Apache OpenServerless

Apache OpenServerless is a cloud-agnostic, open-source serverless platform designed to simplify the deployment and management of cloud-native applications. Built for Kubernetes and Linux environments, it eliminates the complexity of container orchestration, allowing developers to focus on writing and running AI and microservice workloads without vendor lock-in.

Features

• Runs on any Kubernetes cluster or plain Linux virtual machine
• Easy installation and deployment of serverless environments
• Built around Apache OpenWhisk for scalable serverless execution
• Supports major public clouds (Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE)
• Compatible with private cloud platforms (OpenShift, MicroK8S, K3S)
• Developer-friendly CLI and VS Code integration
• Modular architecture with runtime and operator components
• Portable and production-ready environment for AI applications

Capabilities

• Enables rapid development and deployment of serverless functions
• Abstracts away container orchestration and infrastructure management
• Supports multi-cloud and hybrid cloud deployments
• Facilitates local development and testing via virtual machines
• Integrates with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native tooling
• Offers scalable execution patterns for event-driven applications

Benefits

• Reduces operational overhead for developers and DevOps teams
• Accelerates time-to-market for AI and microservice applications
• Enhances portability and flexibility across cloud providers
• Promotes open standards and avoids vendor lock-in
• Improves developer productivity with simplified workflows
• Backed by the Apache Software Foundation for community-driven innovation