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Nuclio

Free#29 of 32 in Serverless HostingServerless Development FrameworksServerless Platforms

Nuclio: A self-hosted serverless platform for event-driven functions, with Kubernetes and GPU support. Ranked #29 of 32 in Serverless Hosting by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Open source; best for teams running self-hosted event and GPU functions.

6.6/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.6 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Teams running self-hosted event and GPU functions
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Facts checked
    19 Sep 2026
Nuclio screenshot

  • Where it wins

    • Deploy functions on Docker or Kubernetes, with automatic scaling.
    • Trigger functions through HTTP or event sources, including Kafka and MQTT.
    • Manage versions and aliases, with GPU support and basic monitoring.

  • Where it doesn't

    • Primarily self-hosted, not a conventional hosted serverless service.
    • Deployment is CLI-based, using nuctl.
    • No fixed paid-plan pricing is published.

Our verdict on Nuclio

Nuclio is an open-source serverless platform for deploying and operating event-driven functions. It is aimed at teams building data-science applications, real-time analytics, APIs, data transformations, IoT workloads, and edge deployments. Functions can run as standalone Docker containers or on Kubernetes, and are managed through a dashboard or the nuctl command-line tool. Supported runtimes include Python, Golang, .NET Core, Java, Node.js, and Shell. Its focus on self-hosted function execution makes it a fit for teams that want control over deployment environments, rather than a managed service that runs workloads for them.

The platform's event model is a central strength: functions can be invoked over HTTP or triggered by event sources. Integrations include Kafka, Kinesis, MQTT, NATS, RabbitMQ, and Azure Event Hub, alongside Docker, Kubernetes, and Jupyter Notebook. Automatic scaling adds function instances, while versioning and aliases help manage changes to deployed functions. GPU support is relevant for workloads that need it, though Nuclio remains a function platform rather than a general-purpose infrastructure layer. Teams should assess whether its supported runtimes and event connections match their systems before adopting it.

Nuclio is open source, and the vendor describes the platform as managed, but it is primarily self-hosted rather than a conventional hosted serverless service. The published information does not establish fixed plan pricing, so teams should evaluate the operational work of running it alongside any licensing or service arrangements they consider. Basic monitoring and logging are included, but teams seeking a hosted service or a more extensive operational package may prefer another option. Nuclio is best suited to technical teams comfortable with Docker or Kubernetes and CLI-based deployment, especially those building event-driven or GPU functions; it is less suited to buyers seeking a turnkey hosted platform.

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Nuclio pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on nuclio.io

Nuclio fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Execution modelNot verified
Max execution timeNot verified
Deployment methodsCli
Runtime languagesPython, Golang, .NET Core, Java, Node.js, Shell
Custom domainsNot verified
Preview deploymentsNot verified
DeploymentSelf-hosted
Integrations9 integrations: Docker, Kubernetes, Jupyter Notebook, Kafka, Kinesis, MQTT …
PricingOpen source
Websitenuclio.io
Facts checked19 Sep 2026

Nuclio integrations

Nuclio lists 9 integrations on its own site.

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • Kafka
  • Kinesis
  • MQTT
  • NATS
  • RabbitMQ
  • Azure Event Hub

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