StormForge

stormforge.io
DevOps
Weekend Project

Automated Kubernetes Resource Management

How to Replace StormForge

Overview

StormForge is a Kubernetes optimization platform that uses machine learning and automation to automatically rightsize container resources, eliminate over-provisioning, and reduce cloud costs by 50-70%. It prevents performance issues by automatically adjusting CPU and memory allocations based on actual utilization data while freeing developers from infrastructure sizing toil.

Features

14 features across 11 categories

AI(1)

Machine Learning OptimizationAI

Machine learning algorithms set requests and limits on pods based on actual usage patterns

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Automation(1)

Autonomous ModeAI

Enable hands-free automation from pod auto-discovery to continuous optimizations across workloads, clusters, and entire estates

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Compatibility(1)

Multi-Environment Support

Runs on any Kubernetes environment including cloud-agnostic deployments

Configuration(1)

Custom Optimization Profiles

Pre-built optimization profiles and simple guardrails for custom configurations

Cost Optimization(1)

Cost Savings AutomationAI

Save 50-70% in cloud costs by eliminating thousands of dollars per node in wasted CPU and memory

Also in: OpenAI API, Neon, Melio

Discovery(1)

Workload Auto-discoveryAI

Continuously discover workloads and rightsize based on actual utilization data

Integration(1)

Karpenter Integration

Seamless integration with Karpenter for pod and node optimization

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Optimization(4)

Java Application OptimizationAI

Advanced support for optimizing Java applications within Kubernetes

Optimize LiveAIPremium

Continuous optimization product that provides hands-free automation and ROI within six months

Recommendation EngineAI

Generates full recommendations for optimization with approval workflows for selective application

Vertical Autoscaling

Automatically rightsize over-provisioned containers to increase pod density and free up cluster capacity

Performance(1)

CPU Throttling PreventionAI

Prevent CPU throttling and out of memory errors by automatically upscaling underprovisioned workloads

Reporting(1)

Savings Visualization

View potential savings and reliability opportunities in an intuitive UI

Scaling(1)

Horizontal Pod Autoscaling (HPA)

Meet sharp spikes in demand with horizontal pod autoscaling capabilities

Pricing

Free Trial

Popular
Free
  • Full version access on 1 cluster
  • 30 days trial period
  • Rightsizing recommendations
  • Agent installation
  • Savings visualization

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for StormForge. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a StormForge alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 14 features.

Buy StormForge

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying StormForge saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 14 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations

CloudBoltKarpenter