AWSCostMonitor is a powerful, privacy-first macOS menu bar app that provides real-time visibility into your AWS cloud spending. Built by developers who got tired of AWS bill surprises, this tool helps you track multiple AWS accounts, get smart alerts, and prevent bill shock — all with zero setup complexity and complete privacy.
KEY FEATURES:
Visual Calendar View
• Monthly heat map visualization of daily spending patterns
• Interactive donut charts for AWS service breakdowns
• Click any day for detailed cost analysis and trends
• Smart navigation between months with current month quick return
Intelligent Monitoring
• Screen-aware refresh - pauses when you're not looking
• Reduces AWS API costs by 40-60% with smart caching
• Battery optimization for MacBook users
• Automatic lock-state detection and idle monitoring
Power User Features
• Keyboard shortcuts (⌘K for calendar, ⌘R refresh, ⌘1-9 profile switching)
• Multi-AWS profile support with effortless switching
• Configurable refresh intervals and custom budget alerts
• Export data for further analysis and reporting
Privacy-First Design
• 100% local - your data never leaves your Mac
• Uses your existing AWS credentials securely via security-scoped bookmarks
• No external services, telemetry, or data collection
• Open source for complete transparency and trust
Native macOS Experience
• Beautiful SwiftUI interface with Memphis design aesthetic
• Seamless menu bar integration for ambient cost awareness
• Fully sandboxed and code-signed for security
• Optimized for macOS 13.0+ with Apple Silicon support
Perfect for developers managing personal AWS accounts, DevOps teams monitoring multiple environments, startup founders tracking burn rate, and anyone who wants to keep cloud costs under control without constantly logging into the AWS console.
Your AWS bill will thank you.
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