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SpendZero Cloud Cost Optimization Tool

Stop overpaying for cloud. SpendZero scans your AWS, GCP, and Azure accounts to detect waste, recommend rightsizing, and automate savings — with 37+ automated checks and zero agents to install.

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SpendZero cloud cost optimization dashboard showing waste detection, savings tracking, and cost analysis

Trusted by 500+ Companies Worldwide

37+

Waste Checks

Across compute, storage, database & network

30-50%

Average Savings

Typical cost reduction within first 3 months

5 min

Setup Time

From signup to first waste report — no agents

25+

Cloud Services

AWS & GCP — EC2, RDS, EBS, Lambda & more

Your Cloud Bill Has Hidden Waste

Companies waste 30-50% of their cloud spend on resources they don't need. Most teams don't even know where the waste is — they just know the bill keeps growing.

Idle Resources

RDS databases running 24/7 with zero connections. EC2 instances at 1-2% CPU. Load balancers with no targets. You're paying for capacity nobody uses.

Oversized Instances

Instances sized for peak traffic that never came. 8 vCPU machines using 0.5 vCPU. You're paying 4-8x what the workload actually needs.

Forgotten Storage

Unattached EBS volumes from deleted instances. Snapshots from months ago. GP2 volumes that should be GP3. Storage waste accumulates silently.

SpendZero finds this waste automatically. It connects to your AWS, GCP, and Azure accounts, scans every resource, and tells you exactly what you're wasting — with estimated savings and one-click fixes. Unlike generic cloud cost management dashboards that only show what you spent, SpendZero shows you what to do about it.
Platform

Multi-Cloud Cost Optimization

One platform to detect waste, rightsize resources, and automate savings across your entire cloud footprint.

Waste Detection

37+ automated checks find idle EC2 instances, unused RDS databases, unattached EBS volumes, orphaned snapshots, and more. Every check includes estimated monthly savings.

Rightsizing Recommendations

Analyze CPU, memory, and network utilization to recommend the right instance type. Covers EC2, RDS, ElastiCache, and Redshift with specific target sizing.

Cloud Inventory

Complete visibility into every resource across all regions and accounts. See what you're running, where, and how much each resource costs — in one unified dashboard.

Cost Dashboard

Real-time cost tracking with breakdowns by service, region, and account. Track trends, compare month-over-month spending, and spot anomalies before they become problems.

One-Click Actions

Act on recommendations directly from SpendZero. Stop idle instances, delete unattached volumes, resize databases — with confirmation and full audit trail.

Budget Alerts & Governance

Set spending thresholds by account, service, or team. Get notified via Slack or email when costs spike or budgets are at risk. Enforce tagging and governance policies.

How It Works

How SpendZero Works

From connect to savings in 5 minutes. No agents, no complex setup, no disruption to your running infrastructure.

STEP 1 Connect Read-only IAM credentials STEP 2 Inventory 25+ services across all regions STEP 3 $ Detect 37+ automated waste checks STEP 4 Act One-click actions with audit trail STEP 5 Monitor Scheduled scans & budget alerts AWS & GCP Accounts Multi-account support Cross-region scanning Read-only access (no agents) 5-minute setup Resources Scanned EC2, RDS, EBS, Lambda ElastiCache, Redshift, ECS NAT GW, CloudFront, S3 25+ services total Waste Categories Idle resources (zero usage) Oversized instances Storage & network waste 37+ automated checks Available Actions Stop idle instances Resize oversized resources Delete unattached volumes Full audit trail Ongoing Optimization Scheduled recurring scans Budget threshold alerts Slack & email notifications 30-50% cost reduction
Detection Engine

What SpendZero Detects

37+ checks organized into five categories that cover the most common sources of cloud waste.

01

Idle Resources

Detect resources running but doing nothing — idle RDS databases with zero connections, EC2 instances at 1-2% CPU, load balancers with no targets, ElastiCache clusters with no hits, and idle Redshift clusters. These are immediate savings with zero impact.

02

Oversized Resources

Find resources provisioned far beyond what they need — EC2 instances using 10% of their CPU, RDS databases with excess memory, oversized ElastiCache nodes. SpendZero recommends the right instance type based on actual utilization patterns.

03

Storage Waste

Unattached EBS volumes accumulating charges, old EBS snapshots from deleted instances, GP2 volumes that should be GP3 (20% cheaper, better performance). SpendZero flags all storage waste with exact monthly cost.

04

Network Waste

Unused Elastic IPs incurring hourly charges, idle NAT Gateways processing zero traffic, CloudFront distributions with no requests. Network waste is often overlooked but adds up fast across accounts.

05

Reserved Capacity Gaps

Analyze your on-demand usage patterns to identify where Reserved Instances or Savings Plans would cut costs by 30-60%. SpendZero flags the highest-impact reservation opportunities across EC2, RDS, and ElastiCache.

See Your Cloud Waste in Minutes

Connect your cloud account and get a free waste report with estimated savings across all 37+ checks. No credit card required.

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Multi-Cloud

Clouds We Optimize

SpendZero is built for multi-cloud from day one. AWS and GCP are live today, with Azure support coming soon.

Amazon Web Services

37+ waste checks across EC2, RDS, EBS, ElastiCache, Redshift, Lambda, NAT Gateway, CloudFront, DynamoDB, ECS, and more. Full multi-account and multi-region support.

Available Now

25+ AWS services covered with automated scanning, rightsizing, and one-click actions.

Google Cloud Platform

Waste detection for Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, GKE, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery. Identify idle VMs, oversized instances, and unattached persistent disks.

Available Now

GCP support is live. Connect your GCP account and start detecting waste across Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, and more.

Microsoft Azure

Cost optimization for Azure VMs, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, AKS, and Azure Functions. Detect idle resources and recommend reserved capacity.

Coming Soon

Azure support is in development. Join the waitlist for early access.

SpendZero for Every Team

Use SpendZero as a self-serve tool for instant visibility, or let SquareOps experts handle optimization end-to-end as a managed service.

Self-Serve SaaS

Sign up, connect your cloud account, and get recommendations in minutes. Ideal for DevOps and platform engineering teams that want full control over their optimization workflow. Free scan included.

Managed Service

SquareOps' FinOps experts run SpendZero on your behalf, implement recommendations, handle reserved capacity planning, and deliver monthly optimization reports. Ideal for teams without dedicated FinOps resources. Learn more about managed FinOps.

Why Choose SpendZero?

Built by the SquareOps team that manages cloud infrastructure for dozens of companies every day. SpendZero is the tool we built because we needed it ourselves.

37+ Waste Checks
Multi-Cloud
5-Minute Setup

No Agent Required

SpendZero connects via read-only cloud API credentials. Nothing to install on your servers, no sidecars in your clusters, no runtime overhead. Your infrastructure stays untouched.

Real-Time Scanning

Scheduled scans keep your waste report current. New idle resources and optimization opportunities are flagged automatically — no waiting for monthly reviews.

One-Click Actions

Don't just find waste — fix it. Stop idle instances, delete orphaned volumes, resize databases, all from the SpendZero dashboard with confirmation and audit logging.

Backed by SquareOps

SpendZero is built by the team behind SquareOps AWS managed services. Need help implementing recommendations? Our FinOps experts are one click away.

Client Feedback

What Our Clients Say

FAQs

SpendZero FAQs

Common questions about SpendZero cloud cost optimization tool

What is SpendZero?

SpendZero is a multi-cloud cost optimization tool built by SquareOps. It automatically scans your AWS, GCP, and Azure accounts to detect wasted resources, recommend rightsizing, and surface savings opportunities. With 37+ automated checks, SpendZero identifies idle databases, oversized instances, unattached storage, and more — helping teams reduce cloud spend by 30-50%.

How does SpendZero detect cloud waste?

SpendZero connects to your cloud accounts via read-only API access and runs 37+ automated checks across compute, database, storage, and network resources. It analyzes utilization metrics, identifies idle and oversized resources, detects unattached volumes and old snapshots, and flags missing Reserved Instance coverage — all without installing any agents on your infrastructure.

Which cloud providers does SpendZero support?

SpendZero supports AWS and GCP today with 37+ waste detection checks covering EC2, RDS, EBS, ElastiCache, Redshift, Lambda, NAT Gateway, CloudFront, Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, and more. Azure support is actively being built and will be available soon. For managed multi-cloud cost optimization, see our cloud cost management services.

How is SpendZero different from AWS Cost Explorer?

AWS Cost Explorer shows you what you spent. SpendZero shows you what you're wasting. While Cost Explorer provides billing breakdowns and forecasts, SpendZero actively scans your infrastructure to find idle resources, recommend rightsizing, and detect optimization opportunities. SpendZero also works across multiple clouds and provides one-click actions to fix issues directly.

How long does SpendZero setup take?

Less than 5 minutes. Connect your cloud account with read-only credentials, and SpendZero automatically scans your infrastructure and delivers a waste report. No agents to install, no complex configurations, no disruption to your running workloads.

Is SpendZero free?

SpendZero offers a free cloud waste scan so you can see exactly where your money is going before committing. The free scan covers all 37+ waste checks across your connected accounts. For ongoing monitoring, automated actions, and managed optimization, paid plans are available. Contact us for pricing details.

Can I use SpendZero with multiple AWS accounts?

Yes. SpendZero supports multi-account setups and scans all connected AWS accounts across all regions. This gives you a consolidated view of waste and optimization opportunities across your entire cloud footprint — especially useful for organizations using AWS Organizations with multiple member accounts.

Does SpendZero make changes to my infrastructure?

SpendZero only reads your infrastructure data by default — it never makes changes without your explicit action. When you're ready to act on a recommendation, you can use one-click actions to stop idle resources, resize instances, or clean up storage. Every action requires your confirmation, and full audit logging ensures accountability.

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