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| OptScale | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Hystax |
| Initial release | 2022 |
| Type | FinOps, Cloud cost management |
| License | Apache License 2.0 |
| Website | hystax |
OptScale is an open-source software platform for FinOps (cloud financial operations) and cloud cost management. Released under the Apache License 2.0 in 2021 by the software company Hystax, the platform is designed to track, analyze, and optimize infrastructure spending across public cloud providers (such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Alibaba Cloud) and Kubernetes clusters.
Overview
[edit]OptScale functions as a cost-analysis engine that connects to cloud provider APIs to retrieve billing and usage data. Unlike proprietary cost-management tools, the software allows engineering teams to self-host the platform to avoid vendor lock-in.[1]
The project is part of the "Open Source FinOps" ecosystem, which emerged as an alternative to commercial SaaS platforms for managing cloud budgets. In 2025, the project's developer joined the Linux Foundation to align the software with open industry standards.[2]
Reception
[edit]In a 2025 comparative review of AWS cost optimization tools, CloudForecast listed OptScale as a primary open-source alternative to commercial tools. The review highlighted the platform's "comprehensive analytics" and ability to break down spending by specific services, while noting its "steep learning curve" for users unfamiliar with FinOps principles.[1]
Industry analysis by Chaos Genius placed OptScale in the context of the broader FinOps market, comparing its feature set to native cloud tools and proprietary competitors like Datadog.[3]
- ^ a b "Top 9 Open Source AWS Cost Optimization Tools In 2025". CloudForecast. 2025-02-07. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "The Linux Foundation Landscape: Hystax Member Profile". Linux Foundation. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ^ "13 Best FinOps Tools for Cloud Cost Management (2025)". Chaos Genius. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
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