Keeping track of cloud spending can feel like herding cats. It’s complex, constantly changing, and can quickly spiral out of control, especially with the added costs of AI services. Narev, a new open-source FinOps tool, aims to simplify this process by bringing all your SaaS billing data into one easy-to-understand dashboard.
One Dashboard to Rule Them All
Narev ingests billing information from your major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and OpenAI, normalizing it using the FinOps Foundation’s FOCUS 1.2 standard. This gives you a single, unified view of your spending, making it much easier to spot trends, identify areas for optimization, and ultimately, save money. Because Narev is self-hosted, your sensitive billing data remains private and secure, staying within your own infrastructure.
Getting Started with Narev
Narev is designed to be easy to set up and use. It’s available as a Docker container, allowing for quick deployment on various platforms. Here’s how to get started:
docker run -d \
--name narev \
-p 8000:8000 \
-v $(pwd)/data:/app/data \
-e DEMO="true" \
ghcr.io/narevai/narev:latest
Once the container is running, simply navigate to http://localhost:8000 in your browser to access the Narev dashboard.
Early Stages, Big Potential
Narev is currently in its early stages of development (v0.1.0), but it’s already functional and provides a valuable foundation for managing AI and cloud costs. The developers are actively seeking feedback from the community to prioritize future SaaS integrations, address any bugs, and welcome contributions. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of this promising open-source project.
Contribute and Shape the Future
If you’re interested in helping to improve Narev or want to see it integrate with your favorite SaaS platforms, check out the project’s GitHub repository:
https://github.com/narevai/narev
Whether you’re a seasoned FinOps practitioner or just starting to explore cloud cost optimization, Narev offers a simple, open-source solution to gain control over your spending. Give it a try and share your feedback!
