Running platforms across multiple cloud vendors (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a hot topic, but is it always the right move?

When Multi-Cloud Makes Sense:

  • âś… Avoiding vendor lock-in for flexibility.
  • âś… Leveraging best-of-breed services (e.g., GCP’s BigQuery + AWS’s Lambda).
  • âś… Meeting regulatory requirements or ensuring redundancy.

The Trade-Offs:

  • ❌ Increased complexity—different APIs, tools, and cost structures.
  • ❌ Harder to optimize performance and unlock vendor discounts.
  • ❌ Risk of becoming “least-common-denominator” in architecture.

My Take:

For most businesses, single-cloud is simpler, cost-effective, and more focused. But if multi-cloud aligns with your goals (e.g., resilience, global reach), go in with:

  • đź”§ Standardized tools like Terraform or Kubernetes.
  • đź‘€ Centralized monitoring and governance.
  • 🚀 A clear use case to justify the overhead.

Simplicity often wins. Multi-cloud isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a business decision.

What’s your strategy? Single-cloud or multi-cloud? Let’s discuss!