Why Cloud Providers Are Selling You Reserved Instances

In this episode of Cloud Computing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna unpack the economics behind cloud reserved instances — the long-term commit offers from AWS, Azure, and GCP that promise discounts but lock you in. They walk through a real scenario: a mid-stage SaaS company that saved 30% on compute by shifting from on-demand to a three-year commit, only to later realize they over-provisioned by 40%. The hosts break down the tradeoffs: upfront payment vs. monthly billing, convertible versus standard RIs, and the obscure 'savings plan' alternative that some teams prefer. They also explore the psychology — are reserved instances a genuine cost-saver or just a way for cloud providers to smooth revenue and reduce churn? Specific numbers include typical discount ranges (15% for one-year, 30% for three-year) and the math required to avoid leaving money on the table. A practical guide for any engineering or finance team staring down a cloud negotiation. #ReservedInstances #CloudCosts #AWS #Azure #GCP #CloudComputing #FinOps #CloudEconomics #SavingsPlans #TechPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CloudSpending #Infrastructure #CostOptimization #SaaS #TechStrategy #CloudMigration Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo