BuildKit
6.8#2 in container enginesFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitBuildKit vs LXC
What both publish
| Fact | BuildKit | LXC |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | BuildKit converts source code into build artifacts efficiently and repeatably. | LXC is a userspace interface to Linux kernel containment features for creating and managing system or application containers. |
| Security model | BuildKit describes itself as secure by default and usable with untrusted sources. | The project describes unprivileged containers as safe by design because container root maps to an unprivileged user outside the container. |
| Security reporting | Security issues should be reported privately to [email protected], and the project currently does not offer a paid security bounty program. | Security issues can be reported by email to the project security address or through a private GitHub security advisory. |
BuildKit plans
- BuildKit (Apache License 2.0)Free
LXC plans
- LXCFree
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 LXC if…
LXC suits Linux users who need to create and manage system or application containers without a separate kernel. It may fit people who can configure cgroup limits and understand the different risks of privileged containers.