Groundcover reveals TCO calculator slashing observability costs

Groundcover, the innovator in cloud-native application performance monitoring using eBPF, has introduced a Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO) calculator. This interactive tool is designed to furnish in-depth insights into TCO, supporting organisations in making informed choices regarding their observability strategies.

In the quickly changing world of technology, businesses face numerous options when it comes to choosing between creating an in-house solution or buying an off-the-shelf product. Groundcover's TCO calculator simplifies this decision-making process by providing a straightforward, transparent, and data-driven method to calculate TCO.

The calculator is now available and demonstrates impressive potential savings, reducing TCO by over 86% compared to legacy observability solutions like Datadog and by more than 68% compared to a self-hosted solution. Factors considered by the calculator include ease of use, simplicity of installation, integration capabilities, user adoption, and, crucially, cost. This is achieved by applying industry-standard assumptions along with a detailed breakdown of key metrics to offer bespoke estimations for each organisation.

The comparative analyses are rooted in realistic but hypothetical use cases, taking into account variables such as Kubernetes nodes, containers per node, log lines and spans per second, and active metrics per node. In addition, retention periods, hosting costs, and data volume-related expenses are factored into the overall analysis.

Shahar Azulay, CEO and Co-Founder of groundcover stated, "Groundcover's Total Cost Of Ownership calculator is an embodiment of the company's dedication to innovation and transparency. We are empowering organisations to achieve their observability goals efficiently and cost-effectively by providing them with the necessary tools to make informed decisions. With this tool, organisations can confidently optimise their observability strategies while maximising cost savings."

Groundcover's new Total Cost Of Ownership calculator is set to revolutionise decision-making in the observability industry by providing a clear, data-driven tool for evaluating and optimising monitoring strategies. Using realistic but hypothetical use cases, this interactive tool helps organisations understand the true cost of different observability solutions, significantly aiding in optimising their observability strategies and maximising cost savings. By showcasing potential savings of over 86% compared to legacy solutions and more than 68% compared to self-hosted setups, groundcover demonstrates its commitment to innovation, transparency, and cost-efficiency.

Since its launch in 2021, groundcover has been dedicated to transparency and innovation in cloud-native application monitoring, leveraging eBPF to restructure the domain. The introduction of the TCO calculator represents a significant advancement, empowering organisations to make informed decisions and solidifying groundcover's position in cloud-native application performance monitoring. As companies continue to navigate the complexities of observability, groundcover's TCO calculator will be an invaluable asset in their quest for operational excellence and financial optimisation.