In response to the pressure on organizations to reduce costs, particularly in SRE and platform engineering teams, many have struggled with managing metrics without compromising observability. Grafana Cloud offers a solution by providing a comprehensive framework and features for cost-effective metrics management. The platform focuses on four key areas: inspecting cost drivers, attributing costs to specific teams or environments, optimizing telemetry by identifying and reducing unused metrics, and continuously monitoring to prevent unexpected cost spikes. Grafana Cloud's tools, such as Adaptive Metrics and cardinality management dashboards, help streamline the process of managing metrics, allowing organizations to scale and maintain predictable costs. This approach contrasts with traditional methods like creating data silos, building in-house solutions, or doing nothing, which often lead to inefficiencies and increased technical debt. By leveraging Grafana Cloud, organizations can gain transparency and control over metrics usage, ultimately enhancing their observability strategies without unnecessary financial strain.