Kubecost has launched a public beta of its Kubecost Cloud, a fully managed solution for managing and monitoring Kubernetes spending at scale. The cloud-native platform offers real-time cost monitoring, reporting, and optimization insights in response to customer demand for a fully managed solution that could be used alongside enterprise SaaS migrations and growth.



The SaaS version provides affordable, secure, and easy-to-use features with a 30-day free trial and a complimentary 30-day subscription. Beta users can access meetings, invitation-only Slack channels, and talks with Kubecost founders and developers to contribute to the company's product vision and best practices.

According to Webb Brown, co-founder, and CEO of Kubecost, the aim is to help teams monitor and reduce their Kubernetes spending by offering a fully-hosted, fully-managed SaaS platform. The Kubecost team takes care of all operational needs, including load balancing, replica scaling, updates, and more.

Kubecost Cloud was first launched in restricted access late last year and became popular among enterprises who wanted to save wasteful Kubernetes spending. The platform is compatible with all major cloud providers and has six million downloads on AWS alone. It is also available on Google Cloud Marketplace and Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

Kubecost Cloud is priced per node and designed for developer usage, with engineering-focused FinOps capabilities. It provides enterprise-level security, performance, and reliability as a SaaS solution. Dave Smith, Director of IT Operations at Ask Media Group, said, "We reduced Kubernetes expenses without sacrificing the availability and dependability of applications. We're interested to see how Kubecost Cloud can help us save money and improve our efficiency with regard to Kubernetes."

Finally, Kubecost has spearheaded the sector-wide effort to introduce the CNCF project, OpenCost, which has received contributions from various companies such as Adobe, Armory, and Google. Kubecost has also been recognized by Gartner as a Gartner Cool Vendor in Cloud-Native Computing, reinforcing its standing in the industry.

Kubecost's SaaS offering provides a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities to revolutionize Kubernetes management for organizations. Here are some more detailed aspects of Kubecost's SaaS platform:

1. Cost Allocation: Kubecost offers granular insights into the cost of running applications on Kubernetes by breaking down costs at the container, namespace, and application level. This allows organizations to understand the resource consumption patterns of different services and allocate costs accordingly.

2. Chargeback and Showback: The platform enables organizations to implement chargeback or showback mechanisms, allowing them to accurately attribute costs to individual teams, departments, or projects. This can help in fostering accountability and cost management across the organization.

3. Resource Optimization: Kubecost's SaaS platform provides recommendations and insights for optimizing resource allocation within Kubernetes clusters. By identifying over-provisioned or under-utilized resources, organizations can optimize infrastructure usage and reduce overall costs.

4. Anomaly Detection: The platform includes anomaly detection features that can identify unusual resource utilization patterns or cost spikes, enabling proactive management of potential issues before they impact operations or budgets.

5. Budgeting and Forecasting: Kubecost's offering includes budgeting and forecasting tools to help organizations plan and allocate resources effectively. This enables better cost management and ensures that Kubernetes deployments align with financial plans and targets.

6. Integration and Customization: Kubecost's SaaS platform is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure and tooling, providing flexibility for organizations to tailor the solution to their specific needs. This may include integration with existing billing systems, monitoring tools, and workflow automation platforms.

Kubecost's SaaS offering aims to revolutionize Kubernetes management by providing in-depth visibility, cost control, and optimization capabilities, thereby enabling organizations to efficiently manage their containerized applications and infrastructure.