Announcing the Official Vantage Kubernetes Integration

Vantage has introduced a new Kubernetes integration that simplifies the process of collecting and uploading cost and efficiency metrics from Kubernetes clusters, replacing the previous OpenCost-based integration. This new Vantage Kubernetes agent offers a single in-cluster deployment, eliminating the need for intermediary services like Prometheus, which previously added complexity and costs. It collects the same metrics as OpenCost, such as CPU, RAM, GPU, and volume costs, but with a more straightforward setup requiring only a Vantage API token. The agent is designed to use fewer resources and is scalable to meet the demands of large clusters. It works across major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and provides additional features like Namespace labels, Annotations, and support for Savings Plan discounts. While OpenCost support continues, new users are encouraged to adopt the Vantage agent for its ease of use and efficiency, and those migrating from OpenCost can retain their previous data with assistance from Vantage support.