Comparison
Glassity vs PointFive
PointFive offers broad optimization coverage with a fixed fee. Glassity matches the coverage and adds automated execution — and you only pay for results.
| Glassity | PointFive | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | 10% success fee — no savings, no fee | Fixed subscription pricing |
| Integration | Read-only IAM, agentless, live in hours | Agentless, read-only (similar) |
| Time to value | Real-time discovery via AWS APIs (minutes) | Free Value Report in 48 hours |
| Optimization scope | Workload + rate optimization, full lifecycle | 400+ optimization types, 85+ services |
| Rate optimization | Autopilot — up to 50% EC2, 69% RDS | Commitment recommendations |
| Execution | Automated via GitHub PRs, Jira, Terraform | Recommendations with guided execution |
| FinOps workflow | 5-step lifecycle with Assignment Manager | Optimization recommendations + engagement metrics |
| Cost allocation | Virtual tagging (Tag Magic) | Tag-based allocation |
| Accountability | Leaderboards, ownership tracking, feedback loops | Engagement metrics (50%+ user engagement) |
| Risk model | Success-fee = zero risk | Fixed fee regardless of savings achieved |
Same promise, different risk model
PointFive and Glassity share a similar philosophy — agentless, read-only, and focused on delivering real savings. Where they differ is in execution and pricing.
PointFive charges a fixed subscription regardless of results. Glassity's 10% success-fee means you never pay for savings that don't materialize. This alignment of incentives is why our customers trust the recommendations — we only win when you save.
On execution, Glassity goes further: recommendations automatically become PRs, Jira tickets, and Terraform changes with assigned owners. PointFive provides recommendations and engagement tools, but the last mile — getting changes implemented — still falls on your team.
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