AWS EC2 Cost Optimizer

Cost optimization made easy

EC2 Optimizer on a laptop

Easy to use

With its simple interface, EC2 Optimizer is easy to navigate

Streamline focused

Smart suggestions provide an array of options that are cost-focused

Feature-rich

Powerful tools are built in to do all of the heavy lifting

Application Features

Take the guesswork out of cloud cost optimization

Data Import

With its data import feature, EC2 Optimizer can quickly pull in instance usage data from the AWS platform for analysis.

User-Friendly Interface

EC2 Optimizer's interface maximizes ease while minimizing tedious work

Automated Web Scraping

A Java-powered web client automatically keeps AWS pricing up-to-date

Specialized Calculators

Specialized calculators streamline repetitive calculations

Optimization Wizard

Automatically and intelligently analyzes instance usage data and offers suggestions for suitable downgrades

Savings Reports

Quickly create savings reports, all without using any Excel formulas

Data Import

Import instance usage data directly into the app

EC2 Optimizer allows for instance usage data to be imported from any cloud provider, making it quick and simple to get started with analyzing instance usage patterns.

EC2 Optimizer data import screen

User-Friendly Interface

Simple Graphical User Interface

Interact with the app just by pointing and clicking. No need for any special formulas or advanced keyboard shortcuts.

EC2 Optimizer home screen

Automated Web Scraping

Automatic Pricing Updates

EC2 Optimizer comes equipped with its very own Java-powered web client that scrapes the Amazon Web Services site to ensure that pricing information and cost optimizations are always accurate and up-to-date.

Java web scraper refreshing AWS pricing data

Specialized Calculators

Uptime Calculator

Quickly and easily calculate instance uptime, all without the pen and paper.

EC2 Optimizer uptime calculator

Instance Pricing Calculator

Calculate projected instance price metrics, no price lookups required.

EC2 Optimizer instance pricing calculator

Optimization Wizard

Hands-free Optimization

Say goodbye to complicated Excel formulas. With the Optimization Wizard, cloud instance downgrade options are listed automatically based on entered usage data with potential matches being ranked by suitability.

EC2 Optimizer Optimization Wizard listing downgrade options

Savings Reports

Create savings reports in a flash

Once cloud instance downgrade options have been selected, EC2 Optimizer can automatically calculate estimated savings based on existing usage patterns and generate a report for export.

EC2 Optimizer projected savings report
What technologies are used?

EC2 Optimizer was written using VBA, Java, and SQL. Specifically, it uses VBA for the local Microsoft Access frontend and its logic, and SQL for interfacing with the Microsoft SQL Server backend. Additionally, it uses Java to power the web scraper that automatically refreshes AWS pricing data.

How is the data stored?

The application utilizes Microsoft SQL Server to store data in the backend.