Rancher (SUSE) review

Updated September 28, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team

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Key facts

Free control plane: Yes↗
Legal entity: SUSE Software Solutions Germany GmbH↗
Founded: 2014↗
Support channels: Help-centre, Community↗
Official website: rancher.com

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere: Wikidata Wikipedia X LinkedIn github.com

Frequently asked questions

Which company operates Rancher (SUSE)?+

Rancher (SUSE) is operated by SUSE Software Solutions Germany GmbH. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

When was Rancher (SUSE) founded?+

Rancher (SUSE) was founded in 2014. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

How can I contact Rancher (SUSE) support?+

Rancher (SUSE) offers support through Help-centre, Community. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Sources

rancher.com/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“We started Rancher in 2014 to create software that would simplify the lives of teams who were building applications using containers.”
rancher.com/products/rancher-platform checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free control plane
“Rancher - Free forever - Full Rancher Platform Experience - Community Support”
rancher.com/support checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Submit a support case in SUSE Customer Center”
suse.com/company/legal checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“SUSE Software Solutions Germany GmbH Frankenstrasse 146 90461 Nurnberg Germany”

Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 28, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Control plane price, Node price from.

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