Knative
Knative is a cloud-native platform running on Kubernetes that simplifies deploying and managing serverless workloads. It enables developers to run stateless containers and microservices without managing underlying infrastructure, focusing instead on application logic. This service is part of the broader Google Cloud Platform ecosystem, offering a standardized way to build event-driven applications and scale them automatically based on demand.
Choose Knative when you need a flexible, open-source serverless framework integrated with Kubernetes rather than a fully managed proprietary solution. Be aware that there is no free tier available, meaning you will incur costs immediately upon usage. The pricing model operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, so you must monitor resource consumption carefully to avoid unexpected charges in your cloud environment.