Serverless Framework Pricing, Features & Alternatives

The Serverless Framework is an open-source framework that simplifies the development and deployment of serverless applications across various cloud providers, primarily focusing on AWS.

Serverless Framework V.4 requires organizations with annual revenues exceeding $2 million to purchase a subscription license, while V.3 will continue to receive critical updates until the end of 2024. Developers have expressed dissatisfaction with these changes.

Focus

• Single YAML config file for managing app: Centralizes configuration in a single file, making it easier to manage application settings and resources.

• Connect managed services and code: Facilitates integration between serverless functions and various cloud services without extensive boilerplate code.

• Redeploy: Simplifies the redeployment process of applications with minimal downtime, allowing for quick updates and iterations.

• Scaling: Automatically adjusts resources based on demand, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency without manual intervention.

Key Features

• Integrated CI/CD: Streamlined deployment processes integrated into the framework.

• Secrets: Enhanced management of sensitive information through secure storage options.

• Plugins: Offline Lambda emulator, API Gateway domain management, AWS Step Functions architectures, Python requirements, and more.

• Variable Resolver: Introduced in V.4, allowing integration with external services like Terraform and Vault for variable management.

• Extensions: New feature in V.4 enabling support for additional serverless vendors and use cases, with a revenue-sharing model for extension creators.

Pricing

Organizations exceeding the $2 million revenue threshold must purchase credits for service instances, with discounts available for small businesses and annual subscriptions.

Free Plan

$0 pm, for organizations earning less than $2 million annually.

Credits

• 2 Credits: Free

• 15 Credits: $60 p/m

• 50 Credits: $175 p/m

• 300 Credits: $750 p/m