Head-to-head · Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software
Cloud Foundry vs AWS App Runner
Cloud Foundry leads on 0 checks, AWS App Runner on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCloud Foundry · 8.7/10
- Most featuresCloud Foundry · 1 of 3
Cloud Foundry scores higher on our rubric for cloud platform as a service (paas) software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Cloud Foundry is the better fit for organizations running a self-managed, multi-cloud PaaS. AWS App Runner is the better fit for AWS teams deploying source or container applications.
- Cloud Foundry fits best
Organizations running a self-managed, multi-cloud PaaS
- AWS App Runner fits best
AWS teams deploying source or container applications
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Side by side
| Feature | Cloud Foundry 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | AWS App Runner 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #7 in Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software | #8 in Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software |
| Best for | Organizations running a self-managed, multi-cloud PaaS | AWS teams deploying source or container applications |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Open source | $0.007/GB usage-based |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Features Cloud Foundry 1/3 · AWS App Runner 0/3 | ||
| Managed Kubernetes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Managed databases | — | Not checked yet |
| Autoscaling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Hosting model | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Runtime count | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Regions count | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Support tier | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cloud Foundry is an open-source platform as a service for developing, deploying, and operating cloud-native applications. It suits organizations that want a consistent application platform across infrastructure they control, including… Read the review → |
AWS App Runner is a managed cloud service for building, deploying, and running web applications and APIs from source code or container images. It handles deployments, load balancing, encrypted application traffic, and scaling, while… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cloud Foundry — where it wins
- Deploys applications with buildpacks, Docker images, and the cf CLI
- Runs across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenStack, and vSphere
- Includes routing, service discovery, scaling, logs, and metrics
Where it doesn't
- Requires your organization to operate and maintain the platform
- Database services depend on operator-integrated service brokers
- App AutoScaler is optional and provider-dependent
AWS App Runner — where it wins
- Deploy from source code or container images with branch-triggered releases
- Automatic scaling, load balancing, and encrypted application traffic
- Private VPC connectivity with Amazon VPC and CloudWatch integrations
Where it doesn't
- Stopped accepting new customers on April 30, 2026
- No free plan is listed; usage charges vary by region
- No new features are planned; AWS recommends ECS Express Mode for migration
- Cloud Foundry8.7/10 · Open source
A flexible, self-managed PaaS for teams deploying across multiple infrastructure providers.
Visit Cloud FoundryFull verdict → - AWS App Runner8.6/10 · Paid
A focused AWS PaaS for existing teams; new customers should choose ECS Express Mode.
Visit AWS App RunnerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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