What is Syself?

Syself offers a robust platform focused on simplifying Kubernetes management, enabling users to deploy and operate production-ready clusters with significantly reduced effort and cost. It aims to automate complex DevOps tasks associated with Kubernetes, making container orchestration accessible even without deep expertise. The platform emphasizes reliability, security, and cost-efficiency, particularly for infrastructure providers like Hetzner.

The core of Syself's offering is its management platform, Syself Autopilot, which automates cluster lifecycle management, including provisioning, updates, scaling, and self-healing. It supports native Kubernetes tooling and declarative configurations, allowing for seamless integration into existing workflows and CI/CD pipelines. By handling the complexities of Kubernetes operations, Syself allows teams to focus on application development and business objectives rather than infrastructure maintenance.

Features

Automated Cluster Management: Automates the entire lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters, including provisioning, scaling, and upgrades.
Syself Autopilot: Continuously scans infrastructure and resolves issues in real-time without manual intervention.
One-Command Updates: Simplifies updating cluster components while maintaining user control.
Declarative Configuration Support: Enables infrastructure definition through configuration files for consistency and reproducibility.
Native Kubernetes Tooling Integration: Allows interaction with infrastructure using standard Kubernetes tools and APIs.
Managed Databases: Offers setup, backup, and updates for databases, reducing administration overhead.
Self-Healing Capabilities: Automatically detects and recovers from failures.
Autoscaling Support: Enables automatic adjustment of cluster resources based on demand.
Bare Metal & GPU Support: Facilitates running Kubernetes on bare metal servers, including those with GPUs for AI/ML workloads.
Security Focused: Implements security best practices, GDPR compliance, and ensures infrastructure ownership remains with the user.

Use Cases

Managing Kubernetes clusters on Hetzner Cloud.
Reducing Kubernetes operational costs and complexity.
Automating DevOps tasks for Kubernetes environments.
Deploying and scaling applications faster.
Running AI/ML workloads efficiently on Kubernetes.
Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Kubernetes.
Migrating from other container orchestration systems (like Docker Swarm) to Kubernetes.
Providing standardized and secure Kubernetes environments for teams or clients.
Managing production-grade Kubernetes without requiring deep expertise.

FAQs

How does Syself pricing work?

Syself offers a free plan for 1 cluster (up to 5 nodes) and paid plans. Paid plans have a base platform fee (starting at €299) plus a percentage of your cloud provider spending managed by Syself. They don't charge per CPU, memory, nodes, or clusters.
How does Syself's price compare to other solutions?

Syself's pricing is based on cloud spend rather than resource usage (nodes, CPU, memory), potentially making it more cost-effective and flexible, especially as clusters scale. You pay based on your provider usage.
How is Syself Autopilot different from other Managed Kubernetes solutions?

Syself Autopilot provides a user-centered platform with opinionated defaults for managing Kubernetes. Clusters are 100% reproducible and owned by the user. It simplifies upgrades, manages all components (OS, Kubernetes, apps), and offers multi-cluster access control. Additional services like SLAs and custom development are also available.
Can I add custom features to my plan?

Yes, for special use cases, Syself offers customized solutions that can be priced separately. Contact their sales team to discuss details.
How is provider usage measured for billing?

Usage is measured based on your cloud provider invoice, specifically for the resources managed by the Syself platform. Resources not managed by Syself in the same provider account are not included in the billing calculation.