Krossboard
7.2#2 in kubernetes cost management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitKrossboard vs Podledger
What both publish
| Fact | Krossboard | Podledger |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The Kubernetes Operator deploys and manages Krossboard instances as Kubernetes pods. | Podledger runs in the customer's Kubernetes cluster with read-only access and can be installed using a Helm chart. |
| Purpose | Krossboard tracks Kubernetes cluster usage over time to support cost allocation and capacity planning. | Podledger is an open-source Kubernetes cost monitoring and optimization platform that provides real-time, pod-level cost visibility and AI-driven recommendations. |
| Support | The free plan lists no support; Enterprise includes one year and Enterprise Advanced up to three years of access to maintained versions for bug and security fixes. | Community users receive support through GitHub, and Enterprise includes priority support with an SLA. |
Krossboard plans
- ALWAYS FREEFree
- ENTERPRISEPriced on request
- ENTERPRISE ADVANCEDPriced on request
Podledger plans
- CommunityFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Krossboard if…
Krossboard suits teams that need usage analytics across Kubernetes clusters for allocation or capacity planning. The free plan may fit users who do not need managed-cluster discovery or support.
Pick Podledger if…
Podledger suits Kubernetes platform, SRE, DevOps, and FinOps teams that need cost visibility at multiple levels. Community fits teams able to self-host and use one cloud; Enterprise adds managed service and multi-cloud support.