Cloud portability refers to the ability to move applications, workloads, and data seamlessly between different cloud environments, minimizing the risk of vendor lock-in and enhancing operational flexibility. Unlike cloud interoperability, which focuses on systems working together across multiple clouds, cloud portability emphasizes the ease of transferring resources from one cloud provider to another without substantial downtime or code refactoring. This flexibility is desirable for companies as it allows quick adaptation to market changes, risk mitigation from vendor dependency, and increased leverage in negotiations with cloud providers. Achieving cloud portability can involve adopting cloud-agnostic tools and technologies, such as CockroachDB, and testing to understand the logistics and technical requirements of switching clouds. While complex to achieve for existing applications, designing new applications with portability in mind can provide long-term benefits by maintaining flexibility and fostering innovation.