Pump
AI-driven cloud cost optimization platform that leverages group buying to help startups reduce expenses effectively.
About Pump
Pump utilizes AI and group buying strategies to streamline cloud cost management without requiring engineering effort. It helps startups cut cloud expenses on AWS, GCP, and Azure by securing cost-effective commitments aligned with their usage. Free to use, Pump empowers startups to achieve savings comparable to large enterprises.
How to Use
1. Provide Pump with read-only access to assess potential savings. 2. Grant write permissions to enable implementation of savings strategies. 3. Complete the Know Your Business (KYB) verification process. 4. Track your savings directly through the Pump dashboard.
Features
- Monthly cloud billing analysis
- Automated application of savings strategies
- Group buying to maximize discounts
- 24/7 Slack support for assistance
- AI-driven cloud cost optimization
- Automated management of Reserved Instances and Savings Plans
Use Cases
- Access discounts typically available only to large corporations
- Lower AWS, GCP, or Azure costs for startups spending $3K to $500K monthly
- Automate cloud cost optimization without engineering resources
Best For
Small and medium-sized businessesStartups seeking cost efficiencyTech companies aiming to optimize cloud spend
Pros
- Provides automatic cost optimization with no engineering required
- No cost to start using the platform
- Trusted by numerous early-stage companies
- Includes a money-back guarantee
- Potentially reduces cloud expenses by up to 60%
Cons
- Limited to AWS, GCP, and Azure platforms
- Requires granting permissions to manage your cloud environment
- Must complete the KYB verification process
FAQs
How does Pump remain free to users?
Pump's business model is based on savings and partnerships; the platform itself is free to help startups reduce cloud costs.
Which AWS services does Pump optimize costs for?
Pump supports cost optimization for over 12 AWS services, including Reserved Instances and Savings Plans, with unlimited accounts and users, and offers 24/7 Slack support.
What permissions do I need to grant Pump?
You provide read-only access to evaluate savings potential and write permissions to implement cost-saving strategies; Pump cannot modify or stop your resources.
Does Pump support GCP and Azure as well as AWS?
Yes, Pump supports cloud cost optimization for AWS, GCP, and Azure platforms.
Is there a setup fee or ongoing cost?
Pump is free to use, with no setup fees. Savings are achieved through optimized commitments and group buying.
How secure is granting permissions to Pump?
Pump only requests necessary permissions to manage savings strategies and does not access your code or sensitive data.