A Guide to Kubernetes Cost Management - Part 1 (The Fundamentals)

Kubernetes makes scaling applications seamless, but cost management? That’s where things get tricky.

Many teams unknowingly overspend on Kubernetes—not because they aren’t optimizing, but because they lack visibility into where the costs are coming from.

Did you know?

• A large percentage (about 69%) of requested CPU resources in Kubernetes environments often go unused.

• Many workloads are over-provisioned, leading to wasted cloud spend.
• Without a clear cost attribution model, teams struggle to hold stakeholders accountable for Kubernetes spending.

In this first part of our Kubernetes Cost Management series, we break down:

• Why Kubernetes Cost Management is more important than ever
• Key factors affecting Kubernetes costs
• Hidden cost pitfalls teams often overlook
• Challenges in cost visibility, accountability, and rightsizing

Cost management isn’t just about cutting expenses—it’s about efficiency.

Want to take control of your Kubernetes costs? Start here.

?? Read the full article: https://www.randoli.io/blog-post/guide-to-kubernetes-cost-management-part-1