# ParkMyAWS

> ParkMyAWS is a SaaS platform that automates AWS resource scheduling (EC2 instances and RDS databases) to reduce cloud infrastructure costs. It stops non-production resources during nights and weekends and starts them before the workday begins.

## What it does

ParkMyAWS connects to your AWS account via a cross-account IAM role and schedules your EC2 instances and RDS databases to stop and start on a recurring schedule. Non-production environments often sit idle outside working hours. Parking them during that downtime can save 40-60% on those compute costs.

## Key features

- Automated EC2 and RDS scheduling (stop/start on a weekly grid-based schedule)
- Cross-account IAM role integration (no AWS keys stored)
- Built-in schedule templates: Business Hours, Extended Hours, 24/7 Weekdays, Weekends Only, 24/7 Full Week, and Custom
- Resource discovery across all enabled AWS regions
- Estimated savings tracking based on parked hours and published on-demand rates
- Pause/resume schedules for ad-hoc overrides
- Email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and generic webhook notifications
- Team management with organisation-level access
- 14-day free trial, no credit card required

## Supported AWS services

- Amazon EC2 instances
- Amazon RDS databases (including Aurora clusters)
- ECS service scheduling (coming soon)

## How it works

1. Sign up and create an organisation
2. Connect your AWS account via CloudFormation (one-click) or manual IAM role setup
3. ParkMyAWS discovers your EC2 and RDS resources across all regions
4. Create a schedule using a visual weekly grid or a built-in template
5. Assign resources to the schedule
6. Resources are automatically stopped and started on schedule

## Security

- Uses AWS Cross-Account IAM Roles (AWS-recommended approach for third-party access)
- Least-privilege permissions: only describe, start, and stop EC2/RDS
- No access to application data, S3, Lambda, IAM, or networking
- All connections encrypted with TLS 1.2 or higher
- Data encrypted at rest using AES-256
- Temporary STS credentials that expire after each session

## Pricing

All plans include all features. Pricing scales by resource and account limits.

- Starter: €39/month — 1 AWS account, 3 resources, 1 user
- Pro: €89/month — 3 AWS accounts, 10 resources, 1 user
- Team: €179/month — Unlimited AWS accounts, unlimited resources, 10 users
- All plans include a 14-day free trial

## Blog

Each post is also available as raw markdown by appending `.md` to the URL.

- [ParkMyAWS vs AWS Instance Scheduler](https://parkmyaws.com/blog/parkmyaws-vs-aws-instance-scheduler.md): AWS Instance Scheduler is free, but free has a price. A detailed comparison of features, setup time, and total cost of ownership versus a managed alternative.
- [How to Schedule RDS Instances Automatically](https://parkmyaws.com/blog/schedule-rds-instances.md): RDS instances cost the same whether you use them or not. Three ways to stop and start them on a schedule, with the gotchas no one warns you about.
- [How Much Do Idle Dev and Staging Environments Really Cost?](https://parkmyaws.com/blog/cost-of-idle-dev-environments.md): Most teams underestimate what they spend on non-production AWS resources. The math, with realistic numbers, and what it adds up to over a year.
- [AWS Cost Optimization Tools Compared](https://parkmyaws.com/blog/aws-cost-optimization-tools.md): A practical comparison of AWS Cost Explorer, Trusted Advisor, third-party platforms, and scheduling solutions.
- [ParkMyAWS vs DIY Lambda + EventBridge Scheduling](https://parkmyaws.com/blog/parkmyaws-vs-diy-scheduling.md): Feature comparison, total cost of ownership, and when DIY makes sense.
- [How to Schedule EC2 Instances Automatically](https://parkmyaws.com/blog/schedule-ec2-instances.md): Compare three approaches to EC2 scheduling — AWS Instance Scheduler, Lambda + EventBridge, and managed tools. Step-by-step setup for each.
- [How to Reduce AWS Costs: A Complete Guide](https://parkmyaws.com/blog/reduce-aws-costs.md): Practical strategies to lower your AWS bill, from right-sizing to automated scheduling. Which approaches deliver the biggest savings with the least effort.

## Links

- Homepage: https://parkmyaws.com
- Blog: https://parkmyaws.com/blog
- Documentation: https://parkmyaws.com/docs/getting-started
- IAM Permissions: https://parkmyaws.com/docs/iam-policy
- Scheduling Guide: https://parkmyaws.com/docs/scheduling
- Security: https://parkmyaws.com/security
- Privacy Policy: https://parkmyaws.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://parkmyaws.com/terms
- Contact: hello@parkmyaws.com