Kubecost
Kubernetes cost monitoring for teams that care about efficiency.
Overview
Kubecost provides real-time cost visibility and insights for teams using Kubernetes, helping them understand and optimize their cloud infrastructure spend. It breaks down costs by any Kubernetes concept, including deployment, service, namespace, label, and more. Kubecost is built on open-source foundations and integrates with major cloud providers to provide accurate and actionable cost data.
✨ Key Features
- Real-time Kubernetes Cost Allocation
- Unified Cost Monitoring (in-cluster and out-of-cluster)
- Cost Optimization Insights and Recommendations
- Alerts and Governance
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Saved Reports
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source foundation (OpenCost)
- Deep focus on Kubernetes cost monitoring
- Real-time cost allocation
Unique Value: Kubecost provides unparalleled visibility into Kubernetes spending, empowering teams to make data-driven decisions to optimize costs and improve efficiency.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Identifying idle and underutilized Kubernetes resources
- Allocating Kubernetes costs to specific teams or applications
- Right-sizing container requests and limits
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that do not use Kubernetes for container orchestration.
🏆 Alternatives
While other tools provide Kubernetes cost visibility as part of a broader platform, Kubecost's deep focus on Kubernetes provides more granular and actionable insights for containerized environments.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Unlimited clusters up to 250 cores, 15-day metric retention.
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