CostGlass vs CloudHealth: a modern alternative with published pricing
CloudHealth is a long-established multicloud management platform now part of Broadcom. CostGlass is the alternative for teams that want published prices, fast setup and a focus on cost, Kubernetes and AI spend rather than a broad governance suite.
CostGlass vs CloudHealth at a glance
| Feature | CloudHealth | CostGlass |
|---|---|---|
| Published prices | No prices found in the public documentation we checked | Free up to £5k/month spend; Starter £99 (to £15k); Growth £499 (to £50k); Scale £1,499 (to £100k); Enterprise custom |
| Clouds covered | AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, Alibaba Cloud and data centre listed | AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, DigitalOcean, Linode and Cloudflare |
| AI and SaaS spend | AI and Tokenomics dashboard covers AWS, Azure and Google Cloud AI costs, plus OpenAI and Anthropic via data connectors | OpenAI and Anthropic via their official APIs, plus Snowflake and Datadog |
| Data location and access | Multicloud cost history in the currency of your choice | You choose London or N. Virginia; UK company under UK GDPR; read-only access by default |
Why teams choose CostGlass over CloudHealth
Prices you can see
CostGlass lists every plan on its website, from a free tier to Scale at £1,499 a month, with Enterprise on request.
Ready in minutes
Read-only connections and guided setup mean most teams see their first dashboard the same day.
Kubernetes and AI as first-class costs
Kubernetes allocation, OpenAI and Anthropic usage, Snowflake and Datadog all sit in the same view as your cloud bill.
Help that goes beyond dashboards
Scale plan engineers carry out approved savings, so recommendations become changes.
When CloudHealth may be the better fit
- You need data centre costs reported alongside public cloud; CloudHealth lists this.
- You already run other Broadcom tooling and want a single vendor relationship.
- You need broad governance and policy features beyond cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best CloudHealth alternative?
If you mainly want cost visibility, Kubernetes and AI spend, and hands-on savings help at a flat price, CostGlass is worth testing. If you need data centre reporting, CloudHealth lists it.
Does CostGlass support Alibaba Cloud and Oracle Cloud?
Yes, alongside AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, Linode and Cloudflare.
How long does setup take?
Connecting a cloud account takes minutes with read-only permissions.
Sources and verification
Statements about CloudHealth come from its own public pages, checked on 28 October 2026. CloudHealth and other product names are trademarks of their owners; CostGlass is not affiliated with or endorsed by CloudHealth. Corrections: [email protected].