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Spin
Spin is an open-source framework designed for developing and executing event-driven microservice applications using WebAssembly (Wasm) components.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Build and run event-driven microservices with WebAssembly for speed and portability.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires understanding of WebAssembly concepts for optimal use.
Pros
- +Achieves extremely fast cold start times for applications.
- +Provides a secure and isolated execution environment through Wasm sandboxing.
- +Allows developers to use familiar programming languages with Wasm.
- +Ensures high portability across diverse deployment environments due to open standards.
- +Reduces operational overhead by eliminating the need to keep applications 'warm'.
Cons
- −Requires understanding of WebAssembly concepts for optimal use.
- −As a CNCF sandbox project, it may still be evolving with potential API changes.
Key features
- ✓Event-driven microservice architecture
- ✓WebAssembly (Wasm) component support
- ✓Sandboxed execution environment
- ✓Portable application deployment
- ✓Millisecond cold start times
- ✓Multi-language support via Wasm implementations
- ✓Open-source Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project
- ✓Deployment options for local, self-hosted, Kubernetes, and cloud environments
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasm Functions | — | month | Fast and powerful engine for hosting serverless functions; Running on Akamai Cloud; Distributed cloud platform |
| Cloud | — | month | Simple way to deploy and run Spin apps on Fermyon’s hosted service; Offers free and paid levels, depending on request volume |
| Platform for Kubernetes | — | month | Enterprise solution for Wasm workloads in Kubernetes; In your cloud or on-prem; High density, efficient compute |