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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.

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The Problem We Solve

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

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How Archera Helps

Intelligent Optimization

AI-Powered Analysis
  • Analyzes your actual usage patterns
  • Identifies optimal commitment strategies
  • Provides risk-adjusted recommendations
  • Continuously optimizes over time

Risk Protection

Guaranteed Commitments
  • 30-day minimum terms (vs 1-3 years native)
  • Downside Protection
  • Insurance against underutilization
  • Transfer flexibility between accounts

Multi-Cloud Unity

Unified Management
  • Single platform for all cloud providers
  • Cross-cloud optimization strategies
  • Consolidated reporting and analytics
  • Simplified cost governance

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Who Uses Archera?

Organizations optimizing their own cloud costsUse Archera’s free platform to analyze your cloud spending, get intelligent recommendations, and implement risk-free commitments with flexible terms.
Partners managing multiple customer organizationsUse 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

Partner API

For Multi-Customer ManagementManage customer organizations, deploy cloud integrations, and handle partner workflows.

Public API

For Accessing Archera DataAccess commitment plans, metrics, and cost optimization data for reporting and analytics.

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Which APIs Do You Need?

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
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?

I Want to Optimize My Cloud Costs

For Direct CustomersStart optimizing your organization’s cloud spending with Archera’s free platform.

I'm a Partner or Reseller

For Channel PartnersLearn how to onboard customers and manage multi-organization cost optimization.

I Want to Integrate with APIs

For DevelopersBuild custom dashboards, automate workflows, or integrate cost optimization into your applications.

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Learn More About Archera

1

Understand Rate Optimization

Learn how rate optimization works and why it’s more effective than usage optimizationWhat is Rate Optimization? →
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Discover Insured Commitments

See how Archera’s guaranteed commitments eliminate the risks of traditional cloud commitmentsLearn About Insured Commitments →
3

Start Your Free Account

Connect your cloud billing data and begin optimizing within 24-48 hoursSign Up with Archera →

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API Integration Opportunities

Once you understand Archera’s value, here’s how you can integrate it programmatically into your workflows:
Build Internal Reporting ToolsUse 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-analysisExplore Public API →
Integrate Cost Optimization into CI/CDAutomate 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, /recommendationsView API Examples →
Scale Cost Optimization Across CustomersUse 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-metricsPartner API Documentation →
Create CPPO Offers ProgrammaticallyAutomate 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 APICPPO Guide →
Extract Data for Advanced AnalyticsPull 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-allocationData Export Examples →

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Quick API Examples

Get started with these common API integration patterns:
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"
Monitor your optimization performance
curl -X GET "https://api.archera.ai/v1/metrics/savings?period=30d" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
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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Explore Full API Documentation

Ready to dive deeper? Access complete API references with interactive examples:

Public API Reference

For Direct Customers & Data AccessComplete endpoint documentation for accessing commitment plans, metrics, and cost optimization data. Includes interactive API playground.

Partner API Reference

For Channel Partners & ResellersFull documentation for multi-customer management, organization onboarding, and partner-specific workflows.
Getting API Keys: Sign up at app.archera.ai to get your API credentials. Partner API keys work for both Public and Partner APIs, while standard API keys work for Public API only.