These two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but there is a difference between FinOps and cloud economics. FinOps commonly references finance cloud operations but is sometimes used to refer to organizational financial operations more broadly. In the context of the cloud, FinOps refers to the management of cloud integration and usage across an organization, including the cultural impact. On the other hand, cloud economics examines only the financial aspect, including the TCO and the financial impact of improved processes.