Flomesh
High-Performance Service Mesh.
Overview
Flomesh Service Mesh (FSM) is an open-source service mesh that uses the programmable Pipy proxy as its data plane. It is designed for high performance and low resource consumption. While its data plane is Pipy, it is compatible with Envoy's xDS APIs, allowing it to be managed by Istio.
✨ Key Features
- High-performance Pipy proxy
- Low resource footprint
- Envoy xDS API compatibility
- Multi-cluster support
- Programmable data plane
🎯 Key Differentiators
- High-performance, lightweight Pipy proxy
- Low latency and resource usage
- Programmability of the data plane
Unique Value: Delivers superior performance and resource efficiency for service mesh deployments through its Pipy-based data plane.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Providing a lightweight and performant data plane for service mesh.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who want a pure, upstream Envoy data plane.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a significant performance boost over standard Envoy-based meshes, particularly for latency-sensitive or resource-constrained applications.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source, self-hosted.
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