Sold by: IBM SoftwareÂ
Deployed on AWS
IBM Costing provides a unified view of IT financial and operational data to identify optimization opportunities, optimize application costs, rationalize your portfolio to unlock resources for growth.
Overview
Image
IBM Apptio product screenshot
Image
IBM Apptio product screenshot
Image
IBM Apptio product screenshot
Purpose-built for technology leaders, IBM Costing delivers a clear, easy-to-understand view of an organization's diverse and evolving tech costs, facilitating impactful discussions across the business and driving informed decisions in a rapidly changing tech landscape. IBM's industry-leading allocation strategies tackle the difficult task of bringing together financial and operational data into a common, centralized framework, providing transparency on key spend drivers tied to business priorities, enabling leaders to focus on business outcomes and the value of each dollar spent, rather than chasing down data or constantly updating spreadsheets. This information can be used balance and rationalize the portfolio and then reinvest the savings into growth projects. Costing enables IT, Technology and Finance leaders to speak the language of the Business partner and with them optimize tech investments and fund digital transformation. IBM Costing is FedRamp certified.
Highlights
- Quickly and easily allocate IT costs to business units, services or applications
- Provide consumption-based allocations to the organization
- Identify cost savings and optimization opportunities - Optimize application costs - Rationalize your portfolio
Details
Sold by
Delivery method
Deployed on AWS
Unlock automation with AI agent solutions
Fast-track AI initiatives with agents, tools, and solutions from AWS Partners.
Features and programs
Financing for AWS Marketplace purchases
AWS Marketplace now accepts line of credit payments through the PNC Vendor Finance program. This program is available to select AWS customers in the US, excluding NV, NC, ND, TN, & VT.
Pricing
Pricing is based on the duration and terms of your contract with the vendor. This entitles you to a specified quantity of use for the contract duration. If you choose not to renew or replace your contract before it ends, access to these entitlements will expire.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
Dimension | Description | Cost/12 months |
|---|---|---|
Costing Standard $0-$25M | Manage up to $25M of IT spend for fixed cost; addl fees above $25M/yr | $110,040.00 |
Costing Essentials $0-$25M | Manage up to $25M of IT spend for fixed cost; addl fees above $25M/yr | $80,040.00 |
Vendor refund policy
No refund.
Custom pricing options
Request a private offer to receive a custom quote.
Legal
Vendor terms and conditions
Upon subscribing to this product, you must acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the vendor's End User License Agreement (EULA)Â .
Content disclaimer
Vendors are responsible for their product descriptions and other product content. AWS does not warrant that vendors' product descriptions or other product content are accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
Delivery details
Software as a Service (SaaS)
SaaS delivers cloud-based software applications directly to customers over the internet. You can access these applications through a subscription model. You will pay recurring monthly usage fees through your AWS bill, while AWS handles deployment and infrastructure management, ensuring scalability, reliability, and seamless integration with other AWS services.
Resources
Vendor resources
Support
Vendor support
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
Updated weekly
By IBM Software
By Planview
By Inflectra Corporation
Top
10
In Planning and Forecasting
Top
50
In Project Management
Top
50
In Agile Lifecycle Management, Project Management
Sentiment is AI generated from actual customer reviews on AWS and G2
Functionality
Ease of use
Customer service
Cost effectiveness
Positive reviews
Mixed reviews
Negative reviews
AI generated from product descriptions
Cost Allocation Methodology
Advanced consumption-based allocation strategy for distributing IT financial data across business units and services
Financial Data Consolidation
Centralized framework for integrating financial and operational technology data into a unified view
Portfolio Optimization
Automated identification and analysis of cost savings and optimization opportunities within technology infrastructure
Compliance Certification
FedRamp certified solution ensuring adherence to government cloud security standards
Technology Investment Analysis
Comprehensive tracking and evaluation of technology spend drivers aligned with business priorities
Strategic Portfolio Management
Combines business and technology planning to optimize funding and resource allocation across multiple organizational functions
Resource Capacity Optimization
Enables balancing of capacity against demand and prioritization of work across teams and projects
Visibility and Tracking
Provides end-to-end visibility into project execution and tracks actual performance against planned metrics
Agile Planning Integration
Supports connection of strategic plans and funding directly to Agile delivery methodologies
Enterprise Planning Coordination
Facilitates cross-functional planning and execution alignment between executives, finance, technology, and project management teams
Workflow Management
Supports complex project hierarchies from portfolios to sprints with customizable workflows and approval processes
Traceability System
Provides end-to-end artifact traceability linking requirements, risks, tasks, tests, and defects through a relational structure
AI-Powered Automation
Utilizes natural language processing for generating user stories, identifying risk patterns, and providing predictive project insights
Compliance Tracking
Includes electronic signatures, user-level audit trails, and role-based permissions for regulatory compliance across industries
Resource Allocation
Enables workload management with tools to assign, prioritize, and estimate work across teams, roles, and individuals
Validated by AWS Marketplace
FedRAMP
GDPR
HIPAA
ISO/IEC 27001
PCI DSS
SOC 2 Type 2
No security profile
No security profile
-
-
-
-
Standard contract
No
No
Customer reviews
0 ratings
0 AWS reviews
|
181 external reviews
Star ratings include only reviews from verified AWS customers. External reviews can also include a star rating, but star ratings from external reviews are not averaged in with the AWS customer star ratings.
chady e.
Effective for Planning but Needs Interface Improvements
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like the standardization provided by IBM Apptio for each forecast, which enhances comparability and version control. This feature is particularly beneficial as it allows for consistent planning and forecasting across different scenarios, making it easier to align and compare financial outcomes. The ability to handle financial information efficiently and hold accountability by cost center owners is another aspect I appreciate, as it enables a clearer understanding of financial responsibilities and projections. These elements together contribute to more structured and transparent financial management.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the user interface of IBM Apptio not nimble, making it less responsive and somewhat cumbersome to navigate. The process to load and validate actual data into IBM Apptio is notably time-consuming, taking about 1.5 hours, which can be quite inefficient. Also, I believe the addition of an AI feature that helps analyze information would be incredibly beneficial, as it is currently lacking in this aspect, potentially limiting the depth of insights I can derive quickly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use IBM Apptio for consolidating IT financial projections, ensuring accountability by cost center owners, and comparing various plans, improving our financial planning and forecasting.
Karsten B.
Efficient Costing with Intuitive UI, Needs Better Integration
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate IBM Apptio's user interface, as it is designed thoughtfully enough to minimize the need for extensive training, making it accessible and straightforward to use for team members. The out-of-the-box features are a significant asset, as they have drastically reduced our time to market, which is usually much longer. These features meant that the initial setup only took two months, demonstrating the efficiency and readiness of the platform to meet our needs immediately. This aspect not only enhances productivity but also streamlines our operations, enabling us to focus on more strategic tasks without getting bogged down in a steep learning curve.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the integration of all the modules within IBM Apptio problematic. Specifically, the integration from costing to billing lacks bidirectionality, which could enhance the system's efficiency and usefulness.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use IBM Apptio to efficiently combine costing and billing views, benefiting from intuitive UI and out-of-the-box features that reduce the need for extensive training and shorten time to market.
Julia M.
Efficient Budgeting with Navigational Ease
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I greatly appreciate IBM Apptio's navigational ease and drill-in abilities, which significantly enhance my experience by providing a user-friendly interface. This functionality empowers me to efficiently manage complex data tasks, speeding up the process of producing budgets and forecasts. Furthermore, it allows me to offer timely spending feedback to leadership, thereby contributing to more informed and strategic decision-making within the organization.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find problems with handling exchange rates and assets within IBM Apptio.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use IBM Apptio to process forecasts, budgets, and spending analytics faster, providing crucial financial feedback to leaders efficiently. Its navigational ease and drill-in abilities enhance my financial analysis tasks.
gary c.
Decent Tool, Needs Performance and Setup Improvements
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate that IBM Apptio is the standard system used in our IT organization. Its alignment with the Technology Business Management (TBM) taxonomy ensures a streamlined management framework that enhances how we oversee and plan our IT resources. Additionally, I find its capabilities in cost transparency, IT planning, and cloudability to be quite beneficial. These features provide valuable insights into expenditure, strategic resource allocation, and effective cloud management, fostering better decision-making within our IT infrastructure.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the performance of IBM Apptio problematic. It doesn't meet my expectations and affects the overall efficiency of my tasks. Additionally, the initial setup was somewhat difficult, posing challenges for new users like me.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use IBM Apptio for cost transparency, IT planning, and cloudability, with alignment to TBM taxonomy.
Baris K.
Intuitive UI but Data Reliability Needs Improvement
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate IBM Apptio for its easy-to-use interface, which caters to both technical and non-technical users, making it accessible for everyone involved. This simplicity in design ensures that even complex financial operations related to cost allocation and optimization are straightforward to navigate. Another aspect that I love is the ability to create ad-hoc reports effortlessly and share them efficiently with business partners, enhancing collaboration and transparency across teams. Additionally, the commitment portfolio management feature works exceptionally well, helping me maintain oversight and control over financial commitments. The initial setup was also smooth and hassle-free, showcasing the product's user-friendly nature and efficiency.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find data reliability to be an issue, as I often feel the need to validate the raw data presented. This undermines my confidence in the system, requiring additional steps to ensure data accuracy, which can be time-consuming.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use IBM Apptio for cost allocation, utilization, and rate optimization. It simplifies ad-hoc reporting and sharing, benefiting both tech and non-tech users with its easy UI, and supports commitment portfolio management.