Question 1

Do I need to install an agent?

Accepted Answer

No. Cloustral connects to AWS and Azure using read only access that you configure yourself. There is nothing to install in your infrastructure.

Question 2

Does Cloustral modify my cloud resources?

Accepted Answer

No. Cloustral only calls read APIs. It does not create, update, or delete resources in your cloud environment.

Question 3

Which cloud providers are supported?

Accepted Answer

Cloustral currently supports AWS and Azure.

Question 4

What is a cloud connection?

Accepted Answer

A cloud connection is one AWS account or Azure subscription connected to Cloustral. AWS connections sync all enabled regions by default, or selected regions when you want a narrower scope. Azure connections sync the configured subscription. Credentials are stored encrypted and used to sync inventory, build architecture views, and evaluate rules.

Question 5

What happens in a demo organization?

Accepted Answer

New organizations start as demos. You can add synthetic cloud data and use full architecture visualization, but real cloud connections and automation require a paid pla

Question 6

What is the difference between Starter, Pro, and Team?

Accepted Answer

Starter (€49/month) includes daily automation, 5 users, 3 cloud connections, and basic architecture visualization. Pro (€99/month) raises limits to 10 users and 8 connections, adds full architecture visualization, and includes 1 high frequency connection that syncs hourly during business hours. Team (€199/month) supports 25 users, 20 connections, and 3 high frequency connections.

Question 7

When do automated cloud syncs run?

Accepted Answer

All paid plans run a daily sync for every connection. High frequency connections (Pro: 1, Team: 3) additionally sync hourly during the business hours window you configure. All schedules use UTC.

Question 8

Can I create my own rules?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can create custom rules based on the cloud standards your team cares about.

Question 9

Does Cloustral replace Wiz, Orca, or Prisma Cloud?

Accepted Answer

No. Cloustral is built as a lightweight cloud visibility and governance tool for small DevOps teams, not as a full enterprise CNAPP platform.

Question 10

Can MSPs or consultants use Cloustral?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enterprise plans can support custom limits, onboarding, procurement, and dedicated support for MSPs or consultants.

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