The Technology Behind Unikraft
Discover how unikernel technology is revolutionizing application deployment and performance
Cloud Infrastructure is Too Slow for Modern Needs
Traditional computing models face significant limitations in performance and security
Cloud traffic is unpredictable, spiky, and changes in milliseconds
Legacy platforms were built for minute scaling
The result? Wasted resources, slow response times, and high costs
The Unikraft Breakthrough
Millisecond cold starts
Millisecond Scale-to-zero and instant autoscaling
Up to 100K+ workloads on a single server
Strong hardware-level isolation
Exponentially superior unit of economics
Docker-based workflows – deploy anything
How Unikraft Works
From source code to running unikernel in simple steps
Ultra-efficient Cloud Stack
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Minimal VMs built for speed and security
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Based on Linux Foundation's Unikraft project
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Only includes what your app needs
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Modified Firecracker VMM for ultra-fast starts
Reactive Network Layer
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Custom-built proxy and controller
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React to requests in real time
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Scale thousands of instances in milliseconds
Lightning-Fast App Startup
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Pre-initialize apps and snapshot their state
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Scale to zero, then resume in milliseconds
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Works even for heavy, stateful applications
What happens when a request hits Unikraft Cloud?
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Proxy receives the request and buffers it.
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Controller checks if an instance is active.
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If not, a new instance (cold) boots instantly.
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When ready, the proxy forwards the request.
Open by Design
Unikraft is built on open source principles for maximum transparency and collaboration
Built on the Linux Foundation's Unikraft project
Actively maintained by leading cloud engineers
Partner Ecosystem
Supported by leading cloud providers and technology partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Free tier really free?
Yes -- no credit card required.
Can I upgrade or downgrade any time?
Yes. Switch plans at any time.
Can I migrate from hosted to on-prem?
Yes, we support both modes and assist with transitions.
Do you support annual billing?
Yes.
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