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Ona (formerly Gitpod) vs Klipfolio

Ona (formerly Gitpod) logo

Ona (formerly Gitpod)

Developer Tools

Cloud development environments repositioned as a control plane for software engineering agents

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Klipfolio logo

Klipfolio

Business Intelligence

Dashboard and reporting for teams

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Klipfolio is a dashboard and reporting platform.
  • Free plans on both; paid from $20/mo and $19/mo.
  • Only Ona (formerly Gitpod) lists ephemeral environments; only Klipfolio lists pre-built Metrics.
  • Where Klipfolio falls short: requires Formula knowledge for complex data transformations.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ona (formerly Gitpod) and Klipfolio actually diverge.

Attributes where Ona (formerly Gitpod) and Klipfolio differ
AttributeOna (formerly Gitpod)Klipfolio
PlatformsWeb, Linux, macOS, Windows, AWSWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDeveloper ToolsBusiness Intelligence

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Klipfolio, founded for Ona (formerly Gitpod).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ona (formerly Gitpod)

  • Ephemeral environments
  • Agent sessions
  • Bring your own cloud
  • Devcontainer standard
  • Compute unit budgeting
  • Enterprise identity

Only in Klipfolio

  • Pre-built Metrics
  • Real-time Data
  • Custom Visualizations
  • Data Modeling
  • TV Display
  • Google Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ona (formerly Gitpod)

  • Giving a large engineering team identical, disposable environments so onboarding is a link rather than a two day setupnot Klipfolio
  • Running several coding agents in parallel against real databases and services instead of on a laptopnot Klipfolio
  • Keeping source code off contractor and offshore laptops by moving the whole environment into a controlled accountnot Klipfolio
  • Reproducing a hard-to-configure toolchain for a short-lived project without polluting anyone machinenot Klipfolio

Klipfolio

  • KPI monitoringnot Ona (formerly Gitpod)
  • Real-time dashboardsnot Ona (formerly Gitpod)
  • TV dashboardsnot Ona (formerly Gitpod)
  • Team metricsnot Ona (formerly Gitpod)
  • Client reportingnot Ona (formerly Gitpod)

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ona (formerly Gitpod)

  • Acquisition risk has already materialised: the company closed a sale to OpenAI on 10 August 2026 and now sits inside the Codex team, so nothing public guarantees pricing, continuity or neutrality between model vendors beyond honouring existing commitments
  • Two disruptive changes of direction inside a year, from development environments to agent orchestration and then from independence to acquisition, mean the product a browser IDE buyer originally chose no longer exists in that form
  • The Gitpod Classic sunset on 15 October 2025 required manual conversion of configuration, hand-moved secrets, self-rescued workspace data and a brand new account, which is the clearest available precedent for how the vendor handles deprecation
  • Community self-hosting is finished: the AGPL-3.0 repository is deprecated by its own README, and self-hosted now means a vendor-operated install in your AWS or GCP account, with no Azure, no on-premises and no air-gapped path
  • Pricing is difficult to model because it runs on a compute unit currency where subscription credits expire at the end of the month, the mapping from units to actual compute is not published on the pricing page, and Enterprise is quotation only

Klipfolio

  • Requires Formula knowledge for complex data transformations
  • Dashboard setup is time-consuming with each widget built individually
  • Performance slows with very large datasets or intricate dashboard complexity

Pricing, plan by plan

Ona (formerly Gitpod)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 parallel environments
    • Machines up to 4 vCPU, 16 GB memory and 80 GB disk
    • Ona Cloud multi-tenant only
  • Core$20/mo
    • From 20 US dollars a month, up to 100 team members
    • Includes 80 to 2,200 recurring compute units a month depending on tier
    • Additional units from 10 US dollars per 40 units
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Single-tenant deployment in your own AWS or GCP account
    • SAML and OIDC single sign-on
    • Dedicated account management and forward deployed engineers

Klipfolio

Free
  • PowerMetrics FreeFree
    • 3 users
    • 250 metric instances
    • Limited data sources
  • Klips Starter$90/mo
    • 1-5 dashboards
    • Limited data sources
    • Basic customization
  • Klips Professional$350/mo
    • Unlimited dashboards
    • All data connectors
    • Advanced formulas

Which should you pick?

Choose Ona (formerly Gitpod) if

  • You need ephemeral environments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux, macOS, Windows, AWS.
  • You also want agent sessions.

Choose Klipfolio if

  • You need pre-built metrics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want real-time data.

Questions people ask

Is Ona (formerly Gitpod) or Klipfolio better?
Neither clearly leads. Ona (formerly Gitpod) starts at Free and Klipfolio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ona (formerly Gitpod) or Klipfolio?
Ona (formerly Gitpod) starts at Free and Klipfolio at Free.
Does Ona (formerly Gitpod) or Klipfolio run on more platforms?
Ona (formerly Gitpod) runs on Web, Linux, macOS, Windows, AWS. Klipfolio runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Ona (formerly Gitpod) for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Ona (formerly Gitpod) best used for?
Ona (formerly Gitpod) is most often used for giving a large engineering team identical, disposable environments so onboarding is a link rather than a two day setup, running several coding agents in parallel against real databases and services instead of on a laptop, keeping source code off contractor and offshore laptops by moving the whole environment into a controlled account, reproducing a hard-to-configure toolchain for a short-lived project without polluting anyone machine. Of those, giving a large engineering team identical, disposable environments so onboarding is a link rather than a two day setup and running several coding agents in parallel against real databases and services instead of on a laptop are not what Klipfolio is typically brought in for.
What can Ona (formerly Gitpod) do that Klipfolio cannot?
Ona (formerly Gitpod) covers Ephemeral environments, Agent sessions, Bring your own cloud, Devcontainer standard. Klipfolio covers Pre-built Metrics, Real-time Data, Custom Visualizations, Data Modeling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ona (formerly Gitpod): Is Gitpod still called Gitpod?

No. It rebranded to Ona in September 2025, and gitpod.io now redirects to ona.com. The company was acquired by OpenAI in a deal that closed on 10 August 2026.

Klipfolio: What is Klipfolio's pricing model?

Klipfolio offers two products: Klips (original dashboard builder) starting at $90/month, and PowerMetrics (metrics-focused) with a free plan for up to 3 users and 250 metrics. Both offer 14-day free trials.

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Ona (formerly Gitpod): Can I still self-host it for free?

No. The AGPL-3.0 self-hosted project is deprecated by its own README. What is offered now is a vendor-operated single-tenant install in your AWS or GCP account on the Enterprise plan.

Klipfolio: How many data sources does Klipfolio support?

Klipfolio connects to over 140 data connectors including databases, APIs, spreadsheets, and SaaS applications for seamless data aggregation.

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Ona (formerly Gitpod): What happened to Gitpod Classic?

Pay-as-you-go Classic was switched off on 15 October 2025. Migration required converting gitpod.yml to devcontainer.json, moving secrets by hand, downloading workspace data before the cutoff and creating a new account.

Klipfolio: Do I need technical skills to use Klipfolio?

Basic dashboard creation uses drag-and-drop interface, but advanced features require Excel-like formulas and some data transformation knowledge. Non-technical users often need developer help for complex visualizations.

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Ona (formerly Gitpod): What does it cost?

Core starts at 20 US dollars a month and includes a monthly allowance of Ona Compute Units, with more from 10 dollars per 40 units. Subscription credits expire monthly. Enterprise is quoted.

Klipfolio: Can Klipfolio replace Tableau?

Klipfolio works better for smaller teams and faster setup, while Tableau offers deeper analysis and visual sophistication. Klipfolio is more cost-effective; Tableau is more powerful for enterprise analytics.

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Klipfolio: Is there a free version of Klipfolio?

PowerMetrics has a free plan supporting 3 users and 250 metric instances. Klips (the dashboard builder) offers a 14-day free trial but no permanent free tier.

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