How to Download and Visualize Redis Cloud Cost Report

The Redis Cloud Cost Report is a downloadable CSV file that breaks down your monthly Redis Cloud spend, including subscription and database usage, network charges, and custom tags (where configured) for cost allocation. The report is essential for financial management, internal cost allocation, and FinOps/BI workflows. It is available from the Redis Cloud Console to users with Billing Admin or Owner roles.

This guide explains how to download the report, visualize it in Google Sheets, Excel, or BI tools, understand the report’s structure, and troubleshoot common issues.

Prerequisites

• Roles: Only Owners or Billing Admins can download the Cost Report. Viewer roles do not have billing access.

• Tools: Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, or BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

Downloading the Cost Report

From the Redis Cloud Console (UI)

1. Log in to the Redis Cloud Console.

2. In the left sidebar, select Billing & Payments.

3. Click Cost Report in the top right corner.

4. Wait a few seconds for the file to prepare. The CSV will download automatically.

   • Large or long-running accounts may take longer to generate.

   • Current-month reports show costs up to “now.”

Visualizing the Cost Report

After downloading the CSV, you can analyze and visualize your costs using Sheets, Excel, or enterprise BI tools.

Using Google Sheets

1. Import the Report

   • Open Google Sheets → File > Import > Upload → select the CSV.

   • Choose Insert new sheet(s).

2. Identify Subscription Type

   • Separate Fixed (Essentials) vs Flexible (Pro) subscriptions.

   • Essentials: one line per month per subscription.

   • Pro: multiple lines per database, with intra-month changes.

3. Create a Pivot Table

   • Highlight your data → Insert > Pivot Table.

   • In the editor:

     • Rows: Database Name or Subscription Name

     • Columns: Start Date/End Date (group by Month)

     • Values: Total Cost ($)

     • Filters: Plan, Region, Tags as needed

4. Add Charts

   • Select the pivot table → Insert > Chart.

   • Use bar, line, or column charts to track spend trends by DB, subscription, or region.

Sample Cost Report in Google Sheet

Using Microsoft Excel

• Import the CSV → create Pivot Table → insert charts (process nearly identical to Sheets).

Using BI Tools (Optional)

• Load the CSV into Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.

• Join with other cost datasets (e.g., cloud provider billing exports).

• Build dashboards for ongoing FinOps/BI visibility.

Understanding Report Structure

The Cost Report CSV includes:

• Essentials Subscriptions – One row per month per subscription. Fields: Start/End date, Subscription ID/name, Plan size (MB), Plan cost ($).

• Pro Subscriptions – Multiple rows per database, showing usage windows, intra-month changes, and minimum billing adjustments. Fields: Start/End date, Subscription/Database ID, Region, HA, Memory (MB), Throughput, RBU type/count, RBU price/hr, Hours, Database cost ($), plus tags if set.

• Network Charges (Q4 2025 onward) – Separate monthly line per subscription (RBU Type: “Network”). Network costs finalize 48–72 hours after month-end.

Note: The Cost Report shows Redis list price. Discounts, credits, and marketplace charges appear in invoices or cloud provider billing portals.

Network Cost Lines (Starting November 2025)

Beginning November 1, 2025, the Cost Report includes a dedicated line item for network costs at the subscription level, labeled clearly as Network.
These charges appear alongside Redis Cloud usage lines to provide a complete view of total monthly costs.

Key Details

• Network cost lines appear only at the subscription level; database-level granularity is not provided.

• Network costs are typically finalized 48–72 hours after month-end.

• For billing months before November 1, 2025, the network cost column displays 0.00 — this is expected behavior.

• The Cost Report continues to show Redis list price; any discounts, credits, or marketplace adjustments remain visible in invoices or cloud-provider billing portals.

Why It Matters
Seeing “0” in the Network column for earlier months does not indicate missing data.
From November 2025 onward, customers gain full visibility into both Redis Cloud usage and associated network costs, improving transparency for financial review.

Troubleshooting Common Issues