Syself Launches Private Beta of Its Kubernetes Management Platform – Syself Autopilot

The core idea behind Syself Autopilot is to ensure that Kubernetes behaves the same across all providers, making the underlying infrastructure a commodity rather than a differentiator. All that is required are servers and a load balancer—eliminating the dependency on managed services, which can instead run directly within Kubernetes clusters. Storage is fully utilized from local storage on, for example, bare-metal servers, making Kubernetes the foundational layer for organizations to build on top of.

This approach reduces vendor lock-in and enables organizations to achieve multi-cloud deployments in a standardized and declarative way. Syself Autopilot takes inspiration from Kubernetes itself: just as Kubernetes orchestrates containers, Syself Autopilot orchestrates Kubernetes clusters. By applying the same declarative, self-healing, and automated principles used for container orchestration to Kubernetes management, the platform becomes extremely reliable and powerful.

Why Hetzner?

To bring this vision to life, Syself Autopilot starts with Hetzner, a European provider known for its affordable pricing and high-performance infrastructure. Compared to hyperscalers like AWS, Hetzner offers:

• Significantly lower cloud costs – Up to 80% savings compared to AWS.
• Flexible deployment options – Support for both Hetzner Cloud and Hetzner Dedicated Servers.
• Data sovereignty & privacy – Hosting in Europe, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

While Hetzner is the first supported provider, Syself Autopilot is architected for multi- cloud and hybrid environments, meaning future expansions will allow businesses to deploy across a variety of cloud and bare-metal providers with the same automation- driven approach.

Revolutionizing Kubernetes Management

Kubernetes is an industry standard, but its complexity remains a major challenge for companies. Many struggle with cluster operations, scaling, and updates, often requiring large DevOps teams to keep infrastructure running smoothly. Syself Autopilot removes this burden by automating provisioning, scaling, and self-healing of Kubernetes clusters, making it a truly hands-off experience.

• Fully Automated Lifecycle Management – Deploy, scale, and upgrade Kubernetes clusters without manual intervention.
• Self-Healing Infrastructure – Automatically detects and replaces failed nodes to maintain uptime and reliability.
• Seamless Hetzner Cloud & Dedicated Server Integration – Enjoy a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to hyperscalers.
• Future-Ready for Multi-Provider Support – While starting with Hetzner as an affordable and reliable European provider, Syself Autopilot is built to support multiple cloud and bare-metal providers in the future.
• Production-Ready from Day One – Built-in security, high availability, and best practices ensure stability.
• Unmatched Cost Savings – Businesses can achieve up to 80% lower costs compared to running Kubernetes on AWS.

Expert Insights from Syself’s Founders

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We built Syself Autopilot because Kubernetes should empower developers, not overwhelm them. Companies should be able to focus on building great applications rather than wrestling with infrastructure. With our automation-first approach, we’re redefining how Kubernetes is managed.

Sven Batista Steinbach

CEO at Syself

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With Syself Autopilot, we’re removing the complexity of Kubernetes operations. By seamlessly provisioning clusters on Hetzner’s infrastructure and ensuring self-healing capabilities, we’re offering a platform that delivers reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency without compromise. Our vision is to expand to additional providers while keeping the same level of automation and efficiency.

Janis

COO at Syself

Availability

Syself Autopilot is currently in private beta. Organizations looking to simplify Kubernetes operations and cut infrastructure costs can apply for early access at syself.com.

About Syself

Syself is a cloud-native company dedicated to making Kubernetes management seamless and efficient. By leveraging automation and open-source technologies, Syself enables businesses to run production-ready Kubernetes with minimal complexity and maximum cost savings.