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CloudBolt vs KubeLedger
Both stand on kubernetes cost management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
CloudBolt combines hybrid cloud provisioning and governance with cloud cost tools and Kubernetes rightsizing. Its free CMP offer has a stated 100-resource limit, while paid billing is custom.
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KubeLedger combines usage accounting, exports and monitoring integrations for Kubernetes environments. Teams considering its optional MCP server should note that it is disabled by default and has no authentication at the tool layer.
Visit KubeLedgerThe facts
| CloudBolt | KubeLedger | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cloudbolt.io | kubeledger.io |
| On kubernetes cost management software | #3 of 25 | #7 of 25 |
CloudBolt: what it does well
- CMP supports more than 25 cloud and hypervisor platforms.
- More than 200 integrations are listed.
- Governance includes permissions, approvals, and audit trails.
- Free CMP plan covers up to 100 resources.
- StormForge trial includes one cluster for 30 days.
What to know first
- CMP free plan is limited to 100 resources.
- StormForge trial is limited to one cluster and 30 days.
- Paid billing is custom.
KubeLedger: what it does well
- Tracks CPU, memory and GPU by namespace
- Dashboards cover hourly, daily and monthly views
- Exports charts and datasets as PNG, CSV or JSON
- Prometheus exporter and official Grafana dashboard
What to know first
- Requires read-only access to Kubernetes API endpoints
- MCP server has no tool-layer authentication
- Cannot be sold as a managed service
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