How to Build Your Own IBM Cloudability
Replace IBM Cloudability with a custom build. FinOps for all
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 27 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 27 features
Automation(3 features)
Automated identification and implementation of cost-saving opportunities
Automate commitment program coverage to increase reservation and commitment utilization
Automated optimization actions that ensure performance is maintained while reducing costs
Cost Allocation(3 features)
Map cloud costs to business units and organizational structure for accountability
Allocate and share cloud costs across teams and departments
Enable transparent cost allocation through showback or chargeback capabilities
Cost Optimization(3 features)
Optimize and manage reserved instances and commitment-based discount programs
Identify and recommend rightsizing opportunities for VMs, databases, and storage volumes
Manage Committed Use Discounts (CUDs) based on spending patterns and forecasts
Financial Planning(3 features)
Set budgets and create accurate forecasts based on historical data and plans
Plan and forecast cloud spending aligned with business objectives and KPIs
Advanced financial planning capabilities for cloud cost forecasting and budgeting
Reporting(3 features)
Create customizable dashboards and reports for cost visibility and trend analysis
Track KPIs and performance metrics through customizable scorecards
Create personalized views of cloud cost data for different stakeholders and use cases
Anomaly Detection(1 features)
Detect anomalies and reduce waste through automated detection of unusual spending patterns
Billing Management(1 features)
Manage and optimize commercial agreements and billing across cloud providers
Container Management(1 features)
Track and allocate costs for Kubernetes containers and containerized workloads
Cost Calculator
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