Cloud cost forecasting

Predict future cloud costs with precision using Ternary’s forecasting engine. Our cloud cost forecasting tool brings clarity to budgeting multi-cloud spend across platforms, which enables faster, smarter decisions with trend-based insights and customizable lookback periods.

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Data-driven cloud financial planning

Ternary’s cloud forecasting software allows teams to track and predict spend across any cloud environment before costs spiral out of control.

Visualize trends with flexible forecasting granularity

Zoom in or out on your forecast process by viewing cloud spend by day, week, or month. Choose a lookback range of up to 24 months to anchor your forecast in real historical data, and project future costs up to 24 months ahead. Switch between different views (Forecast with Lookback, Forecast Only, etc.) to get exactly the visibility you need for accurate cloud cost budgeting.

Get actionable insights into spending patterns for collaborative planning

Ternary lets you break down your forecasts by service, vendor, or project for deeper cost insights. You can export your forecast to share with your Finance team. Every forecast becomes a living document for your cloud financial planning. Easy to use, easier to explain.

BetterCloud drives gross-margin reduction with Ternary

“Our cloud infrastructure costs were 17% of non-GAAP revenue. We reduced that down to 8% of non-GAAP revenue with Ternary.”

SHI partners with Ternary for multi-cloud cost control

“Partnering with Ternary was an easy decision for us. Their multi-cloud support, combined with a partner-first approach, ensures we can deliver tailored, scalable FinOps solutions that meet our clients’ diverse needs while maintaining full cost visibility and control. Additionally, Ternary’s unique capabilities, such as case management, empower our clients to efficiently manage complex workflows and capitalize on optimization opportunities.”

The Linux Foundation drives operational efficiency with Ternary

“The Ternary team has been great to work with. From the early days of contract discussions to providing product feedback and requests, they act as an extension of our team. Being able to partner at that level is really beneficial to us. Our partnership with Ternary has been successful from an ROI standpoint, because we don’t have to invest in hiring a full-time team for FinOps.”

Decisions uses Ternary for a single source of truth across AWS, GCP, and Azure

“Before using Ternary, it would take me hours to analyze our cloud costs. Now, I have a single source of truth for all my cloud spending across Google Cloud, Azure, and AWS. With Alert Tracking, I can instantly identify and investigate cost changes, saving me valuable time and ensuring we meet our growth and margin objectives.”

FAQ

What is cloud-based forecasting?

Cloud-based forecasting is the process of using cloud-native tools to predict future infrastructure spend. Ternary delivers this by combining your multi-cloud data with intelligent visualizations and machine-guided estimates to drive strategic cloud financial planning.

How does Ternary forecast cloud costs?

Forecasting cloud costs involves analyzing historical usage and spending patterns over a chosen “lookback period”, then projecting future trends using that data. Our forecasting engine applies this method using configurable timeframes (“lookahead range”) and granularity to deliver accurate, customizable forecasts.

Does Ternary support multi-year forecasting?

Yes. Ternary supports forecasts up to 24 months (2 years) into the future.

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