly recommend Cloudvisor for its exceptional ability to elevate AWS infrastructure to new heights.\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Lavrenti Tsudakov<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">Operations Manager<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/getincome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Income<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robolabs.lt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Dainaras Anuzis\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>&#8220;We decided to move to AWS in order to improve efficiency and security of our platform, and we&#8217;re grateful Cloudvisor has helped to make it a reality by providing professional advice and hands-on migration services. In addition, we&#8217;re glad AWS Resell helps us save every month. By partnering with Cloudvisor, we&#8217;re sure our AWS infrastructure is in good hands.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Dainaras Anuzis<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">Co-Founder & CEO at RoboLabs<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robolabs.lt\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">RoboLabs<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/edberry.digital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.jpg\" alt=\"Aleksei Shevchuk\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>&#8220;We love working with Cloudvisor. Their service is excellent, and their overwhelming support helped us grow a lot. Their team was always ready to assist us when needed; with their help, we received the first portion of AWS credits that helped our startup scale, and we are about to opt for further AWS credits to keep our growth going. We would recommend Cloudvisor for every startup that seeks growth of their business and IT infrastructure.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Aleksei Shevchuk<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">CEO<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/edberry.digital\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">EdBerry<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inputsoft.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Anastasiia Smyk\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>&#8220;Cloudvisor provides an incredible launch pad for startups. While their services are already powerful, they do something we haven&#8217;t seen anywhere else. Not only are you guaranteed continued support from their team, but they also make all the AWS credits work for your business, and none of them will be wasted. We recommend Cloudvisor to all startups who want to make their company successful and cost-effective from the very beginning.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Anastasiia Smyk<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">CEO<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inputsoft.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Input Soft<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identeq.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Reed\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>&#8220;It\u2019s easy to use Cloudvisor\u2019s services. Their platform allows us to track our bills and spending easily. Their support staff is available whenever required, and their service levels are incredible. Their invoices are clear, simple, and easy to validate and pay. I would recommend to anyone with AWS to use Cloudvisor.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Ben Reed<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">Director<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.identeq.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Identeq<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/ruuvi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6.jpg\" alt=\"Otso Jousimaa\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>\u201cCloudvisor brings AWS-specific expertise to the table. It&#8217;s great to have a group of experts available\u00a0to ensure that Cloud services are built on a steady foundation right from the start.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Otso Jousimaa<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">CIO<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ruuvi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruuvi Innovations Ltd<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/en.geofluxus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7.jpg\" alt=\"Rusn\u0117 \u0160ileryt\u0117, dr.\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>\u201cCloudvisor helped us navigate the AWS maze, resolve our security concerns, reduce our server costs, and teach us lots of best practices and it&#8217;s actually AWS who pays for all that! Certainly a win-win-win collaboration.\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Rusn\u0117 \u0160ileryt\u0117, dr.<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">Co-founder & CTO<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/en.geofluxus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">geoFluxus<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbora.lt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8.jpg\" alt=\"Andrius Did\u017eiulis\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>\u201cThis year, Cloudvisor significantly helped us kickstart projects involving Redshift and SageMaker, which are important to the whole Barbora business. A very knowledgeable team at Cloudvisor!\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Andrius Did\u017eiulis<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">Head of Data<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbora.lt\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbora<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biomapas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9.jpg\" alt=\"Laimonas Sutkus\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>\u201cExtremely supportive and paying attention to detail. A must-have partner in the AWS journey!\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Laimonas Sutkus<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">Chief Technology Officer<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biomapas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Biomapas<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/agmis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10.jpg\" alt=\"Ridas B\u016bzius\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>\u201cThe promptness in dealing with our concerns demonstrated excellent customer service. When we encountered challenges (i.e., accounts management and on-edge services), we were provided multiple solutions, complete with links and additional information; allowing us to understand our options better and make an informed decision. This proactive communication fosters a positive business relationship and helps us feel supported.\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Ridas B\u016bzius<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">Full Stack Web Developer<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/agmis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Agmis<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/lo.tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Funding-case-study.png\" alt=\"Tim Meggs\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>\u201cAs a young technology-focused business, LO:TECH has found it hugely important to have dynamic, supportive, business partners.\u00a0 Cloudvisor fits that mould and has been pivotal to supporting our rapid AWS scaling requirements.\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1555669845057.jpeg\" alt=\"Tim Meggs\" title=\"\"><div><span class=\"person-name\">Tim Meggs<\/span><span class=\"person-position\">Co-Founder & CEO<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lo.tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">LO:TECH<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial swiper-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-rate\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/business.true-kare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudvisor.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Frame-60.jpg\" alt=\"Company Logo\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure><ul class=\"rate-list\"><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><li><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><p>\u201cTrue-Kare has significantly benefited from Cloudvisor\u2019s expertise as an AWS partner. Their guidance helped us optimize our cloud infrastructure, ensuring our platform remains scalable and secure while managing costs effectively. Thanks to this partnership, we\u2019ve enhanced the reliability of our telecare solutions, providing seamless experiences for our clients.\u201d<\/p><\/div><div class=\"person-data\"><div><span class=\"person-position\">Technical team<\/span><span class=\"person-company\"><i> @ <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/business.true-kare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"person-company-link\" rel=\"noopener\">True-Kare<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slider-controls\"><div class=\"swiper-pagination testimonials-slider-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749678393647{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755039983095{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 64px !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #E3E8EF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"posts-wrapper wpb_content_element\"><div class=\"title-box\"><h2 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