Cost Shield for BigQuery
Overview
Cost Shield for BigQuery is a Firefox extension that adds estimated on-demand query prices and confirmation prompts to the Google Cloud console. It offers daily estimate budgets, SQL notes and a local spend log with CSV export. Capacity-priced projects are marked rather than blocked. The public version is 0.1.0 and does not require payment. Estimates may differ from billed charges and do not guarantee spending prevention. Independent software, with no Google endorsement.
Key Features
- Estimated on-demand cost badge for queries
- Confirmation above a set limit or daily budget
- SQL notes for patterns like SELECT *
- Local spend log with CSV export
Best For
BigQuery on-demand users who want a price estimate and confirmation before running big queries.
Pros & Cons
Cons
- Estimates may differ from billed charges and do not guarantee prevention
- Capacity-priced projects are marked but not blocked
- Version 0.1.0, no reviews; requires access to the Cloud console site
Pulse Verdict
Editorial review by SEODataPulse · Editorial rating: 3/5 · Updated
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“Helpful cost guard concept in a very early release; estimates are not billing guarantees.”
Pricing
Free public version.
Pricing changes often — confirm current plans on the official site.