Key Questions Answered
To what extent are developer teams implementing FinOps practices?
How does FinOps engagement vary by company size?
Which regions are leading in FinOps adoption?
Which FinOps activities are more popular?
Does the type of cloud setup used influence the adoption of FinOps practices?
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Methodology
The 30th edition of the Developer Nation survey reached more than 12,000 respondents from 128 countries around the world. This research report series delves into key developer trends for Q3 2025 and beyond.
About this Report
Cloud spending can become one of the largest operational expenses for tech companies. It is often unpredictable due to elastic consumption models, hundreds of services and pricing models, and decentralised purchasing by developer teams (particularly in large companies). Cloud financial management (FinOps) sits at the intersection of finance, engineering, and product, ensuring that cloud resources are used efficiently, focusing on aligning cloud spending with business value, not just cost-cutting.
In this report, we examine insights from over 6,300 professional developers working for companies of at least two employees who are using cloud services. We’ll explore the adoption rate of FinOps practices among developer teams and how it differs based on company size and region. Additionally, we’ll cover how teams implement FinOps by looking at the specific practices they have embraced. The report is designed to help technical leaders benchmark their organisations against industry peers and make informed decisions about where to focus their FinOps efforts.