• Soniya Suthar
• Sourabh Dattalkar
• Khusboo Rajput

Cloud computing helps businesses by giving them access to computer resources they can use when needed and pay for only what they use. Some of the main providers are Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Digital Ocean. But, managing costs on these platforms is not easy and needs careful planning. Many studies talk about how cloud services work, but few focus on how businesses can save money. This paper looks into this issue by checking the costs of using popular cloud services. It covers different pricing models, ways to check costs, and methods to save money. The research collects information from online pricing tools, expert opinions, and real business examples. The findings show that cloud costs vary based on location, provider, and the type of service used. The study also checks both the good and bad sides of different cloud pricing setups and suggests improvements. The results help businesses make smart choices to use cloud services without overspending. In the end, this research aims to guide companies in handling their cloud costs better and getting the most value out of their cloud use.[4] The paper further checks and monitoring and strategic planning to optimize costs and extract maximum value from cloud investments. The insights derived from this review are aimed to equip businesses with the knowledge required to make informed decisions regarding their cloud strategy, thereby facilitating business optimization.

Cloud, Cost Optimization, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Cloud Security, Security, Databases, Web services

"Strategic Cost Analysis of Major Cloud Platforms for Business Optimization", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.g763-g767, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501681.pdf

"Strategic Cost Analysis of Major Cloud Platforms for Business Optimization", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppg763-g767, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501681.pdf