Section.io
The Edge Compute Platform.
Overview
Section.io provides a platform that allows developers to run any containerized application at the edge. It is designed to be highly flexible and customizable, giving developers control over their edge environment. Section.io's platform supports a wide range of use cases, from web application acceleration to IoT data processing. It is built on open-source technologies like Kubernetes and Envoy, making it easy to integrate with existing development workflows.
✨ Key Features
- Run any container at the edge
- Developer-centric workflow
- Based on open-source technologies
- Globally distributed network
- Real-time metrics and logging
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Flexibility to run any container
- Developer-centric approach
- Use of open-source technologies
Unique Value: Gain ultimate flexibility and control by running your own containerized applications at the edge, managed through a simple Git-based workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Deploying a custom Varnish Cache configuration globally
- Running a Node.js microservice for API authentication at the edge
- Deploying a third-party WAF in a container
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Bare metal or VM-based workloads
- Users who prefer a fully managed, black-box CDN
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike serverless platforms that have restrictions on language and execution, Section.io allows any container to be deployed, offering much greater flexibility. It provides a higher level of abstraction than IaaS providers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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