AWS Cost Explorer Adds Natural Language Query via Amazon Q

Amazon Web Services has introduced a natural language query capability for AWS Cost Explorer, aimed at simplifying how organizations analyze cloud spending via Amazon Q Developer's gen AI capabilities. The feature allows users to ask questions about costs using plain language, such as identifying spending trends or breaking down expenses by service or account. The system translates these prompts into structured queries, enabling users to retrieve insights without requiring detailed knowledge of Cost Explorer’s interface. Prompts include readily available frequently asked questions and allow custom questions using your own words.

AWS Cost Explorer is used to track and analyze cloud usage and billing data. Amazon Q also compiles insights from pricing and anomaly detection datasets displayed on Amazon Q's new artifacts panel. By adding natural language capabilities, AWS aims to make cost analysis more accessible to a broader range of users, including those without specialized financial or technical expertise. Cloud cost management has become a priority as organizations scale usage across multiple services and environments. The feature is available on AWS Cost Explorer in all commercial AWS regions.

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Posted by AWS Editors on 04/08/2026