Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earns 4.6/5 for its robust open-source ecosystem, strong multi-cloud capabilities, and extensive developer tooling, though enterprise support may require additional vendors.
Key Features
Multi-Cloud Deployment
Deploy applications across major IaaS providers like AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds using a unified platform.
Container-Based Architecture
Leverages Docker containers and Garden runtime for isolation, scaling, and rapid app iteration.
Extensible Buildpacks
Automatically detect and configure runtime environments for dozens of languages using Cloud Foundry buildpacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the core platform is open-source and can be downloaded and run at no cost; commercial support is optional.
It works with all major IaaS providers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud, and on-premises OpenStack.
While Cloud Foundry is primarily designed for Linux, you can run it on Windows using Docker or a virtual machine.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Free and open-source; enterprise support and hosted services are available with custom pricing.
Supported Platforms
LinuxmacOS (via Docker)Windows (via Docker)