# EdgeX Foundry
> EdgeX Foundry is an open-source, vendor-neutral software project hosted by the Linux Foundation. It provides a common interoperability framework for Internet of Things (IoT) edge computing, designed to simplify the integration of various sensors, devices, and clouds.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/edgex-foundry
- Slug: edgex-foundry
- BAI Score: 82/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Software Foundation/Open Source Project
- Last Analyzed: April 11, 2026
## Competitors
- Aws Iot Greengrass (https://optimly.ai/brand/aws-iot-greengrass)
- Azure Iot Edge (https://optimly.ai/brand/azure-iot-edge)
## Also Referenced By
- Azure Iot Edge Azure Percept (https://optimly.ai/brand/azure-iot-edge-azure-percept)
- Eclipse Kura Eurotech (https://optimly.ai/brand/eclipse-kura-eurotech)
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
EdgeX Foundry is listed in the AI Directory.
EdgeX Foundry is an open-source, vendor-neutral software project hosted by the Linux Foundation. It provides a common interoperability framework for Internet of Things (IoT) edge computing, designed to simplify the integration of various sensors, devices, and clouds.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | EdgeX Foundry |
| Slug         | edgex-foundry |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/edgex-foundry |
| BAI Score    | 82/100 |
| Archetype    | Challenger |
| Category     | Software Foundation/Open Source Project |
| Last Analyzed | April 11, 2026 |
| Last Updated | 2026-04-12T06:53:22.763Z |
### Verified Facts
- Founded: 2017
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA (Linux Foundation)
### Competitors
| Name | Profile |
|------|---------|
| Aws Iot Greengrass | https://optimly.ai/brand/aws-iot-greengrass |
| Azure Iot Edge | https://optimly.ai/brand/azure-iot-edge |
### Also Referenced By
- Azure Iot Edge Azure Percept (https://optimly.ai/brand/azure-iot-edge-azure-percept)
- Eclipse Kura Eurotech (https://optimly.ai/brand/eclipse-kura-eurotech)
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/edgex-foundry
- JSON endpoint: /brand/edgex-foundry.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/edgex-foundry/llms.txt