Catalog

When selecting the right internal developer portal (IDP), engineering leaders face many options, each claiming to be the solution that will streamline developer workflows, enforce standards, and improve software delivery. Two prominent names in the SaaS-based IDP landscape are Port and Cortex. Both offer flexibility and customization, but they also introduce significant complexity, implementation challenges, and maintenance overhead.‍ In this article, we’ll dive into the pros and cons of Port and Cortex, highlight the hidden costs of both internal developer portals, and explain why OpsLevel provides a more scalable, flexible, and efficient solution for teams seeking a high-impact IDP with less friction.

There’s been a notable uptick in engineering teams' adoption of Internal Developer Portals (IDPs) to streamline developer workflows, manage services, and enforce software standards. Two popular options, Cortex and Backstage, offer intriguing approaches to solving these challenges. But as many teams discover, the complexity and limitations of these platforms can outweigh their benefits, especially when scalability, flexibility, and speed are priorities. That’s where OpsLevel comes in. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of Cortex and Backstage, and explain why OpsLevel is the best alternative for engineering teams that want to move quickly, maintain high standards, and minimize operational overhead.

In the rapidly evolving space of internal developer portals (IDPs), two platforms often stand out for their customizability and community support: Port and Backstage. Both offer the promise of creating a tailored internal developer experience, but the path to getting there is fraught with challenges—high setup costs, long implementation times, and excessive complexity. For engineering teams seeking fast, reliable solutions, these platforms may fall short. In this article, we’ll compare Port and Backstage, exploring their pros and cons, and highlighting why OpsLevel offers a more scalable and efficient alternative for organizations looking to improve developer autonomy and streamline service management.

A guide to help you understand how an internal developer portal can benefit your organization, what features to look for, and who will benefit most.

In this post, we’ll go through things to consider when you’re trying to scale microservices and how one would architect a system to do just that.

This post explores the critical aspects of microservice orchestration and some popular tools and platforms used for microservice orchestration.

Learn all the ways you can import your service metadata into OpsLevel.

Getting services cataloged is crucial to gaining visibility into your software ecosystem, but it only tells part of the story. A catalog that only houses services is like having a manual for your car that only has 50% of the motor documented. To be prepared for outages, streamline operations, or reorganize your teams, you need the entirety of your software ecosystem visible in one place.

Microservices architecture is the most popular trend in application development. It’s a great way to develop faster and deliver better solutions for your customers and users.