etcd is an open-source, distributed key-value store that provides a reliable way to store data across a cluster of machines. It is designed for high availability and strong consistency, serving as the primary configuration and coordination engine for modern cloud-native platforms like Kubernetes.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 92/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Infrastructure Software
Last analyzed: April 9, 2026
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA (via CNCF/Linux Foundation)