DeepWhale

FAQ from DeepWhale

What does DeepWhale do?

DeepWhale is an AWS FinOps and Cloud Optimization service that uses machine learning to right size and optimize your buying posture, helping you save up to 60% on AWS.

Does DeepWhale cause service change or pause on my instances?

No, DeepWhale simply monitors your buying posture, finds savings, and virtualizes your bill payment to access 3-year Savings Plans rates for various AWS services.

What services does DeepWhale help with?

DeepWhale focuses on AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, RDS, and Fargate. Support for Google Cloud and Azure is coming soon.

What does DeepWhale do that I can't do directly with AWS?

DeepWhale's ML models quickly identify procurement and savings gaps. It also offers flexible consumption of 3-year discounts as a service without committing to a static 3-year period. Additionally, DeepWhale provides a dedicated FinOps team for long term cloud success.

Do we need to install anything?

No, DeepWhale requires read-only permissions to billing and usage data. It runs securely without accessing any sensitive information.

What is DeepWhale's pricing?

Access to the platform is free for 30 days. If you choose to use DeepWhale's Flex Savings discounts, they take 15% of the savings achieved for you.

What happens if we cancel or change our service?

DeepWhale automatically adjusts your coverage rate downward if you no longer use their service.

How is DeepWhale different from reserved instance brokers?

DeepWhale backs their service with AWS Savings Plans, providing additional cost savings and flexibility. They offer a more streamlined approach to buying cloud services compared to managing reserved instances.

Is DeepWhale an AWS reseller partner?

Yes, DeepWhale is a certified AWS reseller and full-service partner.