Azure cost-optimization platform where AI agents learn what each resource does and propose savings, checked by a deterministic core and approved by you.
CloudKnife homepage — Azure resources before and after optimization
Overview
What is CloudKnife?
Cut your cloud bill, not your performance
CloudKnife is a FinOps platform for Microsoft Azure that measures what your apps actually need and trims everything else. AI agents learn what each Azure resource is, how it is really used and what it is allowed to become; a deterministic core checks every recommendation against hard rules, so a SAP VM only gets SAP-certified options. You approve each change and CloudKnife executes it, and opt-in Autopilot keeps adjusting infrastructure within the policies and IaC guardrails you set. The platform covers compute, databases, storage and commitments, with cost evolution, drift alerts and savings-plan simulation. It is hosted on Azure in West Europe and processed in the EEA. Azure is supported today and other providers are on the roadmap.
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CloudKnife Key Features
AI agents that learn your resources
Agents learn what every Azure resource is, how it is really used and what it is allowed to become, instead of only flagging low usage.
Deterministic core checks every recommendation
Each recommendation is checked against hard rules, so a SAP VM only gets SAP-certified options and savings survive your discounts.
Approval first, automation opt-in
Every change starts as a proposal you review and approve; Autopilot only acts within the policies and IaC guardrails you define.
Cost evolution and drift alerts
See where the money goes and what moved it, with each alert carrying its root cause so you fix the leak, not the symptom.
Commitments simulated before you buy
Trace each reservation and savings plan to the resources it covers, and simulate a commitment strategy before committing.
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Who uses CloudKnife?
DevOps and cloud engineers running workloads on Azure
find and apply real Azure savings with evidence, without risking performance
CIOs and CFOs validating cloud spend
trace every saving back to an approved change
Plans and access
CloudKnife Pricing
Freemium
Free plan €0/mo; Standard €100/mo, Full €400/mo (billed yearly); 14-day free trial, no card required.
Common questions
CloudKnife FAQs
Will CloudKnife change my infrastructure without asking?
No. Every change starts as a proposal you review and approve, and automation is opt-in under rules you define.
Which clouds does CloudKnife support?
Azure today. The engine underneath is built cloud-agnostic, so other providers are on the roadmap.
How quickly will I see the first proposals?
The first analysis starts as soon as you connect, and proposals typically land the same day.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan costs €0 per month and covers up to €5k of cloud spend, 3 Azure subscriptions and 2 users.
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