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Description

OpenCost is an open-source initiative that is vendor-neutral, designed to measure and allocate costs associated with cloud infrastructure and containers in real-time. Developed by experts in Kubernetes and backed by practitioners in the field, OpenCost brings transparency to the often opaque spending patterns associated with Kubernetes. It offers flexible and customizable options for cost allocation and monitoring of cloud resources, facilitating accurate showback, chargeback, and continuous reporting. The tool provides real-time cost allocation that can be examined down to individual containers, ensuring precise tracking of expenses. It effectively allocates costs for in-cluster resources, including CPU, GPU, memory, load balancers, and persistent volumes. Additionally, OpenCost features dynamic asset pricing by integrating with billing APIs from AWS, Azure, and GCP, while also accommodating on-premises Kubernetes clusters with tailored pricing solutions. Beyond the Kubernetes cluster, it can monitor expenses from cloud providers related to resources such as object storage and databases, as well as other managed services. Furthermore, it seamlessly integrates with other open-source tools, allowing for convenient exports of pricing data to platforms like Prometheus, enhancing its utility in cost management. This makes OpenCost a comprehensive solution for organizations seeking to maintain control over their cloud spending effectively.

Description

Usage.ai is a cloud cost optimization solution designed to assist businesses in reducing their expenses by 30–50% on platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure. By leveraging AI and machine learning, it provides automated recommendations and fully insured commitments for managing Reserved Instances and Savings Plans without requiring any engineering resources or upfront payments. The setup process is quick, taking less than half an hour, and only requires access to billing layers, eliminating the need for any changes to existing infrastructure. Users are charged only when Usage successfully saves them money, making it a risk-free option. Many companies, including Motive, EVGo, and Blank Street Coffee, have placed their trust in this service. Key features include Autopilot, multi-organization reporting, showback support, and dedicated assistance via Slack or email, ensuring comprehensive support for all users. The platform's ease of use and efficiency make it an attractive choice for organizations looking to optimize their cloud spending.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Alibaba Cloud Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Azure Blob Storage Yes 
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Yes 
Backstage Yes 
Docker Yes 
Google Cloud Storage Yes 
Grafana Cloud Yes 
IBM Kubecost Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
New Relic Yes 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Yes 
Pixie Yes 
Port Yes 
Prometheus Yes 
SUSE CaaS Platform Yes 
Scaleway Yes 
Vantage Yes 

Integrations

Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Alibaba Cloud No 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Azure Blob Storage No 
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) No 
Backstage No 
Docker No 
Google Cloud Storage No 
Grafana Cloud No 
IBM Kubecost No 
Kubernetes No 
New Relic No 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure No 
Pixie No 
Port No 
Prometheus No 
SUSE CaaS Platform No 
Scaleway No 
Vantage No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$0 upfront
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

OpenCost

Country

United States

Website

www.opencost.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

Usage.ai

Founded

2020

Country

United States

Website

www.usage.ai/

Product Features

Cloud Cost Management

Cost Reduction Optimization No 
Dashboard No 
Data Import/Export No 
Data Storage No 
Data Visualization No 
Resource Usage Reporting No 
Roles / Permissions No 
Spend and Cost Reporting No 

Product Features

Cloud Cost Management

Cost Reduction Optimization No 
Dashboard No 
Data Import/Export No 
Data Storage No 
Data Visualization No 
Resource Usage Reporting No 
Roles / Permissions No 
Spend and Cost Reporting No 

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