Unbeatable GKE automation, but needs deeper cost visibility
What do you like best about the product?
The reliability of the node scaling continues to be a highlight; we have zero anxiety about node recreation even during high-traffic events. The 'set it and forget it' nature of the infra management is still the strongest selling point. Stability has been rock solid over the last year.
What do you dislike about the product?
I still find the cost reporting to be the weak point compared to the GKE/GCP console. I need better visibility into specific node template costs and a clearer breakdown of infrastructure prices. Currently, reconciling Cast AI's reported figures with our actual GCP billing lacks the necessary granularity. We need more transparency on the total amounts for specific node groups to fully trust the cost data.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We have an issue to handle the nodes before using cast, with cast when we need more pods they handle everything.
Kubernetes Optimization in Conexia S.A.
I have had the pleasure of using CAST.AI at Conexia S.A., and I must say, it's a game-changer when it comes to optimizing costs for Kubernetes clusters. This innovative platform offers a range of cutting-edge features that not only enhance cost-efficiency but also improve the overall management of your clusters.
One of the standout features of CAST.AI is its exceptional Autoscaling service for Spot instances. The platform intelligently selects instances with the lowest risk of disruption, ensuring that your applications continue running smoothly even in the face of potential restarts.
The Cost Optimization service is another remarkable aspect of CAST.AI. This feature takes the guesswork out of resource allocation by providing insightful recommendations for assigning resources to each pod in your Kubernetes deployments. This level of granular control allows you to fine-tune your cluster's resource usage, preventing over-provisioning and unnecessary expenses.
However, one of the standout advantages that truly sets CAST.AI apart is the "Evictor" service. This feature goes beyond traditional optimization techniques by intelligently compressing deployments. By identifying and consolidating resources, CAST.AI helps you significantly reduce the number of required nodes, leading to substantial cost savings. The ability to minimize deployment sprawl and achieve more with fewer resources is a major win for any organization seeking to optimize its cloud infrastructure.
In conclusion, CAST.AI is a must-have tool for anyone looking to make the most of their Kubernetes clusters while keeping costs in check. Whether you're a small startup or a large enterprise, CAST.AI has the potential to revolutionize the way you manage and optimize your Kubernetes deployments.
A experience truly positive thanks to Castai's cost-reduction tool and their efficient team
What do you like best about the product?
Castai is an incredible tool that has greatly helped us in reducing our cloud costs. When you use Castai, you also gain access to a wonderful team that is exceptionally efficient and provides valuable advice beyond just cost analysis. Moreover, the company's delivery service is the fastest I have ever seen, and their support team is highly responsive and consistently efficient.
Last but not least, the entire team is filled with talented individuals, and it is an absolute pleasure to work with them on a personal level..!
What do you dislike about the product?
The aspect I find most challenging is perhaps the tool's high level of configurability, which can sometimes make it a bit difficult to fully harness its potential. However, I am thankful that their team is exceptionally adept at guiding users and assisting them in making progress, thus helping to overcome any hurdles and fully utilize its capabilities
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
our cloud cost
a better provisionning
a quicker autoscaler
Senior DevOps Engineer working with Castai on a daily basis
What do you like best about the product?
Cast AI has now turned into a fully robust automation and cost management solution that helps not only with Kubernetes optimization, but also things like AI and GPU management, Application Performance Automation, DB optimizations and many more!
What do you dislike about the product?
Keep on delivering more and more features to make our life's even more easier!
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Scaling and costs
Instant cost savings on public cloud Kubernetes
What do you like best about the product?
The onboarding was super easy. The supporting engineers provided clear guidance and worked with our DevOps to fit our needs. Eventually, the setup provides us with substantial cost savings.
What do you dislike about the product?
CAST AI worked well with only certain types of clusters. For others we did not see any substantial cost savings.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It makes us certain we use our cloud at optimal level.
Stop worrying about Kubernetes node pools if you moved to Cast.ai.
What do you like best about the product?
Cast Customer support to adapt to a large system like us was really great and they were eager to listen and do changes depending upon the suggestions/requirements.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing as such. We have seen a lot of improvements in the products from where they started because we were one of their early adopters on a large scale.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use rebalancing extensively. That way our infrastructure stays optimized.
In terms of the Infrastructure or DevOps team, the Kubernetes management effort such as manual rightsizing, creation of node pools, and upgrade efforts are drastically reduced, so the DevOps team can focus on building products to improve developer productivity.
The mixed provision of spot v/s ondemand is an amazing feature.
Amazing customer support.
Cost optimisation using cast ai rebalancing and spot instances
What do you like best about the product?
The easy installation process
The cost view, divided by namespaces and workload
The kind support of the cast ai team along the setup
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't have much to say, no problem so far.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The essential problem solved is cost monitoring. We now have a clear view of our k8s clusters
Useful Useful
What do you like best about the product?
What can I say? CastAI will help you save tons of $ for your k8s cluster. And best of all, they only make money when you do.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are still some hiccups for very large clusters, but the support team is extremely helpful in such situations.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
CastAI solves a huge problem, that is, overspending on cloud.
Awesome cost savings!
What do you like best about the product?
Awesome team. Powerful and easy to use platform.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing specific to report at this time.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Reducing cloud costs.
Cast.ai is amazing and does exactly what they say they do... save you money
What do you like best about the product?
Turn key implementation and save you money!
What do you dislike about the product?
That I didn't know about and implement them sooner.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Optimized financial performance of Kubernetes that reduced Kubernetes costs by 78%
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you are running a serious production workload in Kubernetes you must get Cast.ai!!
