Empower Your Open Source Journey with CNCF Membership
Join the global cloud native ecosystem to drive innovation, build influence, and shape the future of open source.
Unlock exclusive benefits with CNCF Silver Membership
From visibility to hiring power, CNCF Silver Membership opens doors to meaningful outcomes across the cloud native ecosystem.
Tap into the power of community
As a CNCF member, you join a collaborative community with access to exclusive events, the Marketing Committee, and the Governing Board. Get support, share insights, and help shape the future of cloud native.
Marketing and visibility
Post vendor-neutral blogs, host webinars or livestreams, and share your content on CNCF’s high-traffic platforms.
Hiring and ecosystem access
Attract top open source talent by posting roles for free on GitJobs.dev, CNCF’s job board, which is visited by thousands of cloud native professionals.
Kubernetes Certified Service Providers (KCSP)
Join over 230 trusted companies in the Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP) program—your gateway to expert support, consulting, and training for successful Kubernetes adoption.
Linux Foundation perks included
CNCF Silver Membership includes Linux Foundation Silver status, which unlocks 10 voucher codes for 100% off certification + training bundle, event benefits and access to member legal summits.
What our Members say
“For AuthZed, adopting CNCF projects wasn’t just a ‘nice to have’- it was a foundational requirement defined by our architecture from the outset, addressing the inherent complexities of delivering highly-available authorization infrastructure at global scale.”
– Jimmie Zelinskie, Cofounder, AuthZed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an end user and a vendor?
A CNCF vendor sells cloud native products, services, or training, while a CNCF end user uses cloud native technologies internally without selling related offerings. Not sure where your organization fits?
Why do I have to become a member of the Linux Foundation to become a member of the CNCF?
Linux Foundation silver membership is a prerequisite to join the Linux Foundation sub foundations such as CNCF. It is the legal entity that you bind to and it offers the shared finance, accounting, HR, and tax audit infrastructure to sub foundations.
Why do I have to pay membership fees based on my parent organization’s worldwide employee size when only a few of my employees will use the benefits?
Even if a branch of the parent organization is using the CNCF membership, the whole company is benefiting from the membership.
Is there another way to contribute other than membership?
There are several ways an individual can participate in our organization through contribute.cncf.io.
Can we quantify the ROI on membership?
Yes—Silver membership offers an estimated ~$198,500 in annual value through benefits like legal and open source strategy resources, brand visibility across CNCF marketing channels, influence in CNCF governance, discounted event sponsorships, exclusive job postings, and training vouchers—making it a strategic investment for both technical and business growth. Learn more here.
Join CNCF and be part of the future of open source
Be more than a vendor. Be a leader in the cloud native ecosystem.