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Every log platform looks affordable at proof-of-concept volume and expensive at production volume. The pricing model, not the feature list, decides which one you can live with.
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The control plane fee is the least interesting number. What separates managed Kubernetes providers is upgrade cadence, how much they run for you, and where the node bill lands.
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