Pump

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Pump

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.