IBM Cloudability Reviews & Product Details

I think the Kubernetes visibility is one of the strongest systems we can get out of this. It's great because in the cloud, the Kubernetes acts like a black box, and the IBM Cloudability Kubernetes visibility feature cracks open that box. It shows exactly which application or team is spending money by using a lightweight agent installed on our clusters. What I like is that it combines utilization data and billing data to give real-time metrics on CPU and RAM consumption, along with the actual dollar cost of underlying virtual machines. This makes cost allocation and identifying idle or used capacity really clear. Also, it was very easy and handy to set up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM Cloudability is not perfect. It has some areas that could be improved to keep up with more agile competitors like CloudZero and Vantage. One issue is the 'action gap' since it's often read-only. It gives rightsizing recommendations, but you usually have to manually make changes in the AWS console. Its interface can feel a bit old school, especially in comparison to the advancements in Gen AI. Also, while it tracks historical spend well, its future forecasting accuracy, especially with discounts, can be skewed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the level of granular visibility IBM Cloudability provides into cloud costs. It's quite easy to use, and we can do reporting very easily. I appreciate how instead of looking at a single total bill, we can drill down into costs by team, environment, service, or even specific resources. It's also helpful that we can generate clear, structured reports without much manual effort and share them with respective stakeholders. Together, these features save time, cost, and improve transparency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes it becomes complex, especially when we need deeper analysis and advanced reporting. Another challenge we faced during the initial setup and configuration that could be improved. We faced some issues while initial setup, mainly tagging strategy and cost allocation rules took some time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Strong chargeback/showback capabilities: Tag- and account-based allocation makes it easier to attribute spend to applications and teams, improving accountability and accelerating cost conversations.

2. Flexible reporting and drill-down: The ability to pivot by service, account, region, and time—and drill from a high-level view into specific cost drivers—supports both executive summaries and engineer-level troubleshooting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Better Kubernetes (EKS) cost attribution and optimization: More accurate split of node/pod costs (including system/daemonset overhead), idle capacity, and actionable recommendations such as cluster autoscaler tuning, bin-packing opportunities, and identifying over-requested CPU/memory at namespace/workload level.

2. Coverage-aware recommendations (RI/SP + discounts): When suggesting rightsizing or shutdown, automatically factor in Savings Plans/Reserved Instances, tiered pricing, and enterprise discounts so the “net savings” reflects what will actually change on the bill (and flags when a change might strand commitments).

3. Anomaly detection with root-cause hints: Stronger proactive alerts that not only detect spikes, but also suggest likely drivers (new tag/app, new account, specific service/API usage, data transfer path) and link directly to the underlying resources and change window.

4. Automation capability: Enable automation capabilities to implement rightsizing recommendations automatically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about IBM Cloudability is the level of visibility and control it provides across multi-cloud environments. It enables clear cost allocation, accurate showback/chargeback, and helps identify optimization opportunities such as rightsizing and eliminating underutilized resources. The insights are actionable and support better financial governance aligned with FinOps practices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area for improvement in IBM Cloudability is that it works best when there is a well-defined tagging and governance model in place, which can take some time to mature. Additionally, new users may need a bit of time to fully explore all features and reports. However, once properly configured, the platform provides strong value and insights. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I used Clouddability when I was working on an AWS project for my client. Where I need show him the complete costing of - how their infra will look and cost them. There Cloudability helped in presenting the number as well as optimising the resources.

I remember we were able to reduce the cost by 20-25% just following the recommendation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the platform, it's very clean and easy to use and understand. But as some tools CloudZero or AWS Cost Analyser Intelligence dashboard. They are having LLM Capability which is missing for IBM Cloudability. It can improve the customer experience more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like IBM Cloudability's automated anomaly detection and robust forecasting capabilities. They help shift cloud financial management from a reactive billing shock model to a proactive, data-driven strategy. The initial setup process of IBM Cloudability was very straightforward and easy to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I appreciate IBM Cloudability for its remarkable ability to ingest and process a vast amount of data efficiently, transforming it into business-friendly information. This feature is particularly valuable as it addresses the challenges posed by significant growth in cloud usage and the increase in billing data points. The tool effectively assesses utilization and optimization, which would be challenging to accomplish manually. It brings transparency into cloud costs and provides real-time access to information, which is crucial for effective cloud cost management. I also value how it significantly simplifies the process of managing cloud costs and usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the rightsizing recommendations in IBM Cloudability lacking as they do not pull and show memory data; they only display CPU and network information. Moreover, the out-of-the-box options are limited to amortized and cash basis costs, and they do not account for discounts, CSP, or reserved instances, which makes the cost analysis incomplete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate IBM Cloudability's ability to manage costs effectively, especially as I migrate workloads to AWS. The feature that stands out most to me is the future cost predictions. It provides valuable insights into both my current and future states of AWS, aiding me in making informed financial decisions. This foresight into costs is invaluable as it keeps me aware of potential expenses, which is crucial for strategic planning and budgeting. Additionally, I found the initial setup of IBM Cloudability to be very straightforward, making it easy to integrate into my existing workflow. These features combined give me confidence in the product, reflected in my high likelihood of recommending it to others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel that the future cost predictions feature in IBM Cloudability could be improved. Specifically, the predictions related to the current state of the workload and usage patterns need enhancement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I truly appreciate IBM Cloudability for its outstanding cost management features, which are essential for our organization and for the clients we advise. The ability to provide organizations with better visibility into overall IT spend is invaluable. I am particularly fond of the user-friendly nature of the platform and how the dashboards are designed. Having a single accessible place to track overall cost spend is highly beneficial, especially when preparing for executive meetings and leadership review calls, as it eliminates the need to spend time and effort on gathering this information manually. I also found the initial setup to be remarkably straightforward, with clearly defined steps, making the onboarding process smooth and uncomplicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find that the tool could use better AI integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate IBM Cloudability for its ability to consolidate our Cloud Service Providers efficiently and manage costs in a streamlined manner. IBM Cloudability's real-time updates are a game-changer, providing us with a single, real-time view of our cloud costs, simplifying complex data from the source systems into an accessible format. This allows our FinOps team to work effectively with the tech teams, make informed recommendations, and identify any anomalies to prevent unnecessary expenses. The ease of setup is another aspect I value, as it was very easy to get started with the platform. Additionally, the consolidated system and reporting capabilities were key reasons for our switch from AWS and Azure products. Overall, these features make IBM Cloudability a valuable tool for ensuring proper allocation and transparency of cloud costs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find it challenging for the finance and FinOps teams to understand discrepancies between the general ledger, CLDY, and TBM Studio. This confusion hampers their ability to reconcile financial data effectively. Additionally, there's a lack of flexibility or visibility into how costs flow from cloud providers. The ability to adjust the CLDY connector to TBM Studio could greatly alleviate these issues and enhance clarity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.