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The best CloudBolt alternative
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Building the future of FinOps now
Founded in 2012, CloudBolt is best known for its hybrid and multi-cloud management capabilities but has more recently shifted focus toward FinOps. Ternary is FinOps first, purpose-built to deliver full feature parity across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
For organizations seeking deep public cloud FinOps at scale with intuitive workflows for finance, engineering, and MSPs, Ternary is the clear CloudBolt alternative.Below, you can compare the key features of Ternary vs. CloudBolt.
CloudBolt
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Headquarters
San Mateo, California, U.S.
North Bethesda, Maryland, US
Relationship with the FinOps Foundation
FinOps Foundation Premier Member
FinOps Foundation Premier Member
Cloud spend under management
$7.5B+
Not disclosed
PLATFORM
Deployment method(s)
SaaS and Self-Hosted
SaaS
Built for
FinOps teams, Finance, Engineering, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
Cloud Operations teams and MSPs
Multi-cloud support
Supports private cloud environments via CloudBolt Agent
PARTNER
Multi-tenant platform
Customer management
Billing Rules Engine
Unclear based on documentation
MSP-specific dashboard with multiple views
No result found in documentation
Client statement generation
FEATURES
Forecasting
Available via FinOps Insights Dashboard only
Anomaly detection
No result found in documentation
Unit economics
No result found in documentation
AWS usage and rate optimization
Azure usage and rate optimization
Google Cloud usage and rate optimization
Detects idle VMs or Disks via Cost Service Advisor feature. Does not provide rightsizing recommendations or Committed Use Discount management.
Policy engine with automated actions
Ternary does not take automated actions on a customer’s behalf. Instead we encourage users to build a case linked to Jira.
PRICING
Subscription model
Fixed rate tier based on annual
cloud spend
Pricing not disclosed
Overage charges
No
Not disclosed
Professional services fees
No
Yes
Disclaimer: This information is based on CloudBolt’s documentation site. While we strive for accuracy, CloudBolt’s documentation can be confusing due to overlapping terms and multiple product lines, including the CloudBolt Platform, CloudBolt Management Platform, and Cost and Security Management Platform (CSMP). Last updated: 8/15/25.
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Collaboration that drives measurable impact
FinOps teams
Standardize reporting using FOCUS-compliant billing data.
Engineering
Eliminate waste faster with tailored recommendations.
Finance
Reduce budget variance with cost visibility and forecasting.
MSPs
Deliver higher client ROI through proactive cost optimization.
Thinking about change?
Ternary replaces native consoles and legacy cost management platforms with a modern FinOps solution. Make switching easier by harnessing the power of the Ternary platform in your organization.
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