Introducing a new functionality for GCP billing management, enabling users to categorize and display different types of credits. This addition, which includes the ability to group and filter GCP credit types along with showing original costs, performs as an effective tool for cloud expense management and aims to deliver clarity and ease in financial analysis, empowering users with a more transparent view of their GCP billing and spending patterns.
This feature allows users to easily identify and analyze different types of GCP credits impacting their costs. It simplifies the understanding of how these credits play a role in overall expense management.
Common GCP credit types
Sustained use discounts: For continuous resource usage.
Committed use discounts: For consistent resource usage over time.
Free tier usage: Covering costs under the GCP Free Tier.
Promotional credits: Offered during promotions or special events.
Research credits: Provided for academic or research-related purposes.
When no credits are applied to a cost, the Credit Types field will show Cost Without Credits. This distinction ensures clarity in cost analysis, helping users differentiate between discounted and non-discounted expenses. Understanding the original cost before credits is essential for a comprehensive view of spending and evaluating the effectiveness of credits used.
Key feature functionalities
Grouping by Credit Types: Offers an aggregated view of how different credits influence your total cloud expenses.
Filtering by Credit Types: Allows for targeted analysis of specific credit types, offering deeper financial insights.