{"category":{"slug":"edge-and-serverless-platforms","label":"Edge and serverless platforms"},"methodology_url":"https://www.orbator.io/ai-index/methodology","license":"Free to use with attribution to orbator.io","date":"2026-06-17","engine":null,"available_dates":["2026-07-28","2026-07-25","2026-07-24","2026-07-17","2026-07-16","2026-07-03","2026-07-02","2026-06-23","2026-06-17","2026-06-16"],"policy":{"quotable_engines":["anthropic","openai","gemini"],"max_excerpt_chars":400,"full_text_public":false,"customer_runs_public":false,"full_text_retention":"retained at least 24 months, then operator review","notes":["Only Index category runs are archived publicly — customer scans never appear.","The quotable unit is a short excerpt of at most 400 characters, never the full answer.","Engines outside the verbatim allowlist are recorded as having answered, with the excerpt withheld under their terms.","Prompt intent is published; the prompt text itself is not."]},"status":"ok","count":28,"limit":50,"truncated":false,"engines":[{"engine":"openai","count":14,"withheld":false,"answers":[{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-06-17","prompt_intent":"best_in_category","excerpt":"Here are some of the best serverless and edge computing platforms suitable for modern web applications:\n\n### Serverless Platforms\n\n1. **AWS Lambda**\n   - **Overview**: Offers a wide range of integrations with other AWS services.\n   - **Use Cases**: Event-driven applications, APIs, and automation tasks.\n\n2. **Azure Functions**\n   - **Overview**: Integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft ecosystem.","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[{"start":136,"end":139,"name":"AWS"},{"start":215,"end":218,"name":"AWS"},{"start":378,"end":387,"name":"Microsoft"}]},{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-06-17","prompt_intent":"best_in_category","excerpt":"When it comes to fast global application delivery through edge deployment, several platforms stand out due to their capabilities, infrastructure, and global reach. Here are some of the best options:\n\n1. **Cloudflare Workers**\n   - **Overview**: Serverless platform that allows you to write and deploy functions at the edge.\n   - **Key Features**: Global network, low latency, automatic scaling, and e","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[{"start":205,"end":223,"name":"Cloudflare Workers"}]},{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-06-17","prompt_intent":"best_in_category","excerpt":"Here are some of the best serverless and edge computing platforms for modern web applications:\n\n### **Serverless Computing Platforms**\n\n1. **AWS Lambda**\n   - Automatically scales applications by running code in response to events.\n   - Integration with a wide array of AWS services.\n\n2. **Azure Functions**\n   - Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Azure's ecosystem.\n   - Supports multiple programm","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[{"start":141,"end":144,"name":"AWS"},{"start":270,"end":273,"name":"AWS"},{"start":340,"end":349,"name":"Microsoft"}]},{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-06-17","prompt_intent":"best_in_category","excerpt":"When looking for the best edge deployment platforms to ensure fast global application delivery, consider the following options:\n\n1. **Cloudflare Workers**\n   - **Features**: Serverless functions with global reach, asset caching, and DDoS protection.\n   - **Benefits**: Low latency due to a vast network of edge locations; integrates well with existing Cloudflare services.\n\n2. **AWS Lambda@Edge**","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[{"start":134,"end":152,"name":"Cloudflare Workers"},{"start":379,"end":382,"name":"AWS"}]},{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-06-17","prompt_intent":"problem_solving","excerpt":"For running serverless functions at the edge with low latency, consider the following platforms:\n\n1. **AWS Lambda@Edge**: \n   - Allows you to run code in response to CloudFront events at AWS edge locations, reducing latency by executing logic closer to the user.\n\n2. **Cloudflare Workers**: \n   - Run JavaScript code at Cloudflare's global network, enabling fast responses and low latency. 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Here are some notable options:\n\n### 1. **OpenFaaS**\n   - An open-source framework that allows you to easily create serverless functions using Docker and Kubernetes.\n\n### 2. **Apache OpenWhisk**\n   - A serverless platform that executes functions in response","excerpt_withheld":false,"withheld_reason":null,"highlights":[{"start":87,"end":90,"name":"AWS"},{"start":185,"end":193,"name":"OpenFaaS"},{"start":319,"end":335,"name":"Apache OpenWhisk"}]},{"engine":"openai","answered_on":"2026-06-17","prompt_intent":"alternatives","excerpt":"There are several alternatives to the major hyperscaler serverless computing services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions. Here are some options across different platforms:\n\n### Open Source Solutions\n\n1. **Apache OpenWhisk**\n   - A serverless platform that can be run on any cloud or on-premises. 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