

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Cost Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
Making decisions behind tech investments is easier with the budgeting tool Apptio Costing provides.
Because we have detailed visibility and can monitor and report matters faster, we have seen a return on investment by 30%.
I have seen a return on investment, as identifying ownership gaps in technology and applications has been easy while providing IT leaders with operational details tied to the financials, such as how much we are spending on projects versus what we think we are spending.
I did not need more employees and was able to reduce headcount by a ratio of one to three because North Cloud performs the work that other engineers would do.
I have seen a return on investment through time saved and achieving 10 to 30% cloud cost savings by optimizing my environment and reducing idle resource wastage.
The customer support is professional and responsive
They are very responsive, respond to questions on time, and provide solutions.
Customer support for Apptio Costing is very responsive to technical questions.
We reached out during onboarding, and they were very responsive and technically helpful.
Customer support for North Cloud is really good, as I receive responses within a timely manner.
Customer support for North Cloud is great; they are friendly.
Apptio Costing's scalability is very good as it grows with my organization's needs.
Apptio Costing is scalable; it grows with you when your product grows and they do not hike prices.
Apptio Costing is very scalable and grows with my organization's needs.
North Cloud is scalable in a way that when you are growing your enterprise, it grows with you.
North Cloud's scalability is excellent, as it handles growth and changes in our cloud environment well.
It is optimized for multi-accounts and multi-cloud environments, with a better caching mechanism for frequent queries.
Apptio Costing is stable; we have not seen any downtime.
Apptio Costing is very stable, and I have not experienced any downtime or lagging.
I have not seen any downtime in the tool.
North Cloud is stable as we have not experienced any downtime or issues.
The output of North Cloud is very efficient and reliable, providing appropriate answers with high accuracy in cost reporting and billing source-based reliability.
It is worth mentioning that Apptio Costing does not have historical balance sheets.
The user interface should be improved to be more user-friendly, easy to navigate, and customizable.
The UI should be more user-friendly and intuitive, as drilling down into budget line items in planning takes time and multiple clicks.
Enhancing custom reporting with a more flexible report builder, drag-and-drop functionality, SQL support, and the ability to create custom KPIs per unit.
This isn't a limitation on the North side, as they were able to rapidly add support for the existing database savings plans offerings when they launched, but more of an AWS limitation.
I would like to see additional savings for RDS and data transfer, as that would help my organization.
I found it to be very cost-effective and easy to set up.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Apptio Costing was that everything was cost-effective and affordable.
I found the pricing to be more affordable, especially depending on the features that Apptio Costing provides.
Pricing for North Cloud is acceptable at $99 per month, which is affordable.
The setup cost is low with minimal infrastructure efforts needed, as it is fully cloud-based and requires cloud account integrations, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, billing access setup, and roles and permission configurations.
With our North Cloud account, we can take advantage of cost savings without committing to a contract, which makes it flexible for seasons when usage fluctuates.
Apptio Costing provides IT leaders with operational details tied to the financials, indicating how much we are spending on projects versus what we think we are spending.
Apptio Costing has impacted my organization positively because everything with Apptio Costing has been positive, and one thing is that it is very easy to use.
Planning, budget, and forecasting in Apptio Costing has made the biggest difference for my team, as it helps with annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and capital project tracking.
We were able to reduce spend on our AWS bill without using any internal employee hours and without worrying about any complicated account changes.
North Cloud has positively impacted our organization because we are aware of what we will incur in terms of the cost of using AWS or GCP. It has really helped us to save more, which was not happening in the past.
The unique aspect of the real-time analytics feature is that instead of logging into Google Cloud Platform, I can log into North Cloud and see exactly how the usage breaks down across CPU, RAM, storage, and network components.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| North Cloud | 1.2% |
| Apptio Costing | 1.0% |
| Other | 97.8% |


| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 6 |
| Large Enterprise | 13 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 11 |
| Large Enterprise | 1 |
Apptio Costing enables businesses to effectively manage and allocate IT resources, offering insights into spending and optimization opportunities within IT landscapes. It focuses on cost transparency, helping organizations make informed financial decisions.
Through advanced analytics and reporting, Apptio Costing provides a detailed understanding of IT expenses, ensuring resources are strategically aligned with business needs. It assists in financial planning by analyzing usage patterns and facilitating better cost management, driving efficiency and value in IT investments.
What are the key features of Apptio Costing?Apptio Costing is integral in sectors such as financial services, where precise cost management is crucial. In healthcare, it aids organizations in streamlining IT operations to focus on patient-centered care models. By providing robust insights, it helps industries maintain an efficient and sustainable IT infrastructure.
North Cloud provides cost management solutions tailored for AWS, helping businesses reduce expenditures through no-commitment savings plans and user-friendly dashboards.
North Cloud stands out with its seamless onboarding, intuitive spend breakdowns, and proactive cost-saving guidance. The automated plan management and environmentally optimized interface add value. Users find it surpasses AWS Cost Explorer by offering detailed spend insights and reduced AWS expenditures. Its non-invasive business model allows strategic resource reallocation for maximum benefit, while room for improvement includes expanded AWS savings plans and streamlined integrations like Slack. Despite straightforward setup, a single-pane interface could enhance efficiency with multiple platform management.
What are North Cloud's most important features?In industries leveraging cloud platforms for infrastructure, North Cloud is implemented for its robust cost management capabilities. Companies utilize its features to minimize AWS spend and benefit from discounted compute savings plans, maintaining operational efficiency without heavy resource dedication.
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