LibrePower
Certifications
Three tiers of validation for open source and ISV software on IBM Power Systems. Prove your software runs on the infrastructure the global economy depends on.
Choose the certification level that fits your software and goals
Works on Power
Your software compiles and runs correctly on ppc64le. Basic functional validation proves it's ready for IBM Power deployment.
For open source projects — Free
Optimized for Power
Performance-tuned for IBM Power. Leverages SMT, VSX/MMA, and Power-specific optimizations for real throughput gains.
For ISVs and growing companies
LibrePower Certified
Enterprise-grade testing, ongoing support, and joint go-to-market with LibrePower and the IBM Power community.
For ISVs targeting enterprise customers
From submission to certified
Submit your project
Send your project URL, target platform, and desired tier. We scope the work within 48 hours.
We build on real Power
Compiled and tested on actual POWER8, POWER9, and POWER10 systems. No emulation — real silicon.
Profile & optimize
Tier 2–3: performance profiling with SMT, VSX/MMA vector extensions, and POWER10 features.
Get your badge
Certification badge, benchmark report, and catalog listing. Use it in your repo, docs, and marketing.
Everything about certification
What is LibrePower Certification?
A three-tier validation program for open source and commercial software on IBM Power Systems. We test on real Power hardware — AIX, IBM i, and Linux ppc64le — and certify it compiles, runs, and performs optimally.
Which platforms and processors are supported?
IBM AIX, IBM i (PASE), and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) on ppc64le. Infrastructure includes Power8, Power9, and Power10 systems plus Docker/container validation.
How much does certification cost?
Tier 1 is free for open source. Tier 2 and 3 pricing varies — contact contact@sixe.es for a quote.
How long does the process take?
Tier 1: 1–2 weeks. Tier 2: 2–4 weeks. Tier 3: 4–8 weeks depending on complexity.
Do I need IBM hardware to apply?
No. Submit your source code or container image and we handle the rest on our POWER8/9/10 infrastructure.
What is ppc64le?
ppc64le (PowerPC 64-bit Little Endian) is the architecture for modern IBM Power processors. Software untested on ppc64le may have endianness issues or missing optimizations that certification will catch.