Infracost has announced that its GitHub App is now free for all users, facilitating quick and easy integration of cost estimates into infrastructure-as-code workflows, which helps engineers and FinOps teams manage cloud expenditures more effectively. The company has also achieved SOC2 Type 2 certification, underscoring its commitment to security and reliability. Recent updates include support for wildcards in usage files, a redesigned cost estimate page for enhanced transparency, and the addition of Microsoft Teams to its notification guardrails. Other improvements encompass bug fixes and support for new cloud resources across AWS and Azure, enhanced Jira integration, and community engagement through content contributions. The overarching message emphasizes the importance of understanding both usage and unit price as levers for managing cloud costs.