Rancher

Rancher, now operating as "Rancher by SUSE," is an open-source software company focused on enterprise Kubernetes management. Founded in 2014 in Cupertino, California, Rancher provides a unified, cloud-native platform that simplifies the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters across various environments, including on-premises, cloud, and edge infrastructure. The company is known for its commitment to open-source solutions, with all its products remaining 100% open source.

Rancher's core offerings include enterprise-grade support for production Kubernetes environments, multi-cluster management, and operational orchestration for containerized workloads. Its product suite features the Rancher management platform, RKE (Rancher Kubernetes Engine), K3s (a lightweight Kubernetes distribution), and Longhorn (a cloud-native storage system). With over 30,000 active teams globally, Rancher targets DevOps teams and IT organizations looking to efficiently manage containerized applications and accelerate software development pipelines. The company is backed by SUSE, ensuring robust enterprise support and a strong community presence.