# What is Archera?

Archera is a **free cloud cost optimization platform** that helps organizations reduce their cloud spending by **20-30%** through intelligent commitment management across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

### ​The Problem We Solve <a href="#the-problem-we-solve" id="the-problem-we-solve"></a>

Cloud costs are spiraling out of control for most organizations:

* **On-demand pricing** is the most expensive way to run cloud infrastructure
* **Native commitment tools** are complex, risky, and lack flexibility
* **Multi-cloud management** requires juggling multiple cost tools and strategies
* **Long-term commitments** (1-3 years) create risk when business needs change

### ​How Archera Helps <a href="#how-archera-helps" id="how-archera-helps"></a>

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Intelligent Optimization</strong></td><td><p><strong>AI-Powered Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Analyzes your actual usage patterns</li><li>Identifies optimal commitment strategies</li><li>Provides risk-adjusted recommendations</li><li>Continuously optimizes over time</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Risk Protection</strong></td><td><p><strong>Guaranteed Commitments</strong></p><ul><li>30-day minimum terms (vs 1-3 years native)</li><li>Downside Protection</li><li>Insurance against underutilization</li><li>Transfer flexibility between accounts</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Multi-Cloud Unity</strong></td><td><p><strong>Unified Management</strong></p><ul><li>Single platform for all cloud providers</li><li>Cross-cloud optimization strategies</li><li>Consolidated reporting and analytics</li><li>Simplified cost governance</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

### ​Who Uses Archera? <a href="#who-uses-archera" id="who-uses-archera"></a>

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<summary>Direct Customers</summary>

**Organizations optimizing their own cloud costs**

Use Archera’s free platform to analyze your cloud spending, get intelligent recommendations, and implement risk-free commitments with flexible terms.

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<summary>Channel Partners</summary>

**Partners managing multiple customer organizations**

Use the Partner API to onboard customers, manage their optimization strategies, and create marketplace offers through programs like AWS CPPO, Microsoft MPO or ISV-to-CSP Private Offer, or Google MCPO.

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## ​API Overview <a href="#api-overview" id="api-overview"></a>

### ​Which APIs Do You Need? <a href="#which-apis-do-you-need" id="which-apis-do-you-need"></a>

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<summary>Partners - Use Both APIs</summary>

**As a channel partner, you’ll use BOTH APIs:**

**Partner API (v2)** for:

* Registering new customer organizations
* Managing customer onboarding workflows
* Setting up cloud integrations (AWS CloudFormation, Azure auth)
* Tracking partner-specific metrics

**Public API (v1)** for:

* Accessing each customer’s commitment plans and metrics
* Retrieving cost optimization data for reporting
* Managing commitment plans on behalf of customers
* Building customer-facing dashboards

**Authentication:** Partner API key works for both APIs

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<summary>Direct Customers - Use Public API Only</summary>

**As a direct customer, you typically only need:**

**Public API (v1)** for:

* Accessing your organization’s commitment plans
* Retrieving cost and utilization metrics
* Integrating with internal tools and dashboards
* Automating cost optimization workflows

**Authentication:** Standard API key from your Archera account

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## ​Ready to Get Started? <a href="#ready-to-get-started" id="ready-to-get-started"></a>

### ​Learn More About Archera <a href="#learn-more-about-archera" id="learn-more-about-archera"></a>

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#### Understand Rate Optimization

Learn how rate optimization works and why it’s more effective than usage optimization

[What is Rate Optimization? →](https://docs.archera.ai/rate-optimization)
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#### Discover Insured Commitments

See how Archera’s guaranteed commitments eliminate the risks of traditional cloud commitments

[Learn About Insured Commitments →](https://docs.archera.ai/insured-commitments)
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#### Start Your Free Account

Connect your cloud billing data and begin optimizing within 24-48 hours

[Sign Up with Archera →](https://docs.archera.ai/getting-started/how-to-sign-up-with-archera)
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### ​API Integration Opportunities <a href="#api-integration-opportunities" id="api-integration-opportunities"></a>

Once you understand Archera’s value, here’s how you can integrate it programmatically into your workflows:

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<summary>Custom Cost Dashboards</summary>

**Build Internal Reporting Tools**

Use the Public API to create custom dashboards that show:

* Real-time cost optimization metrics
* Commitment utilization and performance
* Savings projections and ROI analysis
* Multi-cloud cost visibility in your BI tools

**API Endpoints:** `/commitment-plans`, `/metrics`, `/cost-analysis`

[Explore Public API →](https://docs.archera.ai/api-reference/public-api/public-api-reference)

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<summary>Automated Optimization Workflows</summary>

**Integrate Cost Optimization into CI/CD**

Automate commitment purchasing and optimization:

* Trigger commitment purchases based on usage patterns
* Set up automated alerts for optimization opportunities
* Integrate with infrastructure-as-code workflows
* Create approval workflows for large commitments

**API Endpoints:** `/commitment-plans/purchase`, `/automation-policies`, `/recommendations`

[View API Examples →](#quick-api-examples)

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<summary>Multi-Customer Management (Partners)</summary>

**Scale Cost Optimization Across Customers**

Use the Partner API to manage multiple customer organizations:

* Programmatically onboard new customers
* Deploy cloud integrations at scale
* Generate customer-specific optimization reports
* Track partner revenue and performance metrics

**API Endpoints:** `/organizations`, `/integrations`, `/partner-metrics`

[Partner API Documentation →](https://docs.archera.ai/api-reference/partner-api/partner-api)

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<summary>AWS Marketplace Integration</summary>

**Create CPPO Offers Programmatically**

Automate AWS Marketplace offer creation:

* Use AWS Catalog API to create CPPO offers
* Integrate with Archera’s resale authorization
* Track marketplace performance and revenue
* Manage offer lifecycle programmatically

**Implementation:** AWS Catalog API + Archera Partner API

[CPPO Guide →](https://docs.archera.ai/help-center/partner-guides/create-cppo-offers-for-archera-subscription)

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<summary>Cost Data Export &#x26; Analytics</summary>

**Extract Data for Advanced Analytics**

Pull Archera data into your data warehouse:

* Export commitment and utilization data
* Integrate with existing FinOps workflows
* Build predictive cost models
* Create custom allocation and chargeback systems

**API Endpoints:** `/export`, `/utilization-data`, `/cost-allocation`

[Data Export Examples →](#quick-api-examples)

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### ​Quick API Examples <a href="#quick-api-examples" id="quick-api-examples"></a>

Get started with these common API integration patterns:

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<summary>Get Commitment Recommendations</summary>

**Retrieve AI-powered optimization recommendations**

```
curl -X GET "https://api.archera.ai/v1/recommendations" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"
```

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<summary>Track Cost Savings</summary>

**Monitor your optimization performance**

```
curl -X GET "https://api.archera.ai/v1/metrics/savings?period=30d" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

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<summary>Create Customer Organization (Partners)</summary>

**Onboard a new customer via Partner API**

```
curl -X POST "https://api.archera.ai/v2/organizations" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_PARTNER_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "name": "Customer Company",
    "email": "admin@customer.com",
    "cloud_providers": ["aws", "azure"]
  }'
```

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### ​ <a href="#explore-full-api-documentation" id="explore-full-api-documentation"></a>