Cloud Foundry
The industry standard open source cloud application platform.
Overview
Cloud Foundry is an open-source, multi-cloud application platform as a service (PaaS) that provides a consistent and efficient way to build, test, deploy, and scale applications. It is governed by the Cloud Foundry Foundation and is available as a standalone software package or from a variety of certified providers.
✨ Key Features
- Application Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Multi-Cloud Portability
- Developer-Friendly Workflow (cf push)
- Application Lifecycle Management
- Built-in Logging and Metrics
- Service Marketplace
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on the developer experience (cf push)
- Abstracts away infrastructure complexity
- Strong governance and multi-tenancy features
Unique Value: Provides a fast and simple way to build, test, deploy, and scale applications in a multi-cloud environment.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing a standardized platform for application development and deployment in large enterprises
- Enabling developers to focus on writing code without worrying about the underlying infrastructure
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that require direct control over the underlying infrastructure or are not building 12-factor applications.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a higher level of abstraction and a more opinionated developer workflow compared to Kubernetes, which can simplify the development process.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open-source version is free
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