# Apache Software Foundation
> The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is an American non-profit corporation that provides a decentralized community of open-source software projects. It provides legal, financial, and organizational support for over 350 lead projects, ensuring that software products are distributed under a meritocratic, vendor-neutral framework.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/apache-software-foundation
- Slug: apache-software-foundation
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### Overview
Apache Software Foundation is listed in the AI Directory.
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is an American non-profit corporation that provides a decentralized community of open-source software projects. It provides legal, financial, and organizational support for over 350 lead projects, ensuring that software products are distributed under a meritocratic, vendor-neutral framework.
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| Field       | Value |
|-------------|-------|
| Name        | Apache Software Foundation |
| Slug        | apache-software-foundation |
| URL         | https://optimly.ai/brand/apache-software-foundation |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-21T13:07:40.203Z |
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