# KubeEdge

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/kubeedge
- **Category:** Edge Computing
- **Homepage:** https://kubeedge.io
- **Also known as:** kubeedge
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26T19:17:33.194Z

## Vioscale score

**59.1 / 100**, confidence 19% (low). Computed 2026-09-01.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| price_level | 0 | 0.052 | 0 | - |
| reliability | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| capabilities | 81.2 | 0.084 | 6.8 | ✓ |
| repo_stars | 73.2 | 0.026 | 1.9 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.09355555555555557 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 20.1 | 0.063 | 1.3 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 40.3 | 0.094 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 77.2 | 0.052 | 4 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 85 | 0.042 | 3.6 | ✓ |
| pricing_transparency | 0 | 0.084 | 0 | - |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - |

## About

An open-source framework that extends Kubernetes to support edge computing by enabling containerized application deployment and device management across edge nodes, with built-in support for offline operation and reliable cloud-edge communication.

_Independently observed._

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for Edge Computing. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **Capabilities** | |
| Control plane model | K8s extension |
| Kubernetes native | ✓ |
| Offline disconnected operation | ✓ |
| Hardware provided | ✗ |
| Ota fleet updates | - |
| Device discovery | ✓ |
| Edge ML inference | ✓ |
| GPU accelerator support | - |
| Air gapped support | ✓ |
| Telco mec purpose built | - |
| Central fleet dashboard | - |
| Multi cloud neutral | ✓ |
| License model | Open source |

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v1.23.1](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.23.1) | 2026-07-15 | stable |
| [v1.22.2](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.22.2) | 2026-07-15 | stable |
| [v1.21.2](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.21.2) | 2026-07-15 | stable |
| [v1.23.0](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.23.0) | 2026-03-11 | stable |
| [v1.22.1](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.22.1) | 2025-12-17 | stable |
| [v1.21.1](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.21.1) | 2025-12-17 | stable |
| [v1.22.0](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.22.0) | 2025-11-05 | stable |
| [v1.21.0](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.21.0) | 2025-06-18 | stable |
| [v1.20.0](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.20.0) | 2025-01-21 | stable |
| [v1.19.2](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.19.2) | 2025-01-14 | stable |
| [v1.18.3](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.18.3) | 2025-01-14 | stable |
| [v1.17.5](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.17.5) | 2025-01-14 | stable |
| [v1.16.6](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.16.6) | 2025-01-14 | stable |
| [v1.17.4](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.17.4) | 2024-12-02 | stable |
| [v1.16.5](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases/tag/v1.16.5) | 2024-12-02 | stable |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 8 (0 in the last 12 months), max severity MODERATE ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fkubeedge%2Fkubeedge&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.model | commercial | [link](https://kubeedge.io) | 2026-08-26 | 48% (low) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 18 | [link](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/pulse) | 2026-08-26 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 7,558 | [link](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 15 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fkubeedge%2Fkubeedge) | 2026-08-26 | 85% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | Go | [link](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge) | 2026-08-26 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 41 | [link](https://github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge/releases) | 2026-08-18 | 70% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.scorecard | 8.5 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/kubeedge/kubeedge) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":8,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fkubeedge%2Fkubeedge&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"MODERATE"}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fkubeedge%2Fkubeedge&per_page=100) | 2026-08-26 | 90% (high) |

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