Best Harness Alternative: 50-70% Lower TCO

Enterprise Kubernetes CI/CD without Harness's complexity and escalating costs. Get visual pipelines, policy-as-code, and GitOps with transparent per-cluster pricing.

50-70% Lower TCO
No Module Bloat
Native GitOps
Days to Onboard
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Enterprise CI/CD Module-Based Delegate Architecture

What is Harness?

Harness is an enterprise software delivery platform that offers CI/CD, feature flags, cloud cost management, and more through 15+ separate modules. Founded in 2017, it provides comprehensive DevOps tooling with AI-powered deployment verification and policy management.

While Harness offers powerful features, teams often struggle with module complexity, delegate management overhead, and escalating costs from per-service pricing and add-on modules like GitOps ($20K+) and CCM ($20K+).

Common Harness Limitations:

  • 15+ module complexity
  • Delegate management overhead
  • Per-service fee escalation
  • $20K+ GitOps module cost
  • 2-3 month onboarding time
  • YAML+UI hybrid confusion

What is Atmosly?

Atmosly is a unified Kubernetes platform that combines CI/CD, GitOps, and infrastructure management without Harness's module complexity. It delivers enterprise capabilities at 50-70% lower TCO through transparent per-cluster pricing.

With native ArgoCD/Flux integration included (no $20K+ module), Kubernetes-native architecture (no delegates), and intuitive visual workflows, Atmosly enables teams to achieve production deployments in days—not the 2-3 months typical with Harness.

Why Teams Choose Atmosly:

  • 50-70% lower total cost
  • No delegate management
  • Native GitOps included
  • Per-cluster, all features
  • Days to production
  • True visual pipeline builder
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The Atmosly Advantage
50-70% Lower TCO vs Harness
Days Not Months to Onboard
0 Delegates to Manage

Why Teams Switch from Harness to Atmosly

Harness has powerful features but comes with complexity and escalating costs. Atmosly delivers enterprise capabilities at a fraction of the price.

Transparent Pricing

Per-cluster pricing with unlimited services and users. No per-service fees, no module add-ons, no surprise charges that escalate with growth.

Unified Platform

One platform vs Harness's 15+ modules. No separate charges for GitOps ($20K), CCM ($20K), or IDP ($20K)—everything included.

No Delegate Overhead

Harness requires delegates in each environment. Atmosly is K8s-native and runs directly on clusters—no agents to install, upgrade, or troubleshoot.

Native GitOps Included

First-class ArgoCD and Flux integration at no extra cost. Harness GitOps is a $20K+ separate module wrapping the same tools.

Visual Builder That Works

True drag-and-drop without Harness's confusing YAML+UI hybrid. Build complex pipelines visually with minimal learning curve.

Fast Onboarding

Onboard in days not months. No 2-3 month ramp-up with 15+ modules to learn. Simple architecture, intuitive UX, immediate productivity.

Harness vs Atmosly: Feature Comparison

Enterprise features at a fraction of the cost without module complexity.

Capability Atmosly Harness
Annual Cost (50 services) $24,000 - $48,000 $50,000 - $150,000+
Pricing Model Per-cluster, all features Per-service + modules
GitOps Integration Built-in (free) Separate module ($20K+)
Cost Optimization Built-in FinOps CCM module ($20K+)
Architecture Unified platform 15+ separate modules
Cluster Connectivity K8s-native, no agents Delegates per environment
Onboarding Time Days 2-3 months
Visual Pipeline Builder True drag-and-drop YAML + UI hybrid
Policy-as-Code OPA/Rego built-in Via governance module
Deployment Strategies Blue/green, canary, progressive All strategies
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS SOC 2, FedRAMP
Feature Flags Not included FF module (separate)

Who Should Choose Harness vs Atmosly?

Both are enterprise platforms. Here's how to decide based on your priorities.

Choose Harness If:

  • You need all 15+ modules (CI, CD, FF, CCM, CE, STO, IDP)
  • Feature flags and chaos engineering are critical
  • Budget is $100,000+ annually
  • FedRAMP authorization is required
  • Your team can invest 2-3 months in training
  • You want a monolithic full-suite platform

Choose Atmosly If:

  • You want enterprise features at 50-70% lower cost
  • Kubernetes CI/CD is your primary focus
  • Transparent, predictable pricing matters
  • Fast onboarding (days not months) is important
  • Simpler architecture without module complexity
  • Native GitOps without extra modules or costs

Use Case Recommendations

Which platform fits your specific needs and budget.

Cost-Conscious Enterprise

Need enterprise K8s CI/CD without $100K+ annual spend. Policy-as-code and GitOps included.

Atmosly Recommended

Full DevOps Suite

Need CI + CD + Feature Flags + Chaos Engineering + STO + IDP all from one vendor.

Harness Recommended

GitOps-First Teams

ArgoCD or Flux as primary deployment strategy with drift detection and reconciliation.

Atmosly Recommended

Fast Time-to-Value

Need production deployments in days, not 2-3 month ramp-up with training.

Atmosly Recommended

Feature Flag Critical

Progressive delivery with built-in feature flags for gradual rollouts.

Harness Recommended

Multi-Cluster K8s

Unified management of 50+ clusters without delegate overhead per environment.

Atmosly Recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from Harness to Atmosly.

What makes Atmosly a better Harness alternative?

Atmosly offers 50-70% lower TCO with transparent per-cluster pricing (no per-service fees), simpler unified architecture without 15+ separate modules, faster onboarding (days vs months), native GitOps integration, and built-in policy-as-code—without Harness's complexity.

How much can I save switching from Harness?

Harness charges $25,000-100,000+ annually with per-service fees and module add-ons (GitOps $20K, CCM $20K each). Atmosly offers $24,000-48,000 annually with unlimited services and all features included—typically saving $32,000-100,000+ annually.

Does Atmosly have feature parity with Harness?

For CI/CD and Kubernetes deployments, yes—with simpler implementation. Atmosly provides visual pipelines, policy-as-code, GitOps, approvals, multi-cluster management, cost optimization, and compliance. Harness has additional modules (Feature Flags, Chaos Engineering) that are separate products.

Why do teams leave Harness for Atmosly?

Common reasons: escalating costs with per-service fees, 15+ module complexity, delegate management overhead, slow onboarding (2-3 months), YAML+UI hybrid confusion, and hidden module costs. Atmosly offers simpler architecture at lower cost.

How does Atmosly handle GitOps vs Harness?

Atmosly has first-class ArgoCD and Flux integration built-in at no extra cost. Harness GitOps is a separate $20,000+ module. Atmosly includes declarative deployments, drift detection, and reconciliation without additional fees.

What about Harness delegates vs Atmosly?

Harness requires delegates (agents) in each environment, creating operational overhead. Atmosly is Kubernetes-native and runs directly on your clusters using K8s APIs—no delegates to install, upgrade, or troubleshoot.

Can I migrate from Harness to Atmosly?

Yes. Atmosly can import Harness YAML and convert to visual workflows. Migration takes 2-4 weeks with dedicated support. Run both systems in parallel during transition with zero deployment downtime.

Can I use Atmosly for CD while keeping existing CI?

Yes. Many teams use Atmosly for Kubernetes CD while keeping Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI for builds. Atmosly integrates via webhooks, APIs, or GitOps—without requiring you to replace your entire toolchain.

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