BuildKit
6.8#2 in container enginesFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Charliecloud
5.9#14 in container enginesFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | BuildKit | Charliecloud |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository identifies its license as Apache-2.0. | Charliecloud is open source software distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. |
| Purpose | BuildKit converts source code into build artifacts efficiently and repeatably. | Charliecloud is a lightweight, fully unprivileged, open source container implementation for high performance computing applications. |
| Support | The README directs users to the #buildkit channel on Docker Community Slack. | Users can report bugs or request features through the GitLab project and can get usage help through mailing lists and chat channels. |
BuildKit plans
- BuildKit (Apache License 2.0)Free
Charliecloud plans
- CharliecloudFree
Pick BuildKit if…
BuildKit suits developers and teams who need configurable, cache-aware builds and multiple artifact formats. It also fits users who want rootless execution or integration with Docker and other listed projects.
Pick Charliecloud if…
Charliecloud is intended for Linux users running containerized high performance computing workloads, including those needing GPU or other host-resource access. Its registry and build tools may suit teams managing images on computing center resources.