IBM Cloud Functions
Execute code on demand in a highly scalable, serverless environment.
Overview
IBM Cloud Functions is a Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform that executes functions in response to incoming events. It's built on the open source Apache OpenWhisk project, enabling a portable and consistent experience across different environments. It supports various languages and allows developers to focus on code while the platform handles infrastructure management.
✨ Key Features
- Based on Apache OpenWhisk
- Support for Node.js, Python, Swift, Java, Go, Ruby, PHP, and Docker containers
- Pay-per-execution model
- Integrated logging and monitoring
- Event-driven triggers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Based on the open-source Apache OpenWhisk project
- Strong integration with IBM's suite of cloud and AI (Watson) services
- Support for running functions from Docker containers
Unique Value: Build and deploy event-driven applications on an open-source based platform with deep integrations into IBM's enterprise and AI services.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- API backends
- Scheduled tasks
- Integrating with IBM Cloud services
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Long-running, monolithic applications
- Applications requiring deep control over the underlying infrastructure
🏆 Alternatives
Offers portability and avoids vendor lock-in due to its Apache OpenWhisk foundation.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium, Advanced tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 400,000 GB-seconds free per month.
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