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OpenFaaS

Serverless Functions Made Simple.

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Overview

OpenFaaS (Functions as a Service) is a framework for building serverless functions with Docker and Kubernetes. It makes it easy for developers to deploy event-driven functions and microservices to Kubernetes without repetitive, boiler-plate coding. Functions can be written in any language and packaged as a Docker container.

✨ Key Features

  • Easy to use CLI and UI
  • Language-agnostic (via Docker containers)
  • Runs on Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
  • Built-in auto-scaling
  • Portable across clouds
  • Commercial support available (OpenFaaS Pro)

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Simplicity and ease of use
  • Strong focus on developer experience
  • Active and welcoming community

Unique Value: Deploy serverless functions on your own infrastructure with a focus on simplicity and developer experience, avoiding cloud lock-in.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Creating event-driven microservices Building a private FaaS platform Data processing pipelines Running legacy code in a serverless model CI/CD automation

✅ Best For

  • On-premises serverless deployments
  • Extending existing Kubernetes applications with serverless functions

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users seeking a fully managed, hands-off cloud service
  • Projects where managing Kubernetes is not feasible

🏆 Alternatives

Knative Fission

Much easier to set up and use than more complex frameworks like Knative, making it ideal for teams that prioritize speed and simplicity.

💻 Platforms

Self-hosted Kubernetes

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Kubernetes Docker Swarm Prometheus NATS Kafka

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (OpenFaaS Pro tier)

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

✓ 14-day free trial

Free tier: Community Edition is free and open source.

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