Service Catalog

The Service Catalog is a centralized view of all the services your organization has used. It serves as a dynamic reference that provides visibility into what services are being consumed and how much they cost.

At its core, the catalog helps you:

Start by navigating to the Service Catalog page by finding it on the left navigation list in the Manage section or by using this link.

Provider: e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Service Names: These refer to the individual cloud services you’ve used. Examples include:

Service Categories: Services are grouped into broader categories for easier browsing. For example:

These filters help you quickly locate relevant services and assess the cost implications of different options. This is ideal when planning new projects or evaluating architecture changes.

Once you select a service, clicking on a row opens the detailed rate breakdown. Here, you can further filter by: Region: View rates by region (e.g., us-east-1 for AWS, eastus for Azure, us-central1 for GCP). Rate Types: Understand how services are priced. Examples include:

Descriptions: Each rate includes a detailed description of the charge. These charge descriptions are derived from the FinOps Foundation’s FOCUS billing specification and describe exactly what is being billed. For example:

These details help you understand cost drivers, identify areas of heavy usage, and validate invoices or forecasts.