CloudKnife

CloudKnife is a cloud cost management platform that measures workload needs and trims unnecessary resource usage on Microsoft Azure.

CloudKnife is a FinOps 3.0 platform designed for DevOps and cloud engineers to manage and reduce cloud spending on Microsoft Azure. It consolidates cloud cost data, explains cost evolution, and catches drift by identifying root causes of expenses. The platform analyses compute, database, and storage usage to suggest targeted optimizations such as switching to spot capacity, resizing instances, and shutting down unused resources. Users retain control through custom policies and IaC guardrails, with automation available on an opt-in basis. It processes data in the EEA and is hosted on Azure.

CloudKnife at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Founder
Runs on: Microsoft Azure, Web
Pricing: Free plan €0/mo; Standard plan €100/mo; Full plan €400/mo; Enterprise plan custom
Released: October 2026
Category: AI productivity tool
Website: cloudknife.com

Key features

Consolidates cloud costs in a single view
Provides evidence-backed optimization recommendations
Analyzes compute, database, and storage usage
Supports automated execution within defined guardrails
Tracks commitment utilization and simulations
Slices spending by application, team, or customer

Use it for

Cutting cloud bills on Microsoft Azure
Sizing compute instances and scheduling shutdowns
Optimizing database queries and pausing non-production DBs
Removing orphaned disks and snapshots
Managing Azure reservations and savings plans

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