What is STACKIT Cloud Foundry?
STACKIT Cloud Foundry is a fully managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that lets developers deploy applications without managing the underlying infrastructure themselves. The platform automatically handles container building, load balancing, health checks, and scaling. All services run in German data centers and are GDPR-compliant. Cloud Foundry is an actively developed offering; only the separate “Dedicated Cloud Foundry on STACKIT Kubernetes Engine” preview ended on 31 December 2025.
Core Features
- Deploy without your own Dockerfiles or Kubernetes manifests
- Official buildpacks including Java, Node.js, Python, and Ruby
- Connect marketplace services such as MariaDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, LogMe2, and OpenSearch
- Zero-downtime deployments
- Auto-scaling based on metrics
Typical Use Cases
Rapid prototyping: Deploy MVPs and prototypes quickly without building dedicated DevOps expertise.
Microservices: Independent deployment and scaling of individual services with integrated backing services.
CI/CD pipelines: Integration into existing CI/CD workflows for automated deployments.
Benefits
- Full GDPR compliance in German data centers
- Developers focus on code instead of infrastructure
- Wide range of marketplace services available as backing services
- Open-source based (Cloud Foundry), no vendor lock-in
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with Cloud Foundry: architecture, migration, operations, and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Cloud Foundry
- Zero infrastructure management
- Auto-scaling
- Integrated marketplace services
- Opinionated architecture (12-factor)
- Less flexibility than Kubernetes
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STACKIT Cloud Foundry still active?
Yes. STACKIT Cloud Foundry is an active, production-ready PaaS offering and continues to be developed. Only the separate 'Dedicated Cloud Foundry on STACKIT Kubernetes Engine' preview ended on 31 December 2025.
What programming languages are supported?
Official buildpacks are available for languages including Java, Node.js, Python, and Ruby. Custom buildpacks allow additional languages and runtimes to be integrated.
How does auto-scaling work?
Applications scale automatically based on defined metrics, without you having to manage the underlying infrastructure yourself.
Can I connect databases and messaging services?
Yes. The service marketplace lets you attach backing services such as MariaDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, LogMe2, and OpenSearch.
What is the difference to STACKIT Kubernetes Engine?
Cloud Foundry is a higher level of abstraction following a 12-factor model with a simple deployment workflow (cf push). Kubernetes Engine offers more flexibility and control but requires more configuration and operational effort.
Note: All product information on this page has been compiled with care, but is provided without guarantee and may be outdated or incomplete. Cloud services evolve rapidly — features, pricing, SLAs, and availability change frequently. Authoritative and up-to-date information can only be found on the official product page of STACKIT (official documentation). This page does not represent an offer by STACKIT.
