Cycloid
The unified Internal Developer Portal and Platform, made for platform engineering done right.
Overview
Cycloid is an Internal Developer Portal and Platform that addresses challenges in self-service, platform orchestration, and resource management. It enables platform teams to design and operate a platform, allowing developers to visualize, deploy, and manage projects through a GitOps-first approach. It aims to reduce cognitive load and improve efficiency by centralizing platform management.
✨ Key Features
- StackForms for self-service
- Service Catalog (Stacks)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) integration
- FinOps & GreenOps visibility
- GitOps-first approach
- Policy Enforcement
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on FinOps and GreenOps
- GitOps-first philosophy
- Unified portal and platform orchestration capabilities
- Sovereign by design (SaaS or Self-hosted)
Unique Value: Combines a self-service developer portal with deep infrastructure automation and cost visibility, enabling platform engineering with a focus on efficiency and governance.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Providing developers with a self-service portal to provision infrastructure using pre-defined templates
- Centralizing management and visibility of cloud costs
- Enforcing standards and governance on infrastructure deployments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams looking for a simple service catalog without infrastructure provisioning capabilities.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more built-in FinOps and infrastructure management capabilities than pure-play portals like Cortex or Port. It provides a more complete 'platform' experience out of the box compared to the framework approach of Backstage.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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