Kubernetes
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VisitKubernetes vs OpenFaaS
What both publish
| Fact | Kubernetes | OpenFaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2019 |
| Scaling | Applications can be scaled manually or automatically based on CPU usage, and resource requests and limits can be adjusted based on usage patterns. | OpenFaaS supports workload-tuned autoscaling, including scaling to zero when idle. |
| Support | The Kubernetes project says Kubernetes services, support, and tools are widely available. | Standard includes self-service email support; Enterprise support is a separate agreement with business-day SLA support and direct engineering support via Slack. |
Kubernetes plans
- KubernetesFree
OpenFaaS plans
- Community Edition (CE)Free
- OpenFaaS Standard$1,250 a month
- OpenFaaS for EnterprisesPriced on request
Pick Kubernetes if…
Kubernetes suits teams that need to automate container deployment, scaling, and management across local, cloud, or datacenter environments. It can also fit teams that want cluster management without operating a cluster themselves by choosing a managed service.
Pick OpenFaaS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.